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How is the snow load on a roof calculated?
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For the persistent/transient design situation, the characteristic snow load on the roof, s, is given by relation (4.1) :
s=γIsμiCeCtsk
where :
γIsis the importance-exposure factor for snow action;
μiis the roof snow load shape coefficient (Chapter 5);
skis the characteristic ground snow load at the site, in kN/m²;
Ceis the exposure coefficient and Ctthe thermal coefficient.
The load acts vertically on the horizontal projection of the roof . For exceptional drifting treated as an accidental action, use relation (4.2), s=γIsμisk, instead .
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γIs=1.15, for a hospital with emergency/ambulance services and surgical departments.
Such hospitals are in importance-exposure class I: constructions with essential functions, whose integrity during a major natural or man-made hazard is vital for civil protection . Table 4.1 gives class I an importance-exposure factor for snow action of γIs=1.15.
The classes follow CR 0, Annex A1, Table A1.1, and reflect the human and economic consequences of a major hazard and the building’s role in the post-hazard response .
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At A=1200m, the characteristic ground snow load is sk≈3.38kN/m2.
For sites at 1000m<A≤1500mwhere the zoning map gives 2.0kN/m2, relation (3.1) applies :
sk=2.0+0.00691(A−1000)
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Values from relation (3.1) are mandatory minimums for design .
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CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
3. Snow load on the ground
3.1 Characteristic value of the snow load on the ground
(1) The characteristic value of the ground snow load is defined with a 2% probability of being
exceeded in a year (mean recurrence interval IMR=50 years), computed with the Gumbel
distribution for maxima.
(2) With the agreement of the client, for designing buildings and structures for snow action
where an increased level of safety is desired, or constructions and/or roofs that are sensitive
to snow action, a ground snow load value may be used whose probability of being exceeded
is lower than 2% ( IMR>50 years), determined according to the provisions of Annex B.
(3) The characteristic values of the ground snow load on the territory of Romania, sk, are
given in the zoning map of Figure 3.1. The values presented are valid for the snow design of
constructions located at altitudes A≤1000m.
(4) The characteristic values of the ground snow load in Figure 3.1 are mandatory minimum
values for the design of constructions for snow action.
(5) Table A.1 of Annex A gives the characteristic values of the ground snow load for 337 urban
localities in Romania.
(6) The characteristic value of the ground snow load at sites with an altitude in the range
1000m<A≤1500m is found with the following relations:
sk(1000m<A≤1500m)=2.0+0.00691(A−1000)sk(1000m<A≤1500m)=1.5+0.00752(A−1000) for sk(A≤1000m)=2.0kN/m2 for sk(A≤1000m)=1.5kN/m2
(3.1)
(3.2)
where the values sk(A≤1000m) are given in Figure 3.1.
(7) The values of the ground snow load at sites with an altitude of 1000m<A≤1500m that
result from relations (3.1) and (3.2) are minimum mandatory values for designing structures
for snow action.
(8) For sites located at altitudes A>1500m, the provisions of paragraph 1.2(4) apply. At
these sites, for the snow design of constructions, the minimum mandatory value of the
ground snow load is the one corresponding to an altitude of 1500 m, computed with relations
(3.1) or (3.2).
Figure 3.1 Zoning of the characteristic values of the ground snow load sk,kN/m2, for altitudes A≤1000m
NOTE: For altitudes A >1000m the values sk are determined with relations (3.1) and (3.2)
4. Snow load on roofs
4.1 Characteristic value of the snow load on roofs
(1) The snow load on roofs takes into account how snow is deposited depending on the shape of
the roof and on the redistribution of snow caused by wind and by melting.
(2) The factors that influence how snow is deposited on the roof may include:
a) the shape of the roof;
b) the thermal properties of the roof;
c) the roughness of the roof surface;
d) the amount of heat generated under the roof;
e) the proximity of other buildings;
f) the surrounding terrain;
g) local weather conditions, in particular wind characteristics, temperature variations
and the expected precipitation (rain or snowfall).
(3) For the persistent/transient design situation, two distributions of the snow load are
used:
(i) the undrifted snow load (see definition 1.4(4)) and
(ii) the drifted snow load (see definition 1.4(5)).
(4) The snow load distributions are determined according to Chapters 5 and 7.
(5) The snow load is considered to act vertically on the horizontal projection of the roof area
(load per square metre of the horizontal projection of the roof).
(6) The snow load distributions on roofs apply to the case of natural deposition of snow on
roofs.
(7) It is recommended to adopt constructive/preventive measures to avoid situations in which
the snow load on the roof increases because the water drainage system of the roof is blocked by
freezing.
