Question

Which one of the following is not a load bearing component in a building?

• A. Column
• B. Beam
• C. Partition wall
• D. Concrete floor slab

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Partition wall

In load bearing structure, load transfer path is from slab/floor to walls and walls to footing. A load-bearing wall or bearing wall is a wall that bears a load resting upon it by conducting its weight to a foundation structure. The materials most often used to construct load-bearing walls in large buildings are concrete, block, or brick.