Jan 13, 2007 #1 mjs2 Structural Jan 13, 2007 3 I am drawing a patio cover and need help calculating the uplift load. Can some one help me?
Jan 13, 2007 #2 COEngineeer Structural Sep 30, 2006 1,186 You need IBC. Also call the building official and ask what the wind speed and category. IBC will explain everything. Upvote 0 Downvote
You need IBC. Also call the building official and ask what the wind speed and category. IBC will explain everything.
Jan 13, 2007 Thread starter #3 mjs2 Structural Jan 13, 2007 3 I have an IRC is it explained in there? Upvote 0 Downvote
Jan 13, 2007 Thread starter #5 mjs2 Structural Jan 13, 2007 3 What is it listed under in the IBC? Maybe I can find it in the IRC. Upvote 0 Downvote
Jan 13, 2007 #6 wjsd Structural Sep 22, 2006 33 Uplift is calculated via formulas spelled out in the Wind sections of IBC/IRC/ or ASCE 7. Short of doing the math for you, you should have all you need except for what COEngineer mentioned. Upvote 0 Downvote
Uplift is calculated via formulas spelled out in the Wind sections of IBC/IRC/ or ASCE 7. Short of doing the math for you, you should have all you need except for what COEngineer mentioned.
