Snow drift around an elevated structure 1

[27933]

I am looking for additional input to a 2004 paper written by J.H.M. Beyers & T.M. Harms & P.A. Sundsbo in the Snow engineering V conference for snow drift around elevated structure. The 2004 paper does not conclude that elevating a structure such as a machine platform supported on stub columns above the roof surface will minimize the effect of snow drift to not overload the existing structure. The report concludes further studies are required.

I am looking for a paper or code guideline that elevating a small structure by say 3 ft above the roof will minimize the effect of snow drift.

Any previous experience on the issue or gudedance would be helpful


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[dik]

The Canadian code has provisions for rooftop obstructions that provides for some additional snow accumulation.

Dik