shrestha_r
Structural
- Jan 15, 2024
- 1
Hello everyone! I am working on a design of outdoor deck and roof snow in a quite high snow region (GSL~97psf). I have designed the roof for RSL which is straightforward. However, I am currently stuck on the deck members design directly below the roof. Should I consider whole or certain % of snow load(RSL considering deck as flat roof) or should I consider live load assuming that not much snow accumulates in deck since it is fully covered(roof overhangs 2ft on all sides)? I am concerned since the snow load is quite high and deck is 17ft above ground.
Will the full snow load accumulate on deck with snow drifting and all. Please give me your advice on how I should approach these guys. I have attached a render image of the project below.
Will the full snow load accumulate on deck with snow drifting and all. Please give me your advice on how I should approach these guys. I have attached a render image of the project below.