(8) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the persistent/transient
design situation is determined as follows:
s=γIsμiCeCtsk
(4.1)
where:
γIs is the importance-exposure factor for snow action;
μi is the roof snow load shape coefficient (Chapter 5);
sk is the characteristic value of the ground snow load [kN/m2] at the site;
Ce is the exposure coefficient of the building at the site;
Ct is the thermal coefficient.
(9) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the design situation in which
snow is treated as an accidental action (due to exceptional snow drifting on the roof) is
determined as follows:
s=γlsμisk
(4.2)
where:
γIs is the importance-exposure factor for snow action;
μi is the snow load shape coefficient for loads due to exceptional snow drifting on
roofs (Chapter 7);
sk is the characteristic value of the ground snow load [kN/m2] at the site.
(10) In accordance with the provisions of CR 0, Annex A1, Table A1.1, constructions are divided
into importance-exposure classes according to the human and economic consequences that may
be caused by a major natural and/or man-made hazard, as well as to their role in the post-hazard
response activities of society.
(11) The values of the importance-exposure factor for snow action, γIs, associated with each
importance-exposure class are given in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Values of the importance-exposure factor for snow action γIs
Class of
importance-
exposure
Buildings
Engineering structures
γIs
Class I
Constructions having essential functions, for which preserving their integrity during
an event caused by a major natural and/or man-made hazard is vital for civil
protection, such as:
(a) Hospitals and other healthcare buildings
that have emergency/ambulance services
and surgical departments
(b) Fire stations, police and gendarmerie
headquarters, multi-storey above-ground
car parks and garages for vehicles of the
emergency services of all types
(c) Power generation and distribution
stations and/or those providing essential
services for the other categories of
buildings listed here
(d) Buildings containing toxic gases,
explosives and/or other hazardous
substances
(e) Communication and/or emergency
coordination centres
(f) Shelters for emergency situations
(g) Buildings with essential functions for
public administration
(h) Buildings with essential functions for
public order, emergency management,
national defence and security;
(i) Buildings housing water tanks and/or
pumping stations essential in emergency
situations
(j) Buildings with a total height above
ground of more than 45 m
and other similar buildings
(a) Water tanks, treatment,
purification and water pumping
stations essential in emergencies
(b) Power transformer stations
(c) Structures containing radioactive
materials
(d) Constructions with essential
functions for public order,
emergency management, national
defence and security
(e) Telecommunication towers
(f) Control towers for airport
and harbour operations
(g) Power distribution and
transmission line poles
and other similar structures
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CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§4.1 · p.3
(6) The snow load distributions on roofs apply to the case of natural deposition of snow on roofs. (7) It is recommended to adopt constructive/preventive measures to avoid situations in which the snow load on the roof increases because the water drainage system of the roof is blocked by freezing. (8) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the persistent/transient design situation is determined as follows:
s=γIsμiCeCtsk
(4.1)
where: γIs is the importance-exposure factor for snow action; μi is the roof snow load shape coefficient (Chapter 5); sk is the characteristic value of the ground snow load [kN/m2] at the site; Ce is the exposure coefficient of the building at the site; Ct is the thermal coefficient. (9) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the design situation in which snow is treated as an accidental action (due to exceptional snow drifting on the roof) is determined as follows:
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§4.1 · p.3
where: γIs is the importance-exposure factor for snow action; μi is the roof snow load shape coefficient (Chapter 5); sk is the characteristic value of the ground snow load [kN/m2] at the site; Ce is the exposure coefficient of the building at the site; Ct is the thermal coefficient. (9) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the design situation in which snow is treated as an accidental action (due to exceptional snow drifting on the roof) is determined as follows:
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§4.1 · p.3
(4) The snow load distributions are determined according to Chapters 5 and 7. (5) The snow load is considered to act vertically on the horizontal projection of the roof area (load per square metre of the horizontal projection of the roof).
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§4.1 · p.3
where: γIs is the importance-exposure factor for snow action; μi is the roof snow load shape coefficient (Chapter 5); sk is the characteristic value of the ground snow load [kN/m2] at the site; Ce is the exposure coefficient of the building at the site; Ct is the thermal coefficient.
s=γlsμisk
(4.2)
where: γIs is the importance-exposure factor for snow action; μi is the snow load shape coefficient for loads due to exceptional snow drifting on roofs (Chapter 7); sk is the characteristic value of the ground snow load [kN/m2] at the site. (10) In accordance with the provisions of CR 0, Annex A1, Table A1.1, constructions are divided into importance-exposure classes according to the human and economic consequences that may be caused by a major natural and/or man-made hazard, as well as to their role in the post-hazard response activities of society. (11) The values of the importance-exposure factor for snow action, γIs, associated with each importance-exposure class are given in Table 4.1.
