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Importance Factor for End Use is the factor whose value lies in range 0.8 to 1.2. Check FAQs
I=PfCPg
I - Importance Factor for End Use?Pf - Roof Snow Load?C - Roof Type?Pg - Ground Snow Load?

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Importance Factor using Roof Type Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Importance Factor using Roof Type?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
I=PfCPg
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
I=12psf318psf
Next Step Convert Units
I=574.5631Pa3861.8447Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
I=574.56313861.8447
Next Step Evaluate
I=0.222222222222222
LAST Step Rounding Answer
I=0.2222

Importance Factor using Roof Type Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Importance Factor for End Use

​Go Importance Factor for End Use using Roof Snow Load
I=Pf0.7CeCtPg

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

How to Evaluate Importance Factor using Roof Type?

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

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

FAQs on Importance Factor using Roof Type

What is the formula to find Importance Factor using Roof Type?
The formula of Importance Factor using Roof Type is expressed as Importance Factor for End Use = Roof Snow Load/(Roof Type*Ground Snow Load). Here is an example- 0.222222 = 574.563107758693/(3*861.84466163804).
How to calculate Importance Factor using Roof Type?
With Roof Snow Load (Pf), Roof Type (C) & Ground Snow Load (Pg) we can find Importance Factor using Roof Type using the formula - Importance Factor for End Use = Roof Snow Load/(Roof Type*Ground Snow Load).
What are the other ways to Calculate Importance Factor for End Use?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Importance Factor for End Use-
  • Importance Factor for End Use=Roof Snow Load/(0.7*Wind Exposure Factor*Thermal Effects Factor*Ground Snow Load)OpenImg
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