15.2.3 - Snow
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Practice Questions
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What is the range of typical snow load in psf?
💡 Hint: Think about geographical locations and their influences.
What does roof pitch refer to?
💡 Hint: It's related to how steep the roof is.
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What is the typical range for snow loads on roofs?
💡 Hint: Consider what you've learned regarding environmental factors.
True or False: Roof pitch affects how much snow a roof retains.
💡 Hint: Think about how snow behaves on different slopes.
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A building has a flat roof exposed to a heavy snow load of 60 psf. If the building is relocated to a region with a 30 psf snow load requirement, calculate the structural modifications that must occur to accommodate changes in load.
💡 Hint: Think of how you need to adapt the structure based on changing loads.
Explain how local building codes influence snow load calculations for structures in different geographic locations.
💡 Hint: Consider the reason building codes exist.
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