I am looking at ASCE7-16 Chapter 30 Part 1 Components and Cladding calculations and I have a question about the external pressure coefficients.
For example purposes - Figure 30.2-2B is for Gable Roofs 7deg to 20deg. There are two tables, one for Roof and the other for Overhang. I was under the...
When reviewing an existing building and doing an alteration by adding equipment to the roof, would the 5% gravity load increase "rule"/exception account for the self weight of the roof members? So if the original design was for 50psf (dead and snow) and now i am getting 55psf, this will...
For multi-family (2 or 3 stories) wood construction with the units (homes) side by side in a building configuration, how to get the lateral load (From wind) to transfer throughout each unit on exterior walls.
For most cases between units, there is 2" GYP shaft liner with 1" air space on each...
