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4.1.6.8 — Snow Drift at Corners

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(1) The drift loads on the lower level roof against the two faces of an outside corner of an upper level roof or roof obstruction shall be extended radially around the corner as shown in Figure 4.1.6.8.A. and may be taken as the least severe of the drift loads lying against the two faces of the corner.
(2) The drift loads on the lower level roof against the two faces of an inside corner of an upper level roof or a parapet shall be calculated for each face and applied as far as the bisector of the corner angle as shown in Figure 4.1.6.8.B.
Tables & Figures referenced
Table 4.1.6.8.A : Snow Load at Outside Corner : Forming Part of Sentence 4.1.6.8.(1)
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Table 4.1.6.8.B : Snow Load at Inside Corner : Forming Part of Sentence 4.1.6.8.(2)
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