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ABSTRACT
This handbook provides basic criteria for the estimation of loadings
to be used in the design of civil engineering structures. It is
intended for use by experienced architects and engineers. The
contents include criteria relating to combining loads for purposes of
design and suggested limitations on deflections.
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FOREWORD
This handbook has been developed from an evaluation of facilities in
the shore establishment, from surveys of the availability of new
materials and construction methods, and from selection of the best
design practices of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command
(NAVFACENGCOM), other Government agencies, and the private sector.
This handbook uses, to the maximum extent feasible, national
professional society, association, and institute standards.
Do not deviate from this handbook without prior approval of
NAVFACENGCOM Code 15C. Recommendations for improvement are
encouraged from within the Navy and from the private sector and
should be furnished on the DD Form 1426 provided inside the back
cover to Officer in Charge, Naval Facilities Engineering Service
Center, East Coast Detachment, Mr. Robert Prince, Code 00CE,
901 M Street, Building 218, Washington, DC 20374-6018,
telephone commercial (202) 433-8761.
THIS HANDBOOK SHALL NOT BE USED AS A REFERENCE DOCUMENT FOR
PROCUREMENT OF FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION. IT IS TO BE USED IN THE
PURCHASE OF FACILITIES ENGINEERING STUDIES AND DESIGN (FINAL PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATES). DO NOT REFERENCE IT IN MILITARY
OR FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS.

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CRITERIA MANUALS
Criteria
Manual Title P/A
MIL-HDBK-1002/1 Structural Engineering General NAVFAC
Requirements
MIL-HDBK-1002/2 Loads NAVFAC
MIL-HDBK-1002/3 Steel Structures NORTHDIV
DM-2.04 Concrete Structures LANTDIV
MIL-HDBK-1002/5 Timber Structures NORTHDIV
MIL-HDBK-1002/6 Aluminum Structures, Masonry NORTHDIV
Structures, Composite Structures,
and Other Structural Materials
DM-2.08 Blast Resistant Structures NORTHDIV
DM-2.09 Masonry Structural Design for ARMY
Tri-Service, TM-5-809-3,
AFM 88-3, Chap 3
NOTE: Design manuals, when revised, will be converted to military
handbooks.

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CONTENTS
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Section 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Section 2 DEAD LOADS
2.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.2 Unit Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.3 Allowance for Partitions . . . . . . . . . .2
2.3.1 Uniform Load Equivalents . . . . . . . . . .2
2.3.2 Nonconcurrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.4 Service Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.5 Soil and Soil Moisture . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.6 Stability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 3 LIVE LOADS (INCLUDING LIVE LOAD REDUCTION)
3.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Class A Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Class B Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.1 Snow Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.2 Wind Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.3 Roof Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.4 Uniformly Distributed Loads. . . . . . . . 15
3.3.5 Thrusts on Handrails . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.6 Concentrated Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.7 Live Load Reduction. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.3.8 Live Loads for Warehouses. . . . . . . . . 22
3.4 Class C Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5 Partial Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5.1 Pattern Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5.2 Moving Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5.3 Unsymmetrical Loadings . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5.4 Prestressing (Including Post-Tensioning)
Forces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Section 4 IMPACT, TRACTION, AND SWAY
4.1 Class A Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2 Crane Runways and Supports - Impact. . . . 29
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4.3 Crane Runways and Supports - Traction
and Sway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4 Machinery Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5 Sway Load on Spectator Stands. . . . . . . 29
4.6 Hangers for Floors and Balconies. . . . . .29
4.7 Impact Due to Berthing. . . . . . . . . . .31
4.8 Vibrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.8.1 Resonance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.8.2 Foundation Considerations. . . . . . . . . 31
4.8.2.1 Foundation Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.8.2.2 Isolation of Foundations for Vibrating
Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.8.3 Collateral Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 5 SNOW LOADS
5.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.1 Balanced Snow Load . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.2 Barrel-Vaulted Roof. . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.3 Exposure Factor, C
e
. . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.4 Eaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.5 Flat Roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.6 Ground Snow Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.7 Multiple Folded Plate Roof . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.8 Slope Factor, C
s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.9 Snow Load Importance Factor, I . . . . . . 32
5.2.10 Thermal Factor, C
t
. . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.11 Unbalanced Snow Load . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3 Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4 Ground Snow Loads, P
g
. . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.5 Flat Roof Snow Loads . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.5.1 Exposure Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
t
. . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.5.3 Snow Load Importance Factor. . . . . . . . 56
5.5.4 Minimum Roof Snow Load . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.6 Sloped Roof Snow Loads, P
s
. . . . . . . . 57
5.6.1 Warm Roof Slope Factor, C
s
. . . . . . . . 57
5.6.2 Cold Roof Slope Factor, C
s
. . . . . . . . 57
5.6.3 Roof Slope Factor for Arched Roofs . . . . 57
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5.6.4 Roof Slope Factor for Multiple Folded
Plate and Barrel-Vaulted Roofs . . . . . . 57
5.7 Unloaded Portions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.8 Unbalanced Roof Snow Loads . . . . . . . . 57
5.8.1 Unbalanced Snow Loads for Hip and Gable
Roofs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.8.2 Unbalanced Snow Loads for Arched Roofs . . 58
5.8.3 Unbalanced Snow Loads for Multiple Folded
Plate and Barrel-Vaulted Roofs . . . . . . 58
5.9 Drifts on Lower Roofs. . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.9.1 Regions With Light Snow Loads. . . . . . . 59
5.9.2 Lower Roof of a Building . . . . . . . . . 59
5.9.3 Adjacent Buildings and Terrain Features. . 60
5.10 Roof Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.11 Sliding Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Section 6 LOADS FOR SPECIAL STRUCTURES
6.1 Crane Runways, Trackage, and Supports. . . 67
6.2 Waterfront Structures. . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3 Antenna Supports and Transmission Line
Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
6.3.1 Dead Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3.2 Live Load on Stairways and Walkways. . . . 67
6.3.3 Wind Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3.4 Ice Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3.5 Thermal Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3.6 Pretension Forces. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3.7 Broken Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3.8 Erection Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.4 Turbine Generator Foundations. . . . . . . 69
6.4.1 Vertical Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.4.2 Steam Condenser Load . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.4.3 Torque Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.4.4 Horizontal Loads on Support Framing. . . . 69
6.4.5 Horizontal Forces Within Structure . . . . 69
6.4.6 Assumed Forces on Centerline Guides . . . 70
6.4.7 Temperature Variation . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.4.8 External Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 7 WIND LOADS
7.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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7.2 Wind Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.2.1 Velocity Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.2.2 Design Wind Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.3 Purlins, Girts, Sheathing, Siding,
Fastenings, Walls and Doors. . . . . . . . 72
7.4 Eaves and Cornices . . . . . . . . . . . .102
7.5 Class A Structures . . . . . . . . . . . .102
7.6 Special Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . .102
7.6.1 Wind on Berthed Vessel . . . . . . . . . .102
7.6.2 Prefabricated Buildings of Standard
Manufacture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
7.6.3 Mobile Home Tie-Downs. . . . . . . . . . .102
7.6.4 Wind-Induced Vibrations. . . . . . . . . .102
7.6.5 Cranes and Derricks. . . . . . . . . . . .103
Section 8 EARTHQUAKE FORCES
8.2 Class B Structures . . . . . . . . . . . .104
8.2.1 Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
8.2.2 Parts or Components. . . . . . . . . . . .104
8.2.3 Earthquake Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
8.2.4 Existing Structures. . . . . . . . . . . .104
8.3 Class C Structures . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Section 9 OTHER LOADS
9.1 Earth Pressures and Foundation Structure
Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
9.2 Fluid Pressures and Forces . . . . . . . .105
9.2.1 Hydrostatic Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .105
9.2.2 Wave Forces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
9.2.3 Current Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
9.3 Centrifugal Forces . . . . . . . . . . . .105
9.4 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
9.5 Thermal Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
9.5.1 Temperature Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . .105
9.5.2 Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
9.6 Friction Forces. . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
9.6.1 Sliding Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
9.6.2 Rockers or Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . .106
9.6.3 Foundations on Earth . . . . . . . . . . .106
9.6.4 Other Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
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9.7 Shrinkage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
9.7.1 Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
9.7.2 Coefficient of Shrinkage . . . . . . . . .106
9.8 Foundation Displacement and Settlement . .106
9.9 Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
9.9.1 On Antenna Supports and Transmission
Line Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
9.9.2 On Bridge Piers . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
9.10 Blast Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Section 10 COMBINATIONS OF LOADS
10.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
10.3 Class B Structures . . . . . . . . . . . .108
10.3.1 Working Stress Design. . . . . . . . . . .108
10.3.2 Exception for Plastic Design of Steel
Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
10.3.3 Clarifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
10.4 Class C Structures . . . . . . . . . . . .109
10.4.1 Adjustment of Load Factors and
