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Ground Snow Load is used in the determination of the design roof snow load of a site. Check FAQs
Pg=PfCI
Pg - Ground Snow Load?Pf - Roof Snow Load?C - Roof Type?I - Importance Factor for End Use?

Ground Snow Load using Roof Type Example

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Here is how the Ground Snow Load using Roof Type equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Ground Snow Load using Roof Type equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Ground Snow Load using Roof Type equation looks like.

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Ground Snow Load using Roof Type Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Ground Snow Load using Roof Type?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pg=PfCI
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pg=12psf30.8
Next Step Convert Units
Pg=574.5631Pa30.8
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pg=574.563130.8
Next Step Evaluate
Pg=239.401294899455Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Pg=5psf

Ground Snow Load using Roof Type Formula Elements

Variables
Ground Snow Load
Ground Snow Load is used in the determination of the design roof snow load of a site.
Symbol: Pg
Measurement: PressureUnit: psf
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Roof Snow Load
Roof Snow Load is the downward force on a building's roof by the weight of accumulated snow and ice.
Symbol: Pf
Measurement: PressureUnit: psf
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Roof Type
Roof Type reflects the type of the roof.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Importance Factor for End Use
Importance Factor for End Use is the factor whose value lies in range 0.8 to 1.2.
Symbol: I
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Ground Snow Load

​Go Ground Snow Load given Roof Snow Load
Pg=Pf0.7CeCtI

Other formulas in Snow Loads category

​Go Roof Snow Load
Pf=0.7CeCtIPg
​Go Wind Exposure Factor given Roof Snow Load
Ce=Pf0.7CtIPg
​Go Thermal Effects factor given Roof Snow Load
Ct=Pf0.7CeIPg
​Go Importance Factor for End Use using Roof Snow Load
I=Pf0.7CeCtPg

How to Evaluate Ground Snow Load using Roof Type?

Ground Snow Load using Roof Type evaluator uses Ground Snow Load = Roof Snow Load/(Roof Type*Importance Factor for End Use) to evaluate the Ground Snow Load, The Ground Snow Load using Roof Type is defined as the ground snow load when we have a prior info of roof type along with roof snow load. Ground Snow Load is denoted by Pg symbol.

How to evaluate Ground Snow Load using Roof Type using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ground Snow Load using Roof Type, enter Roof Snow Load (Pf), Roof Type (C) & Importance Factor for End Use (I) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ground Snow Load using Roof Type

What is the formula to find Ground Snow Load using Roof Type?
The formula of Ground Snow Load using Roof Type is expressed as Ground Snow Load = Roof Snow Load/(Roof Type*Importance Factor for End Use). Here is an example- 0.104427 = 574.563107758693/(3*0.8).
How to calculate Ground Snow Load using Roof Type?
With Roof Snow Load (Pf), Roof Type (C) & Importance Factor for End Use (I) we can find Ground Snow Load using Roof Type using the formula - Ground Snow Load = Roof Snow Load/(Roof Type*Importance Factor for End Use).
What are the other ways to Calculate Ground Snow Load?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Ground Snow Load-
  • Ground Snow Load=Roof Snow Load/(0.7*Wind Exposure Factor*Thermal Effects Factor*Importance Factor for End Use)OpenImg
Can the Ground Snow Load using Roof Type be negative?
No, the Ground Snow Load using Roof Type, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Ground Snow Load using Roof Type?
Ground Snow Load using Roof Type is usually measured using the Pounds per Square Foot[psf] for Pressure. Pascal[psf], Kilopascal[psf], Bar[psf] are the few other units in which Ground Snow Load using Roof Type can be measured.
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