Research Article
Aug 1982
Loads due to Drifted Snow
Authors: J. T. Templin and W. R. Schriever, M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 108, Issue 8
Abstract
Roof failures due to snow loads are often the result of heavy drifts rather than uniform snow loads. Codes and standards such as Standard A58.1 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Building Code of Canada contain procedures for estimating snow loads on basic structures only. An understanding of elementary fluid mechanics and snow accumulation phenomena allows a designer to predict regions of potentially heavy snow loading in situations not covered by the codes. Several basic principles are presented and illustrated by examples of air flow around commonly shaped structures and the regions of snow accumulation. Modeling of snow drifting supplies qualitative information on snow accumulation in complex situations; advantages and limitations are examined.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 108 • Issue 8 • August 1982
Pages: 1916 - 1925
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Aug 1982
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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J. T. Templin
Research Officer, Building Structures Section, Div. of Building Research, National Research Council of Canada K1A 0R6
W. R. Schriever, M.ASCE
Former Head, Building Structures Section, Div. of Building Research, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Canada K1A0R6
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