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Introduction
Most building codes reference the procedures in ASCE 7 - Chapter 7
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Roof snow loads are based on the historical records for ground snow loads
we dont usually have records of roof snow levels
Ground snow loads are converted to roof snow load using the equations in ASCE 7
p f = 0 .7 C e C t I p g
pff = flat roof snow load, psf Ce = Exposure factor e Ctt = Thermal factor I = Importance factor pg = ground snow load, psf g
Certain areas on the map need case study to determine ground snow load - designated by CS
usually in mountainous terrain parentheses indicate that above that elevation, a case study is required many municipalities in mountainous regions have local snow data
Ce is Exposure Factor
found in ASCE 7, Table 7-2 based on terrain category in 6.5.6
A = large city centers, 50% of buildings have heights > 70 ft B = urban or suburban areas C = flat open country, grasslands, shorelines in hurricane prone areas D = flat open areas around waterways, lakes, etc.
Ct is Thermal Factor
I is Importance Factor
I is Importance Factor
Minimum values for pf: when pg < 20 psf; psf; when pg > 20 psf; psf; pf = I pg pf = I (20 psf) psf)
p s = Cs p f
ps = sloped roof snow load, psf s Cs = Slope factor s pff = flat roof snow load, psf
Cs is Slope Factor
found in ASCE 7, Figure 7-2 based on thermal condition of roof
Warm roof defined by Ct =1.0 Cold roof defined by Ct > 1.0 Slippery surface allows snow to slide off roof surface
Cs Slope Factor
for roof with Ct =1.1, interpolate between values in both figures
Curved Roofs
o Curved roofs with slopes > 70o are considered free of snow
Cs = 0 Balanced snow loads for curved roofs are determined by Figure 7-3 7-3
Cs = 1
WIND
for
= 0.13 p g + 14
Example
Given: Fire station in Muscle Shoals, AL Find: balanced and unbalanced snow loads on building
Ct is Thermal Factor
I is Importance Factor
Check unbalanced snow load consider roof slope consider building length, width, snow density, etc.
Conclusion:
Balanced snow load
8.4 psf
8.4 psf
2.5 psf
12.1 psf