Canopy Wind Loads 1

[Jasonw567]

I'm not sure exactly which factors to apply in determining the uplift load on a canopy attached to a retail building in accordance with UBC 97. Currently I am using a factor of 2.0. Which came from 2.3(overhangs, slope < 2:12) + 0.5 (canopies) - 0.8 (100sf trib. area) = 2.0 For 100mph wind I am getting a pressure of 54.3psf. I am not that familiar with the UBC 97 wind loading determinations, this just seemed high. Any help would be greatly apprecieated.

 

[MarcbSE]

Canopies have very high uplift pressures. 54 psf uplift doesn't sound too high for 100 mph wind to me.