Axial loading/force is a type of force that acts along the axis of a structure, such as a beam or column. It is a compressive force that can cause the structure to bend or buckle.

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BTW, the Enterprise Integration Patterns site has been discussing distributed system design for over 20 years now. It is still a static site (ahead of the trend!) rendered by a combination of Apache Ant and XSLT (perhaps no longer ahead of the trend). Some topics and technologies do pass the test of time!

Scientists and engineers use mathematical equations, such as Euler's formula, to calculate the maximum axial load that a structure can withstand before it fails. They also consider factors such as the material properties and cross-sectional area of the structure to ensure it can handle the expected loading conditions.

So, I decided to revive my Enterprise Integration Patterns blog and write an article about the implications of Event-Driven Architectures and coupling. I wanted to “myth-bust” the common slogan “Events make your system loosely coupled”.

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Axial loading/force can affect the stability of a structure by causing it to deform or buckle. If the force is too great, it can cause the structure to fail completely. Proper design and reinforcement can help prevent this from happening.

Architect love to dissect buzzwords and try to keep people from tossing around technical terms with little understanding. One such term is “coupling” – it’s almost guaranteed to be mentioned when discussing large system design. It’s widely agreed that excessive coupling hampers software evolution and can make systems brittle. But how much coupling is “right”? How do you measure coupling in the first place? And how do you reduce it? Those nuances tend to get less airtime.

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Some examples of structures that experience axial loading/force include columns, beams, and trusses. These structures are designed to withstand compressive forces along their length.

I soon found out that a nuanced Architect Elevator-style discussion, requires a mental model for coupling first. That post alone grew to over 3,000 words. Soon after, I also realized the importance of distributed control flow in this context, e.g., whether a system pushes or pulls messages. So, the idea now turned into a growing series of blog posts on distributed system design, all on my Enterprise Integration Patterns site:

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Axial loading/force is different from other types of forces, such as shear or bending forces, because it acts directly along the axis of the structure. This means that it puts pressure on the entire cross-section of the structure, rather than just a specific area.