Allowable Stresses. . . . . . . . . . . . 109
10.4.2 Miscellaneous Provisions . . . . . . . . .110
Section 11 DEFLECTION LIMITATIONS
11.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
11.2 Special Criteria for Allowable
Deflection of Elevator and Escalator
Beams and Supports. . . . . . . . . . . . 111
11.2.1 Overhead Machine Beams of Alternating-
Current Installations. . . . . . . . . . .111
11.2.2 Overhead Machine Beams of Direct-Current
Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
11.2.3 Overhead Beams Supporting Machine Beams. .111
11.2.4 Overhead Sheave Beams. . . . . . . . . . .111
11.3 Machinery Supports (Other Than Elevators
and Escalators). . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
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FIGURES
Figure 1 Typical Influence Areas . . . . . . . . . 24
2 Ground Snow Loads, P
g
, Western United
States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
g
, Central United
States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
g
, Eastern United
States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5 Graphs for Determining Roof Slope
Factor C
s
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6 Balanced and Unbalanced Snow Loads Hip
and Gable Roofs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
7 Unbalanced Loading Conditions for Arched
Roofs 10 Degrees < [theta] < 60 Degrees. .63
8 Balanced and Unbalanced Snow Loads
Multiple Folded Plate Roof. . . . . . . . 64
9 Configuration of Drift on Lower Roofs. . .65
10 Configuration of Drift on Lower Roofs
of a Separate Building. . . . . . . . . . 66
11 Ice Load on Antenna Supports and
Transmission Line Structures. . . . . . . 68
12 Peak Gust Windspeeds (mph) [m/s] at
30 Feet [9.1 m] Aboveground (25-Year
Recurrence Interval). . . . . . . . . . . 73
13 Velocity Pressure and Variation of
Velocity Pressure With Height
Aboveground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
14 Pressure Coefficients for Compound Roof
Shapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
15 Pressure Coefficients for Open Sheds. . . .99
16 Pressure Coefficients for Structures
Having Multiple Presentments. . . . . . . 100
17 Wind Forces on Guy Wires and Cables. . . .101
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TABLES
Table 1 Unit Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Minimum Design Dead Loads for Assembled
Elements of Construction. . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Uniform Live Load Requirements for Special
Occupancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Uniform Live Loads for Storage Warehouses. 25
5 Crane Runways and Supports, Load Increases
for Impact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6 Snow Data for Locations Inside the
50 States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
7 Snow Data for Locations Outside the
50 States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8 Exposure Factor, C
e
. . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9 Thermal Factor, C
t
. . . . . . . . . . . . .52
10 Snow Load Importance Factor, I. . . . . . .52
11 Densities for Use in Establishing Drift
Loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
12 Wind and Frost Penetration Data for
Contiguous States. .. . . . . . . . . . . .74
13 Wind and Frost Penetration Data for
Locations Other Than the Contiguous
States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
14 External Pressure Coefficient (C
p
) for
Average Loads on Main Wind - Force
Resisting System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
p
)
for Loads on Building Components and
Cladding for Buildings With Mean Roof
Height Less Than h < 60 ft. [h < 18 m] -
Walls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
p
) for
Loads on Building Components and
Cladding for Buildings With Mean Roof
Height h < 60 ft. [h < 18 m] - Roofs. . . 91
17 External Pressure Coefficients for Loads
on Building Components and Cladding for
Buildings With Mean Roof Height h > 60 ft.
[h > 18 m] - Roofs and Walls. . . . . . . 92
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18 Internal Pressure Coefficients for
Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
19 External Pressure Coefficients for Arched
Roofs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
20 Pressure Coefficients and Location of
Center of Pressure for Flat Roofs Over
Open Buildings and Other Structures. . . .94
21 Pressure Coefficients for Chimneys,
Tanks, and Similar Structures. . . . . . .95
22 Pressure Coefficients for Solid Signs. . .96
23 Pressure Coefficients for Open Signs and
Latticed Frameworks. . . . . . . . . . . .97
REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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Section 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope. This handbook prescribes criteria for estimating
loadings used in the design of civil engineering structures,
including temporary and prefabricated structures. This handbook is
not complete in itself; special loadings and special design criteria
relating to specific types of structures (waterfront structures and
airport pavements, for example) are presented in the various topical
manuals and military handbooks which are a part of this series.
Consult these manuals and handbooks where applicable.
1.2 Cancellation. This handbook, MIL-HDBK-1002/2A, dated
15 October 1996, cancels and supersedes MIL-HDBK-1002/2, dated September
1988.
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Section 2: DEAD LOADS
2.1 Definition. The term "dead load" refers to the weights of
integral materials and equipment (including the structure's own
weight) supported in, or on, a structure and intended to remain
permanently in place.
2.2 Unit Weights. Table 1 provides unit weights of various
construction materials. Table 2 provides minimum design dead loads
for assembled construction elements.
2.3 Allowance for Partitions. The weights of partitions are
considered to be dead load. Provide for actual weights of
partitions, as shown on the architectural plans for a building in the
design.
