Practice Snow loads - 2.7 | 7. CE 261 Theory of Structures - part d | Structural Analysis
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2.7 - Snow loads

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are snow loads?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it snows.

Question 2

Easy

Name one factor that affects snow loads.

💡 Hint: Consider where the building is located.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary concern when calculating snow loads?

  • To minimize material costs
  • To ensure structural safety
  • To maximize aesthetic appeal

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of failing to calculate properly.

Question 2

Snow loads can vary based on location. True or False?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how mountains and valleys influence snowfall.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A building is designed in a climatic region where the snow load is known to be 60 psf. If the roof has a width of 30 ft and a length of 50 ft, what would be the total snow load in pounds? Also, consider additional factors such as roof slope at 30 degrees, and how might that influence calculations?

💡 Hint: Think about the area and use the corresponding formula.

Question 2

If a building's structure can support a maximum snow load of 85 psf, but due to unexpected snowfall, it reached 92 psf, what implications does this have for the structural integrity? What steps would a structural engineer need to take to address potential risks?

💡 Hint: Focus on understanding the effects of exceeding load capacities.

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