Publish Date – 1 March 2012
There are several variations and conditions the designer must be aware of when determining snow loads onto structures. This note draws on the UK National Annex as it makes reference to projected snow falls that are typical in the UK.
Notional loading (equivalent horizontal forces) are loads resulting from inaccuracies and imperfections introduced into the structure during its construction. This note explains how notional lateral loads are incorporated into the design process.