A shopping center is being designed for a location in Chicago. The building will be located in a residential area with minimal obstructions from surrounding buildings and the terrain. It will contain large department stores and enclosed public areas in which more that 300 people can congregate. The roof will be flat, but to provide for proper drainage it will have a slope equal to 0.5 in./ft. What is the roof snow load that should be used for design?

A shopping center is being designed for a location in Chicago. The building will be located in a residential area with minimal obstructions from surrounding buildings and the terrain. It will contain large department stores and enclosed public areas in which more that 300 people can congregate. The roof will be flat, but to provide for proper drainage it will have a slope equal to 0.5 in./ft. What is the roof snow load that should be used for design?

Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285165738

Author:Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen

Publisher:Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen

Chapter41: Building Codes And Commercial Design

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 41.35Q

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