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§4.1 · p.5
Class of importance- exposure Constructions having essential functions, for which preserving their integrity during an event caused by a major natural and/or man-made hazard is vital for civil protection, such as: (a) Hospitals and other healthcare buildings that have emergency/ambulance services and surgical departments (b) Fire stations, police and gendarmerie headquarters, multi-storey above-ground car parks and garages for vehicles of the emergency services of all types (c) Power generation and distribution stations and/or those providing essential services for the other categories of buildings listed here (d) Buildings containing toxic gases, explosives and/or other hazardous substances (e) Communication and/or emergency coordination centres (f) Shelters for emergency situations (g) Buildings with essential functions for public administration (h) Buildings with essential functions for public order, emergency management, national defence and security; (i) Buildings housing water tanks and/or pumping stations essential in emergency situations (j) Buildings with a total height above ground of more than 45 m
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§4.1 · p.5
(10) In accordance with the provisions of CR 0, Annex A1, Table A1.1, constructions are divided into importance-exposure classes according to the human and economic consequences that may be caused by a major natural and/or man-made hazard, as well as to their role in the post-hazard response activities of society. (11) The values of the importance-exposure factor for snow action, γIs, associated with each importance-exposure class are given in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1: Values of the importance-exposure factor for snow action γIs
Class of importance- exposure Constructions having essential functions, for which preserving their integrity during an event caused by a major natural and/or man-made hazard is vital for civil protection, such as: (a) Hospitals and other healthcare buildings that have emergency/ambulance services and surgical departments (b) Fire stations, police and gendarmerie headquarters, multi-storey above-ground car parks and garages for vehicles of the emergency services of all types (c) Power generation and distribution stations and/or those providing essential services for the other categories of buildings listed here (d) Buildings containing toxic gases, explosives and/or other hazardous substances (e) Communication and/or emergency coordination centres (f) Shelters for emergency situations (g) Buildings with essential functions for public administration (h) Buildings with essential functions for public order, emergency management, national defence and security; (i) Buildings housing water tanks and/or pumping stations essential in emergency situations (j) Buildings with a total height above ground of more than 45 m
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§4.1 · p.4
(10) In accordance with the provisions of CR 0, Annex A1, Table A1.1, constructions are divided into importance-exposure classes according to the human and economic consequences that may be caused by a major natural and/or man-made hazard, as well as to their role in the post-hazard response activities of society. (11) The values of the importance-exposure factor for snow action, γIs, associated with each importance-exposure class are given in Table 4.1.
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§3.1 · p.1
(4) The characteristic values of the ground snow load in Figure 3.1 are mandatory minimum values for the design of constructions for snow action. (5) Table A.1 of Annex A gives the characteristic values of the ground snow load for 337 urban localities in Romania. (6) The characteristic value of the ground snow load at sites with an altitude in the range 1000m<A≤1500m is found with the following relations:
sk(1000m<A≤1500m)=2.0+0.00691(A−1000)sk(1000m<A≤1500m)=1.5+0.00752(A−1000) for sk(A≤1000m)=2.0kN/m2 for sk(A≤1000m)=1.5kN/m2
(3.1)
where the values sk(A≤1000m) are given in Figure 3.1. (7) The values of the ground snow load at sites with an altitude of 1000m<A≤1500m that result from relations (3.1) and (3.2) are minimum mandatory values for designing structures for snow action.
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§3.1 · p.1
where the values sk(A≤1000m) are given in Figure 3.1. (7) The values of the ground snow load at sites with an altitude of 1000m<A≤1500m that result from relations (3.1) and (3.2) are minimum mandatory values for designing structures for snow action.
CR 1-1-3-2012 Snow loads (excerpt)
§4.1 · p.3
(1) The snow load on roofs takes into account how snow is deposited depending on the shape of the roof and on the redistribution of snow caused by wind and by melting. (2) The factors that influence how snow is deposited on the roof may include: a) the shape of the roof; b) the thermal properties of the roof; c) the roughness of the roof surface; d) the amount of heat generated under the roof; e) the proximity of other buildings; f) the surrounding terrain; g) local weather conditions, in particular wind characteristics, temperature variations and the expected precipitation (rain or snowfall).
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4. Snow load on roofs
4.1 Characteristic value of the snow load on roofs
(1) The snow load on roofs takes into account how snow is deposited depending on the shape of
the roof and on the redistribution of snow caused by wind and by melting.
(2) The factors that influence how snow is deposited on the roof may include:
a) the shape of the roof;
b) the thermal properties of the roof;
c) the roughness of the roof surface;
d) the amount of heat generated under the roof;
e) the proximity of other buildings;
f) the surrounding terrain;
g) local weather conditions, in particular wind characteristics, temperature variations
and the expected precipitation (rain or snowfall).
(3) For the persistent/transient design situation, two distributions of the snow load are
used:
(i) the undrifted snow load (see definition 1.4(4)) and
(ii) the drifted snow load (see definition 1.4(5)).
(4) The snow load distributions are determined according to Chapters 5 and 7.
