Snow Load, Drifts on Lower Roofs
Snow Load, Drifts on Lower Roofs
According to ASCE-07-22 [1], snow that forms drifts comes from a higher roof or, with the wind from the opposite direction, from the roof on which the drift is located shall be analyzed. Accordingly, MkaPEB automatically calculates and applies these drift loads.
MkaPEB Sample Report:
References:
[1] American Society of Civil Engineers. "Minimum design loads and associated criteria for buildings and other structures." American Society of Civil Engineers, 2022.