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    Analysis of snow loads due to drifting on multilevel roofs

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    Speck, Robert S., Jr.
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    O'Rourke, Michael J.;
    Date Issued
    1984-05
    Subject
    Civil engineering
    Degree
    MS;
    Terms of Use
    This electronic version is a licensed copy owned by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. Copyright of original work retained by author.;
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13015/1637
    Abstract
    Drifted snow loads on multilevel flat roofed structures account for a large percentage of the building roof losses in the United States, yet little information is presently available which quantitatively describes the factors which influence drift formation. As part of continuing research activities at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a database of snowdrift case histories has been established and is statistically analyzed herein. The process of drift formation is discussed and a relationship between drift height and ground snow load, roof lengths, and roof elevation difference obtained using multiple linear regression is presented. Drift slope and snow density characteristics are studied. Finally, comparisons with drift load provisions in building codes and standards are described and recommendations for future research are made.;
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    May 1984; School of Engineering
    Department
    Dept. of Civil Engineering.;
    Publisher
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
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