Expected Snow Loads on Structures from Incomplete Hydrological Data

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An assessment of snow loads in Switzerland was required for a revision of the building code. Settling curves of snow are used to compute water equivalents of snow if direct measurements are not available. Based on a frequency analysis, relations between the snow load and the altitude are given for various return periods. Problems of regional effects and of converting the snow-cover data to roof loads are outlined.

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