Snow Load, Parapets
Snow Load, Parapets
According to ASCE-07-22 [1], the method for windward drifts in Section 7.7.1 from [1] shall be used to calculate drift loads on all sides of roof projections and at parapet walls. Accordingly, MkaPEB automatically calculates and applies these drift loads to the relevant parapets.
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.