Snow Capture Walls
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 146, Issue 9
Abstract
A common structural design challenge arises when a new structure is built adjacent to an existing structure with a lower roof. Retrofitting the existing building for the now expected leeward snowdrift is typically difficult and expensive. Hence, a mitigation strategy that prevents the formation of a leeward drift atop the existing roof is desirable. Herein, one such mitigation strategy, specifically a wall at the interface between the new and existing structures, is considered, and the minimum wall height needed to capture the blowing snow from the new building roof will be determined.
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Some or all data, models, or code generated or used during the study are available from the corresponding author by request.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 146 • Issue 9 • September 2020
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Received: Jun 17, 2019
Accepted: Apr 8, 2020
Published online: Jun 27, 2020
Published in print: Sep 1, 2020
Discussion open until: Nov 27, 2020
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