Section 57 of 105
55. Member–Cartridge–Node Load-Path Rule
Stable section ID: S05-CON-014-SECTION-57 · 18 content blocks
The canonical System05 load path at a structural connection shall be:
Member → Cartridge → Node → Cartridge → Member
Every transition within this path shall have a declared structural function, capacity, stiffness, deformation limit, tolerance, inspection method, and evidence record.
The load-path definition shall address, as applicable:
- Compression.
- Tension.
- Shear.
- Bending.
- Torsion.
- Uplift.
- Cyclic and seismic action.
- Impact and accidental loading.
- Thermal and moisture-induced movement.
- Temporary construction loads.
A direct Member-to-Node or Member-to-Member bypass shall not be introduced unless it is part of an approved Interface architecture with defined responsibility and verification.
Nonstructural elements shall not unintentionally become part of the primary load path.
The load path shall remain identifiable during manufacturing, assembly, operation, repair, replacement, and post-event assessment. Temporary assembly states shall have their own verified load paths and shall not be assumed equivalent to the completed configuration.
Digital declarations, sensors, or connection-state indicators may support verification, but they shall not replace physical engagement or structural evidence.