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Snow Load Calculations and Weights

Snow loads on structures must be considered for buildings in areas that receive snowfall during winter months. Snow loads are calculated based on projections of how snow will accumulate on different parts of the roof based on the building's height, roof size and shape, location on slopes, and snowfall frequency. The minimum snow load is calculated using a ground snow load factor and a shape coefficient that accounts for how snow accumulates on the roof. Snow loads can vary significantly based on snow depth and water content, ranging from 1.5 lbs/sq ft for dry 6" snow to 124 lbs/sq ft for wet 6' snow.

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Snow Load Calculations and Weights

Snow loads on structures must be considered for buildings in areas that receive snowfall during winter months. Snow loads are calculated based on projections of how snow will accumulate on different parts of the roof based on the building's height, roof size and shape, location on slopes, and snowfall frequency. The minimum snow load is calculated using a ground snow load factor and a shape coefficient that accounts for how snow accumulates on the roof. Snow loads can vary significantly based on snow depth and water content, ranging from 1.5 lbs/sq ft for dry 6" snow to 124 lbs/sq ft for wet 6' snow.

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SNOW

LOAD

Group 5 Hambre, Salvaña CE_3F


SNOW LOADS

This type of loads is considered only on the structure


which receives snowfall during monsoon.
Snow loads are calculated by the projections made by
snow at different parts of the structure.
The amount of snow load depends on the height of
building, size & shape of the roof, the location of
building whether it’s on the slope or not, the frequency
of snow etc.
1
How Much Does Snow Weigh on a Roof?
Snow’s weight varies wildly depending on the water content.
Snow Depth on Roof Dry Snow (lbs./sq. ft.) Wet Snow (lbs./sq. ft.)

Snow Weight 6" 1.5 10.5

1' 3 21

Based on 2' 6.5 42

Depth and 3' 9.5 62

4' 12 83

Water Content 5' 15.9 109

6' 19 124

Source: Curt A. Gooch at Cornell University

2
CALCULATION OR DETERMINATION OF SNOW
LOADS ON A STRUCTURE:
The minimum snow load on any area above ground or roof area which is subjected to
snow accumulation is obtained by the expression

S= μS0
Where,
S = Design snow load
μ = Shape coefficient
S0 = Ground snow load
3
REFERENCES:
•HTTPS://[Link]/DIFFERENT-TYPES-OF-
LOADS/
•HTTPS://[Link]/UNDERSTANDIN
G-SNOW-LOADS-IN-CONSTRUCTION/

Group 5 Snow Load CE_3F

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