Load Path Pocket Deck
Recall the core load-path questions to ask before approving a structural sketch.
First question What is the first load-path question? Where does the load come from, and which load case is being considered? Gravity, live, wind, seismic, soil, water, or equipment loads may govern different parts of the detail. Reflex vs. move Should you size the visible member first? The visible member is only one link in the chain; the responsible check follows the load into connections, supports, and foundations. Pushback It is just a small canopy. Do we really need to trace all that? A reviewer is pushing for quick approval. Your line Because it is small, this should be a…
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