(5) The snow load is considered to act vertically on the horizontal projection of the roof area
(load per square metre of the horizontal projection of the roof).
(6) The snow load distributions on roofs apply to the case of natural deposition of snow on
roofs.
(7) It is recommended to adopt constructive/preventive measures to avoid situations in which
the snow load on the roof increases because the water drainage system of the roof is blocked by
freezing.
(8) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the persistent/transient
design situation is determined as follows:
s=γIsμiCeCtsk
(4.1)
where:
γIs is the importance-exposure factor for snow action;
μi is the roof snow load shape coefficient (Chapter 5);
sk is the characteristic value of the ground snow load [kN/m2] at the site;
Ce is the exposure coefficient of the building at the site;
Ct is the thermal coefficient.
(9) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the design situation in which
snow is treated as an accidental action (due to exceptional snow drifting on the roof) is
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4. Snow load on roofs
4.1 Characteristic value of the snow load on roofs
(1) The snow load on roofs takes into account how snow is deposited depending on the shape of
the roof and on the redistribution of snow caused by wind and by melting.
(2) The factors that influence how snow is deposited on the roof may include:
a) the shape of the roof;
b) the thermal properties of the roof;
c) the roughness of the roof surface;
d) the amount of heat generated under the roof;
e) the proximity of other buildings;
f) the surrounding terrain;
g) local weather conditions, in particular wind characteristics, temperature variations
and the expected precipitation (rain or snowfall).
(3) For the persistent/transient design situation, two distributions of the snow load are
used:
(i) the undrifted snow load (see definition 1.4(4)) and
(ii) the drifted snow load (see definition 1.4(5)).
(4) The snow load distributions are determined according to Chapters 5 and 7.
(5) The snow load is considered to act vertically on the horizontal projection of the roof area
(load per square metre of the horizontal projection of the roof).
(6) The snow load distributions on roofs apply to the case of natural deposition of snow on
roofs.
(7) It is recommended to adopt constructive/preventive measures to avoid situations in which
the snow load on the roof increases because the water drainage system of the roof is blocked by
freezing.
(8) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the persistent/transient
design situation is determined as follows:
s=γIsμiCeCtsk
(4.1)
where:
γIs is the importance-exposure factor for snow action;
μi is the roof snow load shape coefficient (Chapter 5);
sk is the characteristic value of the ground snow load [kN/m2] at the site;
Ce is the exposure coefficient of the building at the site;
Ct is the thermal coefficient.
(9) The characteristic value of the snow load on the roof, s, for the design situation in which
snow is treated as an accidental action (due to exceptional snow drifting on the roof) is
determined as follows:
s=γlsμisk
(4.2)
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Papers, technical reports, theses
“What sample size and confidence level did the study use?
Tenders & procurement
Tender books, offers, bills of quantities
“What warranty period does the tender require for the roofing?
Internal knowledge
Procedures, handbooks, process documentation
“Who approves a change order above 10,000 EUR?
Eurocodes
National standards
ISO standards
Datasheets
Service manuals
Contracts
Regulations
Research papers
Technical reports
Tender books
Procedures
Scanned archives
Theses
Drawings & schematics
Eurocodes
National standards
ISO standards
Datasheets
Service manuals
Contracts
Regulations
Research papers
Technical reports
Tender books
Procedures
Scanned archives
Theses
Drawings & schematics
§ 7FAQ
Questions, answered.
What documents can I upload?
PDFs — born-digital or scanned. Atlas extracts text, formulas, tables and figure captions, scans included. Uploads count towards a daily per-user quota of documents and pages.
Which languages does Atlas understand?
Documents can be in any language the OCR reads, and you can ask in a different one: Atlas answers in the language of your question and keeps formulas, clause numbers and quotes verbatim. The interface is in English and Romanian.
Can it make things up?
It is built not to. Atlas answers only from passages it retrieved from your workspaces, cites every fact, and says plainly when your documents don’t cover a question. For anything critical, the source is one click away — check it.
Who can see my documents?
Only members of the workspace you upload them to. Every search is filtered by workspace inside the index, and you control membership with an invite link you can rotate or revoke.
Which AI services does Atlas use?
Mathpix converts the PDFs, Voyage AI creates the embeddings, Cohere reranks search results, and Google Gemini writes the answers and formula glosses.
What if one of those services is down?
Atlas degrades instead of failing: without semantic search it falls back to lexical and image search; without the reranker it uses the fused ranking. If nothing can be searched, it tells you rather than answering from memory.
Can I try it with my own documents?
Yes. Book a demo and we’ll set up a workspace with a few of your PDFs, so you can judge the answers against sources you know.
Bring one document. Check every answer.
Send us a PDF you know inside out. We’ll set up a workspace, and you’ll see how Atlas answers — and exactly where each answer comes from.