belastningen

Belastningen is the Norwegian term for the load, burden, or stress placed on a person, object, or system. It covers both physical forces and figurative demands and is used across disciplines to describe how much demand is being placed on something. The precise meaning depends on context, from a mechanical force to a social or mental burden.

In science and engineering, belastning denotes the force or combination of forces acting on an object. It can be static or dynamic and is central to designing and analyzing structures, machines, and components. Engineers quantify magnitude, direction, and duration to ensure safety and performance.

In electrical engineering, belastning refers to the electrical load of a circuit or device—the power it draws from a supply. It is measured in watts or volt-amps and depends on voltage, current, and impedance. Managing load helps maintain grid stability and device efficiency.

In health and ergonomics, the term describes the mechanical load on tissues and joints during activity. Excessive or repetitive loading can cause injuries, while appropriate loading supports conditioning. Assessments aim to control exposure and distribute forces more evenly.

In everyday language, belastningen often denotes workload, stress, or responsibility, describing how much is asked of a person or system. The term therefore spans concrete physical forces and abstract burdens.