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A practical deep-dive for Canadian structural engineers into the nuances of snow loads, exploring the distinction between Ss and Sr, the changing specific weight of snow (γ), regional variations, and the historical context of the NBCC.
How NBCC 2020 handles sliding snow, solar panel arrays, and the loads on snow retention systems and sunshades on modern roofs.
Five live load provisions in the NBCC 2020 commentary that are easy to miss, including snow load combinations, two-way slab restrictions, and repair garage durability requirements.
A practical walkthrough of the Mononobe-Okabe method for designing flexible retaining walls under seismic loads in Canada, complete with code insights and critical limitations every structural engineer should know.
A practical comparison for Canadian structural engineers on determining and applying wind and snow loads under NBCC Part 4 and Part 9, highlighting key differences and when to switch to a more detailed analysis.
A practical comparison of NBCC Part 4's Limit States Design and Part 9's prescriptive approach for Canadian structural engineers, exploring implications for design and responsibility.
I’m Arun Kishore, a Professional Engineer based in Vancouver, BC. I specialize in structural engineering for LNG facilities, civic water infrastructure, and advanced buildings - with a passion for automating the tedious stuff so engineers can focus on what matters.
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