Me and a reviewer are having a difference in interpretation of how to distribute the lateral force of Equation 32.16-3 of ASCE 7-22 on our rooftop equipment (Box Shaped). My interpretation of equation 32.16-3 is provides the Net (sum of all horizontal forces) on the equipment. I have distributed...
Here's a brief overview: Soil Compressibility 1. *Definition*: Soil compressibility refers to the reduction in soil volume due to applied loads, causing settlement and deformation. 2. *Factors Affecting Compressibility*: Moisture content, soil type, density, and stress history....
An interior roof equipment screen wall can be designed for the forces in section 29.4.1, Rooftop Structures and Equipment for Buildings. This provision takes into account the elevation of the screen wall, which is the concern if using a freestanding wall load. This also answers the second part...
What is the proper wind load for a freestanding equipment screenwall in the field of a roof (ie outside edge zones 2 or 3)? Parapet pressure does not seem pertinent as the wall is a substantial distance from the edge of the structure. The freestanding wall load methodology seems somewhat...