A concentrated force applied to a specific location on a structure or floor surface, as distinguished from a distributed load spread evenly across an area. Point loads are a critical structural consideration in exhibit and installation design when heavy components such as vehicles, machinery, large fabricated elements, or hanging sign motors are supported at discrete attachment points. Exceeding the point load capacity of a venue floor or exhibit structure can cause structural failure and must be addressed through engineering analysis and load distribution methods such as spreader plates or reinforced substructures.