Unbalanced Snow Load on monoslope roof
Unbalanced Snow Load on monoslope roof
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Hi,
ASCE does not talk about unbalanced snow load for monoslope roofs. Does that mean unbalanced snow load need not be considered in the design? Unbalanced snow load is pretty much caused by wind and I can see this happening on Gabble roof structures. Does ASCE state that unbalanced snow load need not be considered for monoslope roofs?
Thanks
ASCE does not talk about unbalanced snow load for monoslope roofs. Does that mean unbalanced snow load need not be considered in the design? Unbalanced snow load is pretty much caused by wind and I can see this happening on Gabble roof structures. Does ASCE state that unbalanced snow load need not be considered for monoslope roofs?
Thanks






RE: Unbalanced Snow Load on monoslope roof
But as an engineer, of course, you can certainly consider it in your design.
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RE: Unbalanced Snow Load on monoslope roof
I believe a pitched mono-slope would have some unbalanced effects due to the wind going over the ridge and creating an extra amount of snow towards the ridge.
RE: Unbalanced Snow Load on monoslope roof
They do have section 7.5 which talks about partial loading with continuous beam loads. So for a monoslope roof with continuous beams, you may have conditions where alternating spans are loaded vs. a full uniform load condition.
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RE: Unbalanced Snow Load on monoslope roof
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Unbalanced Snow Load on monoslope roof
I cannot argue with someone who was born in the Canadian snows. I only visit the snow :)
RE: Unbalanced Snow Load on monoslope roof