Planning glossary
Header
A structural element spanning an opening and transferring load to supports at its sides.
Example
Increasing a window width changes the opening geometry and can change the required header design.
Related concepts
Bearing wall
A wall intended to transfer structural loads from elements above to supports below. Intent on a sketch is not structural verification.
Read definitionLoad path
The continuous transfer of forces through members and connections to the supporting ground.
Read definitionSpan
The unsupported distance between defined supports for a structural element.
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Definition boundaryThis planning definition is not a substitute for the definition in an adopted code, standard, contract, manufacturer instruction, or professional document. Confirm the controlling meaning for the project.