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Originally Posted by gregzz4
Just an example of spreading out a load
 Figure 7. Bearing pressure on a shallow foundation.
The suggested idea of building a closet is a great plan. Build a load-bearing wall and enclose it to create a storage area. Then the area is not wasted by a jack post |
Your image is only really true if that horizontal part is 100% rigid. The farther you get from the point load the less weight it is carrying. How much weight depends on how much the material you use flexes.
Building a little closet or a stub wall in the center will be more than enough.