A Beginner's Guide to ASCE 7-05

Chapter 8 - S: Snow Loads

© 2007, T. Bartlett Quimby

Overview
Ground Snow Load
Flat Roof Snow Load
Sloped Roof Snow Load
Partial Loading
Unbalanced Snow Load
Drifts
Sliding Snow
Example Problems

Homework Problems

References
Report Errors or Make Suggestions

 

 

Section 8.10

Homework

Last Revised: 11/04/2014

Dormitory Design Problem

Problem D8.1:  Determine the snow loads on the structure, including the entry roof. The building is considered to be partially sheltered in an exposure C location and has a warm roof.  The building is to be built in a location specified by your instructor using the ASCE 7-05 specified values for ground snow load.  Draw sketches showing the location and magnitude of the snow load for all applicable cases.

House Design Problem

Problem H8.1:  Determine the snow loads on the structure. The building is considered to be sheltered in an exposure C location and has a cold roof.  The building is to be built in a location specified by your instructor using ASCE 7-05 specified values for the ground snow load.  Draw sketches showing the location and magnitude of the snow load for all applicable cases.