Load pathways

The Engineering New Zealand member price for this module is $195.00. This will reflect upon progressing to checkout.

As an engineer, navigating load paths is an essential aspect of your daily work. Whether you're designing towering skyscrapers or modest residential structures, understanding how load paths travel through a building is paramount to ensuring its stability and safety.

Even the most seasoned engineers can benefit from revisiting the fundamentals of load paths. This module serves as a refresher course, prompting you to reconsider your knowledge and delve deeper into the basics. After all, a solid grasp of the fundamentals can make a significant difference in your approach to structural analysis and design.

Throughout this module, we'll explore various aspects of load paths, from the familiar struts and cantilevers to the intricate dynamics of moment frames. But we won't stop at theory alone. Real-life case studies will accompany our discussions, providing tangible examples that bridge the gap between concept and practice.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing this module you will be able to:

• Describe the basics of load path fundamentals.
• Explain the different stiffnesses between struts, cantilevers and moment frames.
• Consider the impact of differential stiffness.

Intended audience

Structural engineers that work with load paths. Any other engineers that work with technical information around load paths

Course format

This is a self-directed learning module that learners work through at their own pace. Content is presented through a mix of reading, interactive activities to check your understanding and self-reflection points.

Upon registration, you will have six month’s access to this module.