2.7 - Snow loads
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What are snow loads?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it snows.
Name one factor that affects snow loads.
💡 Hint: Consider where the building is located.
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What is the primary concern when calculating snow loads?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of failing to calculate properly.
Snow loads can vary based on location. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider how mountains and valleys influence snowfall.
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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.
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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