2.3.1 Uniform Load Equivalents. The uniform load equivalents
listed below may be used in lieu of actual partition weights, except
in the following cases: (1) bearing partitions; (2) in toilet room
areas (other than in one- and two-family residences); (3) in stair,
elevator, and similar core areas; or (4) in areas where partitions
are concentrated.
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Equivalent Uniform Load (psf) [kPa]
Partition Weight (plf) [N/m] To be added to floor dead and live
loads)
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50 [730] or less 0 [0]
51 to 100 [740 to 1460] 6 [.29]
101 to 200 [1470 to 2920] 12 [.57]
201 to 350 [2930 to 5110] 20 [.96]
Greater than 350 [5110] Use actual concentrated live loads.
In office or public buildings, or in other occupancies
where partitions are likely to be subject to rearrangement or
alteration, the minimum allowance for the weight of partitions shall
be a uniform load equivalent of 20 pounds per square foot (psf)
[.96 kPa].
2.3.2 Nonconcurrence. Design live loads may be omitted from the
strip of floor area under each partition.
2.4 Service Equipment. Include in the dead load the weights of
building service equipment, including: plumbing, stacks, piping,
heating and air conditioning equipment, electrical equipment,
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elevators, elevator machinery, flues, and similar fixed equipment.
Consider the weight of equipment that is part of the tenant occupancy
of a given area as live load.
2.5 Soil and Soil Moisture. Unless test data is available to
indicate otherwise, the unit weight of dry soil shall be 110 pounds
per cubic foot (pcf) [1800 kg/cu. m], and the unit weight of
saturated soil shall be 135 pcf [2200 kg/cu. m].
Table 1
Unit Weights
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Material pcf* Material pcf*
_____________________________________________________________________
Metals, alloys, ores: Hemlock 29
Aluminum, cast, hammered 165 Hickory 49
Brass, cast, rolled 534 Locust 46
Bronze, 7.9 to 14% Sn 509 Maple, hard 43
Bronze, aluminum 481 Maple, white 33
Copper, cast, rolled 556 Oak, chestnut 54
Copper ore, pyrites 262 Oak, live 59
Gold, cast, hammered 1205 Oak, red, black 41
Gold, bars, stacked 1133 Oak, white 46
Gold, coin in bags 1084 Pine, Oregon 32
Iron, cast, pig 450 Pine, red 30
Iron, wrought 485 Pine, white 26
Iron, spiegeleisen 468 Pine, yellow, long-leaf 44
Iron, ferrosilicon 437 Pine, yellow, short-leaf 38
Iron ore, hematite 325 Poplar 30
Iron ore, hematite in bank 160-180 Redwood, California 26
Iron ore, hematite loose 130-160 Spruce, white, black 27
Iron ore, limonite 237 Walnut, black 38
Iron ore, magnetite 315 Walnut, white 26
Iron slag 172 Masonry:
Lead 710 Cast-stone masonry
Lead ore, galena 465 (cement, stone, sand) 144
Magnesium, alloys 112 Cinder fill 57
Manganese 475 Concrete plain:
Manganese ore, pyrolusite 259 Cinder 108
*Multiply values in "pcf" by 16.02 to get "kg/cu. m"
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Unit Weights
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Mercury 849 gypsum, loose 53-64
Monel metal 556 gypsum, set 110
bank slag 67-72
Nickel 565 Slags, bank screenings 98-117
Platinum, cast, hammered 1330 machine slag 96
Silver, cast, hammered 656 slag sand 49-55
Silver bars, stacked 590 Terra cotta, architectural:
filled 120
Silver coin in bags 590 unfilled 72
Steel, cast or rolled 490 Soil:
Tin, cast, hammered 459 par. 2.5
Tin ore, cassiterite 418 Minerals:
Zinc, cast, rolled 440 Asbestos 153
Zinc ore, blende 253 Barytes 281
Basalt 184
Timber, U.S. seasoned: Slag 138
Moisture content by weight: Stone (including gravel) 150
(Seasoned timber, 15 to 20% Ashlar masonry:
green timber, up to 50%) Granite, syenite, gneiss 185
Ash, white, red 40 Limestone, marble 160
Cedar, white, red 22 Sandstone, bluestone 140
Chestnut 41 Mortar rubble masonry:
Cypress 30 Granite, syenite, gneiss 155
Elm white 45 Limestone, marble 150
Fir, Douglas 32 Sandstone, bluestone 130
Fir, eastern 25 Dry rubble masonry:
Sandstone, bluestone 110 Granite, syenite, gneiss 130
Brick masonry: Limestone, marble 125
brick 140 Stone, quarried, filled:
Common brick 120 Basalt, granite, gneiss 96
Concrete masonry: Limestone, marble, quartz 95
Cement, stone, sand 144 Sandstone 82
Cement, slag, etc. 130 Shale 92
