pointloaded
Pointloaded refers to a condition in structural engineering where a load is applied to a structure at a single, discrete point rather than distributed over an area. This concentrated force can induce significant stress and strain in the immediate vicinity of the load application. Understanding point loading is crucial for designing safe and robust structures.
In analysis, point loads are often idealized as acting on an infinitely small area. However, in reality,
The stress concentrations around a point load can be considerably higher than in areas where loads are