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Are snow loads considered "dead loads"?

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SharkswithLasers

SharkswithLasers

Civil/Environmental
Jan 20, 2003
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Are snow loads dead loads?

Rain loads/ponded water on roof?

Thought I'd try here first
 
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No. Basically, dead loads can't change - so snow loads are considered 'live'. Same for ponded water.

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