Abstract: Historical information, research results, and codes/standards provide the basis for a profile of snow load design practices in North America. Canada prescribes 30‐year mean recurrence interval (mri) ground snow using a ...

Abstract: A standard defines ground snow loads for much of the nation, with the exception of an 11-state area of the West where the terrain and complex weather patterns require local, regional, and statewide studies. Hence, many ...

Abstract: A standard defines ground snow loads for much of the nation, with the exception of an 11-state area of the West where the terrain and complex weather patterns require local, regional, and statewide studies. Hence, many ...

Abstract: Probabilistic models are developed from laboratory and field data to predict roof snow loads for cold slippery gabled roofs. The models account for the frequency and amount of snow sliding during an event by using actual ...

Abstract: Snow loads on sloped roofs are influenced by snow properties, meteorological factors, and building parameters. A statistical model of snow accumulation for unobstructed slippery roofs is developed. Sliding at the roofsnow ...

Abstract: Heavy truck traffic on highway bridges is known to produce impact loads that cause large vibrations. This phenomenon can reduce the expected service life of many highway bridges. A means to mitigating those deleterious ...