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Pg = 5 psf
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Pg = 5 psf

Pg = 5 psf

(OP)
Since I work mainly in northern climates I have a couple questions when dealing with snow loads where Pg = 5 psf.

According to ASCE 7-02, Pf = (I)Pg = 5 psf but then I have to add 5 psf rain on snow surcharge. When calculating drift, do I use Pg = 5 psf and Pf = 5 psf or Pg = 10 psf and Pf = 10 psf or something else? I am confused!

RE: Pg = 5 psf

When adding drift to the balanced snow load you would develop the drift load based on pg=5 psf. Then add the pf=5psf plus the 5 psf rain on snow surcharge to the roof. Ground snow stays at pg=5psf.  

RE: Pg = 5 psf

Haynewp,

I believe you mean flat roof snow load Pf. Because rain on snow surcharge is not required when you use drift loads. Although I do agree that the design load (S) would be the Pf + rain on snow surcharge.

JB
 

RE: Pg = 5 psf

(OP)
Where does it say that the rain surcharge is not required for drifting?

RE: Pg = 5 psf

Sction 7.10 of the 2005 ASCE "This rain-on-snow ugmented design load applies only to the balanced load case and need NOT be used in combination with drif, sliding, unbalance, or partial loads." pg 83

JB

RE: Pg = 5 psf

Yes for the drift area the rain is not required, the rest of the roof is balanced plus rain.  

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