Carport loading
Carport loading
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I am doing an analysis of a carport that is already constructed. The allowable loading needs to be determined for permit purposes. I can't find any reference to live load for carport roofs in UBC. The closest I can find is the 12 psf for standard roof loading. The trouble is that the carport will need to be modified to bring it up to code. I am trying to back into the live load on the roof. The critical case is DL + LL + WL on the columns. The wind load and the dead load being the only knowns. Any help would be appreciated






RE: Carport loading
Look your code.
RE: Carport loading
RE: Carport loading
If the carport roof is flat or only nominally sloped, live load reductions are not appropriate so you get no help there.
If using ASCE 7 (allowed under UBC), then this would be considered an "other structure", and generally computed by F=qCfA, with Cf coefficient from monoslope roof table.
RE: Carport loading
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RE: Carport loading
See ASCE 7-95 or 98 for further details.
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RE: Carport loading
RE: Carport loading