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ice loads on horizontal pipe above roof

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dilbert318

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Apr 3, 2006
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When figuring the ice load on a pipe that is running horizontaly over a flat roof sould the z elevation be taken from grade or the top of the roof?
 
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Please provide a sketch of your problem, and of your variable z. As phrased, it can not be accurately answered.
 
Since the definition for z = height above ground in ft, I would use 32' and not 2'.
 
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