cinder, etc. 100 Greenstone, hornblende 107
Various building materials: Bituminous substances:
cinders 40-45 Asphaltum 81
portland, cement, loose 90 Coal, anthracite 97
portland, cement, set 183 Coal, bituminous 84
*Multiply values in "pcf" by 157.1 to get "N/cu. m"
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Coal, lignite 78 Saltpeter 67
Coal, peat, turf, dry 47 Starch 96
Coal, charcoal, pine 23 Sulfur 125
Coal, charcoal, oak 33 Wool 82
Coal, coke 75 Various liquids:
Graphite 131 Alcohol 100% 49
Paraffin 56 Acid, muriatic, 40% 75
Petroleum 54 Acid, nitric, 91% 94
Petroleum, refined 50 Acid, sulfuric, 87% 112
Petroleum, benzine 46 Coal, coke 23-32
Petroleum, gasoline 42 Various solids:
Pitch 69 Cereals, oats-bulk 32
Tar, bituminous 75 Cereals, barley-bulk 39
Coal and coke, piled: Cereals, corn, rye-bulk 48
Coal, anthracite 47-58 Cereals, wheat-bulk 48
Coal, bituminous, lignite 40-54 Cork, compressed 14.4
Coal, peat, turf 20-26 Cotton, flax, hemp 93
Coal, charcoal 10-14 Fats 58
Bauxite 159 Flour, loose 28
Borax 109 Flour, pressed 47
Chalk 137 Glass, common 156
Clay, marl 137 Glass, plate or crown 161
Dolomite 181 Glass, plate or crown 161
Feldspar, orthoclase 159 Glass, crystal 184
Gneiss, serpentine 159 Hay and straw - bales 20
Granite, syenite 175 Leather 59
Greenstone, trap 187 Paper 58
Gypsum, alabaster 159 Potatoes, piled 42
Hornblende 187 Rubber, caoutchouc 59
Limestone, marble 165 Rubber goods 94
Magnesite 187 Lye, soda, 66% 106
Phosphate rock, apatite 200 Oil, vegetable 58
Porphyry 172 Oil, creosote 65
Pumice, natural 40 Oil, fuel 60.6
Quartz, flint 165 Oil, gasoline 46
Sandstone, bluestone 147 Water, 4 C, max density 62.428
Shale, slate 175 Water, sea water 64
Soapstone, talc 169 Water, ice 56
Salt, granulated, piled 48 Water, snow, fresh fallen 8
*Multiply values in "pcf" by 157.1 to get "N/cu. m"
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Table 2
Minimum Design Dead Loads for Assembled Elements of Construction
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See footnotes at end of table.
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WALLS
1,3
psf
2
WALLS
1,3
psf
2
4-inch clay brick, 34 17-inch concrete brick, 174
high absorption heavy aggregate
4-inch clay brick, 39 17-inch concrete brick 130
medium absorption light aggregate
4-inch clay brick, 46 22-inch clay brick, 168
low absorption high absorption
4-inch sand-lime brick 38 22-inch clay brick, 194
4-inch concrete brick, 46 medium absorption
heavy aggregate 22-inch clay brick, 216
4-inch concrete brick, 33 low absorption
light aggregate 22-inch sand-lime brick 173
high absorption heavy aggregate
8-inch clay brick, 89 4-inch brick, 4-inch load-bearing 60
low absorption structural clay tile backing
8-inch sand-lime brick 74 4-inch brick, 8-inch load-bearing 75
8-inch concrete brick, 89 structural clay tile backing
heavy aggregate 4-inch brick, 8-inch load-bearing 75
8-inch concrete brick, 68 structural clay tile backing
light aggregate 8-inch load-bearing 42
12-1/2-inch clay brick, 100 structural clay tile
high absorption 12-inch load-bearing 58
12-1/2-inch clay brick, 115 structural clay tile
medium absorption 4-inch concrete block, 30
12-1/2-inch clay brick, 130 heavy aggregate
low absorption 8-inch concrete block, 55
12-1/2-inch sand-lime 105 heavy aggregate
brick
12-1/2-inch concrete 130 12-inch concrete block, 85
brick, heavy aggregate heavy aggregate
12-1/2-inch concrete 98 4-inch concrete block, 20
brick, light aggregate light aggregate
17-inch clay brick, 134 8-inch concrete block, 35
high absorption light aggregate
17-inch clay brick, 155 12-inch concrete block, 55
17-inch clay brick, 173 2-inch furring tile, one side 12
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PARTITIONS
1,3
psf
2
PARTITIONS
1,3
psf
2
3-inch clay tile 17 Wood studs, 2 x 4:
4-inch clay tile 18 12-inch o.c. 2.1
10-inch clay tile 40 Wood studs, 2 x 4, 12
2-inch facing tile 15 plastered one side
4-inch facing tile 25 Wood studs, 2 x 4, 20
6-inch facing tile 38 plastered two sides
2-inch gypsum block 9-1/2 Steel or wood studs, 6
3-inch gypsum block 10-1/2 5/8-inch gypsum board each side
4-inch gypsum block 12-1/2 Steel or wood studs, 9
5-inch gypsum block 14 2 layers 2-inch gypsum board
6-inch gypsum block 18 each side
2-inch solid plaster 20 Glass block masonry:
4-inch solid plaster 32 4-inch glass-block walls 18
4-inch hollow plaster 22 and partitions
4-inch concrete block, 30 Steel partitions 4
heavy aggregate Asbestos hard board
(corrugated), 3
6-inch concrete block, 42 per 1/4-inch of thickness
heavy aggregate Stone, 4-inch 55
8-inch concrete block, 55 Split furring tile:
heavy aggregate 1-1/2-inch 8
12-inch concrete block, 85 2-inch 8-1/2
heavy aggregate Concrete slabs:
4-inch concrete block, 20 Concrete, reinforced-stone, 12-1/2
light aggregate per inch of thickness
6-inch concrete block, 28 Concrete, reinforced-cinder, 9-1/2
8-inch concrete block, 38 Concrete, reinforced,
light aggregate lightweight, per inch of
thickness 9
12-inch concrete block, 55 Concrete, plain, lightweight 12
Concrete, plain cinder, 9
per inch of thickness
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Floor finish and fill
3
Finish
floor to Load,
top slab psf
2
inches
3
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7/8-inch wood block on stone- 4 40
concrete fill
1-inch cement finish on stone- 4 48
concrete fill
1-inch terrazzo on stone-
concrete fill 4 48
Clay tile on stone-concrete
fill 4 48
Marble and mortar on stone- 4 50
concrete fill
Hollow core planks (2) (2)
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1
For masonry construction, add 5 psf [.24 kPa]
for each face plastered.
2
Multiply values in "psf" by .04788 to get values in "kPa."
3
Multiply values in "inches" by 25.4 to get values in "mm."
4
See manufacturer's data for sizes and weights which are
available locally.
2.6 Stability. For stability calculations (e.g., overturning,
sliding, and rotation), decrease estimates of dead load by 10 percent
(0.90 load factor indicated in par. 10.3), and discount the following
elements of dead load:
a) Allowances for future addition or future wearing
course;
b) Allowances for fills and finishes, where such fills and
finishes are intended to be replaced periodically;
c) Weight of overlying soil. Provide the required safety
factors identified in DM-7.01, Soil Mechanics, and
DM-7.02, Foundations and Earth Structures, assuming full overlying
soil in place. Additionally, provide a stability factor of 1.05,
with the weight of the overlying soil discounted. These values apply
under the design loads. Exception: for cases in which the weight (or
passive resistance) of the soil will clearly be a design
consideration in future excavations, lesser stability factors are
permitted.
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Section 3: LIVE LOADS (INCLUDING LIVE LOAD REDUCTION)
3.1 Definition. Live loads include all loads (vertically down,
vertically up, and lateral) incident to the occupancy and use of a
structure. Live loads exclude forces incident to the environment
(e.g., snow, wind, rain, earthquake, stream flow, waves, ice, the
impact of berthing, the weight and lateral pressure due to earth).
Consider centrifugal traction, braking, and impact forces as
incidental to (and a part of) the live load effect. For definitions
of Class A, Class B, and Class C Structures, refer to MIL-HDBK-
1002/1, Structural Engineering General Requirements.
3.2 Class A Structures. The provisions of the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
and American Railway Engineering Association (AREA) design standards
apply.
3.3 Class B Structures
3.3.1 Snow Load. Refer to Section 5.
3.3.2 Wind Load. Refer to Section 7.
3.3.3 Roof Loads
a) Concurrence. Concurrent with snow load, provide the
design of roofs for loads incident to ponding of rainwater. Non-
concurrent with snow load, provide for the loads incident to the
weight of people, materials, and equipment necessary to make repairs
during the service life of the roof. The weight of people,
materials, and equipment necessary to make repairs during the service
life of the roof also are considered as non-concurrent with the
design wind load.
b) Ponding. Calculate the load due to ponding on the
basis of the flexibility of the roof structure, an initial deviation
from a plane or sloped surface of at least 1-1/2 inches [38 mm], and
the adequacy of the drainage system (the provisions of MIL-HDBK-
1002/1 notwithstanding, a storm of 50 year recurrence interval shall
be considered).
c) Minimum Design Load. The purpose of a minimum design
load is to provide for the weight of people, materials, and
equipment.
