I know this has been discussed before, but not sure there is a clear answer to me. For a T-shaped canopy, with single column in the middle and equal length cantilever beams in each direction, how do you determine the unbalanced wind load condition per ASCE 7? Using the figure for "Monoslope Free Roofs", since Zones 2 & 3 on either side of the column are equal and equidistant, you would not end up with an unbalanced loads if you are applying wind in only the positive direction or negative direction independently.
What do others do? Apply wind load on only one side of the column? Apply positive on one side of the columns and negative on the other side (seems overly conservative)?
I am not comfortable designing only due to unbalanced snow loads.
Also, for this type of canopy, if trying to do a quick feasibility calc, what would others use for a wind gust effect factor assuming flexible structure? Do you think Gf = 2.0 is too conservative?
What do others do? Apply wind load on only one side of the column? Apply positive on one side of the columns and negative on the other side (seems overly conservative)?
I am not comfortable designing only due to unbalanced snow loads.
Also, for this type of canopy, if trying to do a quick feasibility calc, what would others use for a wind gust effect factor assuming flexible structure? Do you think Gf = 2.0 is too conservative?