Characteristic value of snow load on the ground and Coefficients

These parts of calculation are described in the annotation for Coefficients for the snow load

Geometry

Left and right slope is drawn here in degrees.

Left and right side shape coefficients are calculated.

Angle of pitch of roof α	0° ≤ α ≤ 30°	30° ≤ α ≤ 60°	α ≥ 60°
μ₁	0,8	0,8•(60 - α)/30	0,0

Calculation of the snow load

Case (i) - Undrifted snow

Snow loads s₁ and s₂ are calculated according formula (5.1) in kN/m²

Case (ii) and Case (iii) - Undrifted snow

Shape in these cases depend on selected national annex.

Standard shapes are calculated according formula (5.1) with proper coefficient μ_i

Explanation of symbols

Name: Snow load - Duopitch roof
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s₁ - Snow load on the left side of the roof [kN/m²]

s₂ - Snow load on the right side of the roof [kN/m²]

α₁ - Roof slope on the left side of the roof [°]

α₂ - Roof slope on the right side of the roof [°]

μ_1(α1) - Shape coefficient on the left side of the roof

μ_1(α2) - Shape coefficient on the right side of the roof