Roofing System
The chapter discusses the structural design of roofing systems, focusing on imposed loads, wind loads, trusses, design forces in members, and connections. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to codes and regulations while ensuring the safety and performance of roofing structures.
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What we have learnt
- Imposed loads on flat and sloped roofs vary based on usage, requiring compliance with standards.
- Wind loads impact roofs differently based on slope and permeability, necessitating careful calculation.
- Structural analysis methods like the method of joints or sections help determine the stresses on trusses.
Key Concepts
- -- Imposed Loads
- Loads that roofs must carry from occupancy or environmental conditions, specified by building codes.
- -- Wind Load
- The force exerted by wind on structures, calculated according to standards to address uplift and suction.
- -- PinJointed Trusses
- Frameworks of connected members forming a truss to support roof structures, analyzed using various methods to determine load distribution.
- -- Bolted Connections
- Connections made using bolts to allow easy assembly and disassembly while providing strength and stability.
- -- Structural Analysis Methods
- Techniques used to determine the internal forces in trusses, such as the method of joints and the method of sections.
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