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Structural Basics for Roofers

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Structural fundamentals relevant to practising roofers: load types including dead loads (roof covering weight 25-90 kg/m2), snow loads (DIN EN 1991-1-3, snow load zones 1-3), wind loads (DIN EN 1991-1-4, wind zones 1-4), and imposed maintenance loads. Basic stress types: compression, tension, bending, and shear. Reading structural drawings. Knowing when to involve a structural engineer. Using span tables to size rafters.

Inhaltsübersicht

  • Dead Loads and Imposed Loads on Roofs
  • Snow Loads and Wind Loads
  • Stress Types: Compression, Tension, Bending and Shear
  • Reading Structural Drawings and Using Span Tables
Comparative table showing roof covering types and their dead loads in kg per square metre of inclined roof surface
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