A concentrated load is a single point or area of load application, while a distributed load applies over a larger area or length. A concentrated load can be represented by a single force or a point load, whereas a distributed load is represented by a continuous load per unit length or area. Examples of concentrated loads include a person standing on a plank or a heavy object placed on a surface, while examples of distributed loads include the weight of a beam or the weight of a vehicle evenly distributed over a road.
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