Thanks JAE. I'll get into the language in 7-16 and then get with my client. In this case, had it been 1 - 2 feet higher, the snow wouldn't be an issue, but the wind loading would likely drive the main column size up a bit. It will come down to a business decision for them no matter what I...
JAE,
The Code agrees with you, but the concern is there was a site where drifting may have occurred from the snow in the adjacent field. I'm looking for a standard or study that we can reference to help the company improve their design as their structures are between 3' and 10' above grade...
cgstrucg,
The Code does not require the UDL and the Concentrated loads to be applied concurrently. Essentially the UDS is for main carrying member design, and to provide sufficient mass in the building for the VFRS and the LFRS. The concentrated load often controls the grating design and the...
abuchman,
I can't pull up the passage at the moment, but all the HLL systems on the market have test data that shows that for multiple occupants, the system needs to be designed for 2 simultaneous falls + the additional dead loads from the occupants. In the case you describe, we would require...
A client has a product line, similar to a carport roof construction that is less than 10' tall installed in an open field in a heavy snow region. Does anyone have literature or could anyone direct me to a place to read up on the drift requirements for structures under 15' tall due to open...
