I recently registered with the APA so that I could download some of their documents. I received an email today informing me of this free webinar:
https://www.apawood.org/lateral-load-path-basics?utm_source=apa-update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar-2021
Short blurb reads:
Lateral Load Path Basics
Tracing a wind load through a wood-framed structure
Presented by Cathy Scarince, P.E., this session outlines the path a wind load takes through a wood-framed structure, as well as the importance of a complete load path and associated construction details. As a result of this session, participants will:
- Understand the complete lateral load path
- Identify common framing errors within this path
- Understand the consequences of an incomplete path
- Discuss and evaluate code requirements for critical details