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Make allowance in the design of secondary framing (e.g.,
roof deck and rafters) for a minimum load of 15 psf
[.72 kPa] for roof slopes of 1 vertical to 2 horizontal, or steeper;
and 20 psf [.96 kPa] for flatter roofs; each coupled with a
concentrated load of 250 pounds [1110 N] on a 24-inch [610 mm] by 24-
inch [610 mm] area. For main members (e.g., trusses and arches) the
minimum design load may be reduced to 12 psf
[.57 kPa].
These provisions for minimum load do not apply if special
scaffolding, runners, or similar device is provided as a work surface
for workmen and materials during construction and repair operations.
3.3.4 Uniformly Distributed Loads. The live loads to be assumed
in the design of Class B Structures are the maximum loads likely to
be imposed by the intended use or occupancy, but not less than those
indicated in Table 3.
3.3.5 Thrusts on Handrails. Design both exterior and interior
stairway and balcony railings to resist a simultaneous vertical and
horizontal thrust of 50 pounds per linear foot
[730 N/mm] applied to the top rail. For one- and two-family
dwellings, the thrusts shall be 20 pounds per linear foot
[290 N/m].
3.3.6 Concentrated Loads
a) Consider application of a concentrated load in the
design of a sidewalk. The concentrated load to be considered is the
maximum wheel load which reasonably could mount the sidewalk, but
applied without impact. Use this concentrated load in the design of
appurtenant components of sidewalks (e.g., manholes, manhole covers,
vault covers, and gratings).
b) Driveways shall be considered Class A Structures.
c) Accessible, open-web steel joists over garages or
manufacturing spaces shall be capable of supporting an 800-pound
[3560 N] concentrated load placed at any bottom chord panel point,
applied concurrently with the other live loads. This load shall be
considered a load of infrequent occurrence. Note that this
requirement normally will require reinforcing the panel point
connections of joists of standard design; this requirement should be
stated on the construction plans.
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Table 3
Uniform Live Load Requirements for Special Occupancy
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OCCUPANCY OR USE LIVE LOAD
(psf) [kPa]
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Armories (see Drill Halls)
Assembly area (including theaters)
Fixed Seats (fastened to floor). . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Movable seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 4.8
Lobbies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 4.8
Platforms (assembly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Stage floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 7.2
Automatic data processing rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 7.2
Bag storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Balconies, one- and two-family residences and not exceeding
100 sq. ft. [9.3 sq. m] . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Balconies, other. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Bakeries, general area. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Bakeries, storage area. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Barber shop . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Barracks and dormitories
partitioned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 1.9
non-partitioned, including allowances for future. . . . . .60 2.9
partitions
corridors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Battery charging room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Boiler houses . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Bowling alleys, poolrooms, and similar recreation areas . 75 3.6
Car wash rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Canteens, general area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Canteens, storage area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Catwalks, buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 1.2
Catwalks, Marine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 2.4
Chapels
Aisles, corridors, and lobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Balconies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Fixed seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Offices and miscellaneous rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 1.9
Cobbler shop. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Computer rooms. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
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Concentrated loads:
Elevator machine room grating
(on area of 4 sq. in. [2600 sq. mm]) . . . . . . 300 lb. 1330 N
Finish light floor plate construction
(on area of 1 sq. in. [650 sq. mm]). . . . . .. . 200 lb. 890 N
Main corridors, large offices, and similar areas
(on 2.5 ft. x 2.5 ft. [760 mm x 760 mm]). . . . .2000 lb. 8900 N
Scuttles, skylight ribs, and accessible ceilings . 200 lb. 890 N
Sidewalks (on 2.5 ft. x 2.5 ft. [760 mm x 760 mm]) 8000 lb. 35 600 N
Stair treads (on center of tread). . . . . . . . . .300 lb. 1330 N
Court rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 3.8
Dance halls and ballrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Day rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Dining rooms and restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Kitchen, general area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Drill halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Drum fillings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 7.2
Drum washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
File rooms:
Letter files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 3.8
Card files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Drawing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 200 9.6
Fire escapes (single-family dwellings) . . . . . . . . . 40 1.9
Galleys:
Dishwashing rooms (mechanical) . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 14
General kitchen area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Provision storage (not refrigerated) . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Preparation room:
meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 12
vegetable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Garages
Passenger cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 2.4
Trucks and buses - see Class A Structures
Garbage storage rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Generator rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
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Table 3 (Continued)
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Guard house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Gymnasiums (main floors and balconies). . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Hangars (Obtain wheel loads of aircraft and impact
factors from using agency.)
