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snow load

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(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

RE: snow load

Snow? I've heard of that stuff but never seen it.
 

RE: snow load

The density of snow that you recommend sounds extremely light!

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

We routinely see buildings that need to be designed for well over 100-110 psf for snow drift conditions. We use 19 pcf for snow density in this equation.

RE: snow load

jike

are you in Illinois?

RE: snow load

Wisconsin

RE: snow load

(OP)
"Nice tool, thanks!"

No problem.  

Any info. on local ground snow requirements in case study areas would be much appreciated.

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