A Snow Load is the load imposed on a roof by accumulated snow, derived from ground snow data, roof shape, exposure and drifting per codes such as EN 1991-1-3 or ASCE 7. In data centers snow load governs roof structure design and must account for drifting and sliding around rooftop plant, screens and level changes.
Category: CSA - Structural Engineering · Subcategory: Structural Loads & Design Criteria · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.