snow load
snow load
(OP)
Here's an ASCE-7 snow load calculator.
www.groundsnowbyzip.com
This is an online version of what's in the code. This site could be more accurate with feedback regarding local requirements and known ammendments.
Regards
www.groundsnowbyzip.com
This is an online version of what's in the code. This site could be more accurate with feedback regarding local requirements and known ammendments.
Regards






RE: snow load
RE: snow load
Snow density to be used in calculating for drifting (per ASCE 7) = 0.13 Pg + 14 but not to exceed 30 pcf.
I have read that snow density often varies between 15 to 30 pcf. In fact, when a number of buildings (all pre-engineered) collapsed in our state in the winter of 1979 - 1980, I measured the snow on one of them and it was at 55 psf for 2 feet of snow, which was 27.5 pcf! The buildings were designed for LL = 30 psf.
RE: snow load
RE: snow load
are you in Illinois?
RE: snow load
RE: snow load
No problem.
Any info. on local ground snow requirements in case study areas would be much appreciated.