SNOW LOADS ON ROOFS.

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Abstract:

Snow loads on roofs vary widely according to geographical location climate, site exposure, and shape of the roof. In considering snow loads on roofs, Canada can be divided into four major regions. Structural designers are well aware of the influence of snow loads on the design of buildings as in many cases they constitute the largest design load for the roof system. A careful assessment of the snow load is required, therefore, to avoid both unnecessary construction costs and undue risk of failure. Author

Author(s):
Peter, B. ; Schriever, W. R.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA OTTAWA (ONTARIO) DIV OF BUILDING RESEARCH
Descriptive Note:
Canadian building digest,
Pagination:
0004

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CBD-37
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*ROOFS, LOADS(FORCES)), SNOW, CLIMATE, PERIODIC VARIATIONS, STORMS, ICE, DRAINAGE, SOLAR RADIATION, HEAT, EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY), DAMAGE, CANADA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Report Date:
1963 Jan 01