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Apr 26, 2012
Evaluating Distress in Wood-Framed Roof Structures
Publication: Structures Congress 2005: Metropolis and Beyond
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Wood-framed roof structures can experience significant damage associated with long-term loads as well as distress resulting from transient loads. In our experience, there often exists substantial evidence that points to the cause or causes of the distress or damage as well as evidence that points to when the damage likely occurred—if engineers are observant and diligently look for such evidence. However, many engineers overlook basic evidence that would shed substantial light on the cause(s) and nature of the damage. This paper presents five case studies where proper and methodical field work and analysis helped determine the actual cause(s) and/or timing of the damage.
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© 2005 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Case studies
- Continuum mechanics
- Design (by type)
- Dynamic loads
- Dynamics (solid mechanics)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering mechanics
- Field tests
- Forensic engineering
- Frames
- Load factors
- Methodology (by type)
- Research methods (by type)
- Roofs
- Solid mechanics
- Structural design
- Structural dynamics
- Structural engineering
- Structural members
- Structural systems
- Structures (by type)
- Tests (by type)
- Transient loads
- Wood frames
- Wood structures
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Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 2200 Powell Street, Suite 925, Emeryville, CA 94608. E-mail: [email protected]
Senior Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 2200 Powell Street, Suite 925, Emeryville, CA 94608;. E-mail: [email protected]
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