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Structural glossary
Load transfer
The route by which forces pass through a building into the ground.
Technical context
An alteration high in a building can affect lower storeys. The complete load path is therefore investigated.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, additional storeys. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: Structural calculations for an additional storey.
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