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Hold elements, also known as load-bearing elements or structural elements, are fundamental components of a building or structure designed to safely support and transmit loads. These loads can include the weight of the structure itself (dead load), the weight of occupants and furnishings (live load), environmental forces such as wind and snow, and seismic forces. The primary function of hold elements is to ensure the stability and integrity of the entire structure by transferring these forces to the foundation.

Common examples of hold elements include beams, columns, walls, slabs, and foundations. Beams are horizontal members that support loads from above and transfer them to supports like columns or walls. Columns are vertical members that carry compressive loads from beams and slabs down to the foundation. Walls can serve as both partitions and load-bearing elements, supporting floors and roofs. Slabs are flat, horizontal structural elements that typically form floors and roofs, distributing loads over supporting beams or walls. Foundations are the base of the structure, responsible for transmitting all accumulated loads to the ground. The design and material selection of hold elements are crucial and are determined by engineering calculations based on the expected loads, material properties, and building codes. Failure of a single hold element can compromise the entire structure.