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Abstract
The uplift resistance of roof decks on many existing buildings in the U.S. is quite limited particularly at the perimeter and corners of buildings constructed prior to the mid-to-late 1980s. As greater attention is given to the wind design of roof coverings, an increasing number of deck failures will be experienced during high winds unless the uplift resistance of weak decks is increased. This paper provides guidance for accessing the need to upgrade the uplift resistance of roof decks as part of the reroofing work.
The uplift resistance of roof decks on many existing buildings in the U.S. is quite limited particularly at the perimeter and corners of buildings constructed prior to the mid-to-late 1980s. As greater attention is given to the wind design of roof coverings, an increasing number of deck failures will be experienced during high winds unless the uplift resistance of weak decks is increased. This paper provides guidance for accessing the need to upgrade the uplift resistance of roof decks as part of the reroofing work.
Date
0/2001
0/2001
Author(s)
Thoma Smith
Thoma Smith
Page(s)
331-335
331-335
Keyword(s)
uplift resistance; wind resistance; wind damage
uplift resistance; wind resistance; wind damage