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RE: Minimum wind Loads ASCE 7-10 using ASD

Posted By Sarah Halsey 06-05-2025 10:16 AM
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Hi Patrick, Are you asking if you can use a load less than 16 psf for any portion of your calculations for the MWFRS? Based on ASCE 7-10 you cannot use a pressure below 16 psf for any calculation. Typically your component and cladding load will be much higher and the connections for those items to ...

RE: ASCE 37-14 ASD Load Combinations for Snow Load

Posted By Sarah Halsey 05-08-2025 11:02 AM
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Hi, Make sure that everyone knows what the conditions are based on the results of your calculations. In 5 years there is the possibility of many things happening. For example, if they need to do work on the roof then the live load might exceed capacity if they don't stop work on the utilities ...