Rain, Snow, and Ice Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16

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Concise, visual explanations of code provisions that apply to rain, snow, and ice loads


This practical guide provides engineers with a visual overview of the code provisions pertinent to rain, snow, and ice loads. Rain, Snow, and Ice Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 contains simplified, step-by-step procedures that can be applied to determine each load. Included are design aids, figures, flowcharts, and examples that clearly demonstrate each procedure. Companion online Excel spreadsheets can be used in practice to calculate loads accurately and efficiently.


Contains step-by-step procedures for:
Design rain loads

Ponding instability and ponding loads

Flat roof snow loads

Sloped roof snow loads

Partial snow loads

Unbalanced roof snow loads

Drift loads on lower roofs and adjacent structures

Drift loads adjacent to roof projections and parapets

Sliding snow loads

Rain-on-snow surcharge loads

Snow loads on open-frame equipment structures

Ice loads due to freezing rain