BU612 Load Paths
- Abbreviation
- BU612(2017)
- Valid from
- 1/08/2017
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited
- Information type
- BRANZ Bulletin
- Format
Description
This bulletin defines a load path, describes the loads imposed on framed buildings and explains how loads are transferred through the building via load paths.
It describes the design requirements to ensure effective load paths are created.
Scope
This bulletin covers:
- Loads of buildings
- Load paths
- Wind loads
- Load transference
- Designing load paths
- Specific design required