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Maxwell load path is a value describing a weighted length of structure an external load travels in a truss to its supports. Minimizing the load path value for given external forces will produce an optimal (minimum compliance) structure. Load path minimization theory has been used by A.G.M. Michell to obtain optimum structures called Michell trusses.

$$LP = \sum_{} \vert f \vert l $$

Where $$LP$$ is load path value for a truss, $$f$$ is the absolute force value in any truss element of length $$l$$