Tutorials

How to Calculate the Foundation Load for a Wall

Step-by-step guide to calculating the total load a wall delivers to its foundation.

2026-03-21

Free Load Takedown Spreadsheet Template

Download a free Excel template for structural load takedown calculations — input tributary areas, accumulate loads through levels, and produce permit-ready results.

2026-03-26

Introduction to Load Takedown

A quick primer on what load takedown is, why it matters, and how engineers use it.

2025-10-01

What is a Loaded Width?

Loaded width explained — how the width of floor area feeding a wall determines its line load.

2026-03-21

Manual Load Takedown with Pen and Paper

How to manually trace loads through a structure — a vital skill for engineers.

2025-08-21

What is a Tributary Region?

Understanding tributary regions — the areas of floor that transfer load to each supporting wall or beam.

2026-03-21

Load Takedown Worked Example

Step-by-step manual load takedown for a simple two-storey house — from floors to foundations.

2025-09-25