How do u assess loads on floors and supporting walls and columns in a reinforced concrete building?

Question

How do u assess loads on floors and supporting walls and columns in a reinforced concrete building?

Answer 1

I guess one way would be by doing a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using solid modeling software on a computer.

Answer 2

roof load  also , don't forget snow load of roof , columns are similiar to beam load don't forget punching shear , don't forget imposed load furniture people and safety factor , i'll get my notes out the loft . good luck .