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RE: Building Roof Plan, Figure 29.4-7

Posted By Keith Macbain 08-03-2022 10:54 AM
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Hi Thomas, My first take is similar to yours, that it might be an error. However note that for this section the commentary explicitly acknowledges that the zones are larger (see the last 2/3 of the first paragraph C29.4.3). Also I note that the figure in the commentary C29.4-1 repeats the dimension 2h ...

wind C&C Chapter 30, Part 4

Posted By Keith Macbain 08-03-2022 09:08 AM
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Hi all, My question is about ASCE 7-16, Part 4 of Chapter 30 (C&C) and particularly how to apply Notes 3 and 4 of Table 30.6-2. As an example, let’s consider a gable roof with the following details: h = 70’ Θ = 10 deg Exposure C V = 100 mph Zone 3e (edge corner of roof) Effective Area = 10 ft2 Note 3 ...