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Dipl.-Ing. (BA) Markus Baumgärtel
2021-03-22

Considering Snow Drift

In RFEM and RSTAB, snow drift is considered according to 5.3.4(3) of DIN EN 1991‑1‑3 for saw-tooth roofs.

To determine the correct load, it is necessary to specify the position of the drifted snow according to nodes of the roof surface.

Generating Snow Load
Generating Snow Load

This way, you can quickly create two load cases: "Snow with Drifted Snow" and "Snow Without Drifted Snow."

Snow Load Without Snow Drift
Snow Load Without Snow Drift

Snow Load with Snow Drift
Snow Load with Snow Drift

Saw-Tooth Roof
Saw-Tooth Roof

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Mr. Baumgärtel provides technical support for Dlubal Software customers.

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