New Snow Load Provisions for Standard ASCE 7-22

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Reston, Va. –  The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7-22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22. Author Michael O’Rourke illustrates the key concepts for applying the provisions to the design of new and existing structures that could collect falling or drifting snow.

Like its predecessors that accompanied earlier versions of ASCE 7, this new edition of Snow Loads discusses ground, flat roof, and sloped roof snow loads; partial loads; unbalanced loads; drift on lower roofs; roof projections; sliding snow loads; rain-on-snow surcharge; and ponding instability and existing roofs. In addition, this guide covers changes to the ground snow loads and drift load provisions, open framed equipment support structures and loads on solar paneled roofs.

This supplement to ASCE/SEI Standard 7 is an essential tool for all engineers, architects, construction professionals, and building officials who work on projects in regions subject to snow.

To purchase online, visit the ASCE Bookstore

Limited review copies are available for book reviews. Please contact Leslie Connelly, lconnelly@asce.org.

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