LOAD BEARING WALL

Instead of highlighting the disadvantages of Load Bearing Wall, do also discuss about the good
qualities/ advantages of Load Bearing Wall mostly in term of safety, stability & functionality.
Support your idea with any relevant/ proper examples.

1. Safety

The load bearing wall give the fire resistance. The thickness or the brick bond will give more
thickness and retained the wall from collapsed. It could give the occupant time to evacuate from
the building when the fire occurs because the brick has ability to withstand temperatures up to
1,800 degrees Fahrenheit or 980 degrees Celsius. Load bearing wall also give the insulation to the
building because the thickness of wall act as the insulation from weather and sound.

Photo 1: The structure of brick resist to fire

2. Stability

A load bearing structure has the components of a building which carries and transfers the load to
the ground safely. This structure guarantee stability of the building and its performance. Every
wall had a simple continuous strip foundation below it.
 Photo 2: A modern example of load bearing masonry construction for a residential building. Note the
absence of concrete columns and beams. The walls are the main load carrying elements.

3. Functionality

Load bearing wall suitable to use for building that not exceed 3 floors. The primary function of
this wall is to enclose or divide space of the building to make it more functional and useful. It
provides privacy, affords security, and gives protection against heat, cold, sun or rain.