Importance of load Path It is definitely clear that loads within a building must find their way to the ground

by some method. If this does not happen, being inside of a building would never be a safe situation. Without a clear gravity system, the loads due to the self weight of the structural system and building materials would distribute themselves randomly. This situation would be like if all cars on the road drove off in any direction, not following the road at all. Many people would be injured or even killed as a result of unpredicted behavior. Without a lateral system, a building would fall over like a stack of cards if a big gust of wind came, or if an earthquake hit. This would also lead to many injuries and deaths. Therefore, the load path process is essential to structural engineering and safety of the public.