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Looking for a lateral snow/ice loading expert.

The scenario is we have large lateral snow/ice loading from a sloped roof onto vertical vents near the eave. The ground snow loading in the area is very high. Relocation of the vents is not feasible. Protection of the vents is tricky for various reasons. We would like to better understand the lateral loading onto these vents to better drive maintenance timing.

Has anyone ever dealt with this sort of loading? Are there further papers or studies on this type of loading?

I am open to all suggestions and ideas.

If this interests you, please message me for further details regarding this scenario.

What is the slope of the roof, you may have more force from sliding snow than laterial pressure.

Looking for a lateral snow/ice loading expert.

The scenario is we have large lateral snow/ice loading from a sloped roof onto vertical vents near the eave. The ground snow loading in the area is very high. Relocation of the vents is not feasible. Protection of the vents is tricky for various reasons. We would like to better understand the lateral loading onto these vents to better drive maintenance timing.

Has anyone ever dealt with this sort of loading? Are there further papers or studies on this type of loading?

I am open to all suggestions and ideas.

If this interests you, please message me for further details regarding this scenario.