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Snow and Wind Constants

RoofType (Enum)

  • UNOBSTRUCTED_SLIPPERY_ROOF: Represents unobstructed slippery roofs.

  • OTHER: Represents all other roof types.

WindExposureFactorSelections (Enum)

  • OPEN: Open areas with minimal obstruction to wind.

  • ROUGH: Areas with rough terrain or obstructions.

  • INTERMEDIATE: Intermediate conditions between open and rough.

InternalPressureSelections (Enum)

  • ENCLOSED: Completely enclosed structures.

  • PARTIALLY_ENCLOSED: Partially enclosed with openings.

  • LARGE_OPENINGS: Structures with large open areas.

WindImportanceFactor (Enum)

  • ULS_LOW, ULS_NORMAL, ULS_HIGH, ULS_POST_DISASTER: Ultimate Limit State factors for various building importance levels.

  • SLS_LOW, SLS_NORMAL, SLS_HIGH, SLS_POST_DISASTER: Service Limit State factors for various building importance levels.

SnowImportanceFactor (Enum)

  • ULS_LOW, ULS_NORMAL, ULS_HIGH, ULS_POST_DISASTER: Ultimate Limit State factors for snow loading.

  • SLS_LOW, SLS_NORMAL, SLS_HIGH, SLS_POST_DISASTER: Service Limit State factors for snow loading.

SeismicImportanceFactor (Enum)

  • ULS_LOW, ULS_NORMAL, ULS_HIGH, ULS_POST_DISASTER: Ultimate Limit State factors for seismic impacts.

  • SLS_LOW, SLS_NORMAL, SLS_HIGH, SLS_POST_DISASTER: Service Limit State factors for seismic impacts.

Note: These constants are used in calculations to determine various loads on structures.

Last modified: 24 March 2024