Hospitals
Operating rooms, laboratories. . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Private rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 1.9
Wards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 1.9
Corridors (above first floor) . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 3.8
Incinerators; charging floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 7.2
Laboratories; normal scientific equipment. . . . . . .. 100 4.8
Latrines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Laundries; general areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Libraries
Reading rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Stock rooms (books and shelving @ 65 pcf)
[1040 kg/cu. m] but not less than. . . . . . . . . . .150 7.2
Corridors, above first floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 3.8
Linen storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Lobbies, vestibules and large waiting rooms . . . . . . 100 4.8
Locker rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Lounges, day rooms, small recreation areas . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Manufacturing
Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Heavy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 12
Marquee and canopies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Mechanical equipment rooms (general). .. . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Mechanical room (air conditioning). . .. . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Mechanical telephone and radio equipment rooms. . .. . . 150 7.2
Mess halls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 100 4.8
Morgues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 100 4.8
Office buildings
Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 2.4
Lobbies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
File and computer rooms (to be individually evaluated)
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Table 3 (Continued)
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Post exchanges (see Stores)
Post offices:
General area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Work rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Power plants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Projection booths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Promenade roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2.9
Pump houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Recreation rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Receiving rooms (radio) including roof areas supporting
antennas and electronic equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .150 7.2
Refrigeration storage rooms:
Dairy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 12
Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 13
Residential:
One- and two-family dwellings:
Uninhabitable attics without storage. . . . . . . . 10 .48
Uninhabitable attics with storage . . . . . . . . . 20 .96
Habitable attics and sleeping areas . . . . . . . . 30 1.4
All other areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 1.9
Hotel and multi-family houses
Private rooms and corridors serving them. . . . . . . 40 1.9
Public rooms and corridors serving them . . . . . . 100 4.8
Rubbish storage rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Scrub decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Shops:
Aircraft utility .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Assembly and repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 to 400 12 to 19
Blacksmith . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Bombsight. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Carpenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Drum repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 14
Engine overhaul.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 14
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Table 3 (Continued)
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Store houses:
Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
Ammunition (one story). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 96
Cold storage:
first floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 19
upper floors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 14
Dry provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 14
Fuse and detonator (one story) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 24
General:
first floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600 to 1000 29 to 48
second floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 19
third floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 14
high explosives (one story). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 24
inert materials (one story) . . . . . . . 500 to 2000 24 to 96
light tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 7.2
paint and oil (one story). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 24
pipe and metals (one story). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 48
pyrotechnics (one story) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 24
small arms (one story) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 24
subsistence buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 9.6
torpedo (one story) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 17
Stores (Sales)
Retail
First floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Upper floors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Wholesale, all floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 6.0
Tailor shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3.6
Telephone exchange rooms
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 7.2
Locations subject to earth tremors, gunnery practice or
other conditions causing unusual vibrations. . . . . . 250 12
Terminal equipment buildings (all areas other than stairs,
toilets, and washrooms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 7.2
Walkways and elevated platforms (other than exitways) . . 60 2.9
Yards and terraces (pedestrian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
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d) Any single panel point of the lower chord of accessible
roof trusses (other than open-web joists), or any point of other
accessible primary structural members over commercial garage,
manufacturing and storage floors, and maintenance and repair
facilities, shall be designed to support a 2000 pound [8900 N]
concentrated load, applied concurrently with other live loads. This
load shall be considered a load of infrequent occurrence.
e) For quarters, consider a concentrated load of 200
pounds [890 N] on an area of 4 square inches [2600 sq. mm].
f) The provisions of Table 3 relating to light floor plate
construction apply to floor insets, such as registers.
g) For boiler rooms, make allowance for a 3000 pound
[13 300 N] concentrated load applied over an area of 20 square inches
[12 900 sq. mm], in areas outside the limits of the boilers, applied
non-concurrently with the uniform live load.
h) Floors in garages or portions of buildings used for
storage of motor vehicles shall be designed for the following
concentrated loads: (1) for passenger cars accommodating not more
than nine passengers, 2000 pounds [8900 N] acting on an area of 20
square inches [12 900 sq. mm]; (2) mechanical parking structures
without slab or deck, for passenger cars only, 1500 pounds [6670 N]
per wheel; and (3) for trucks or buses, maximum axle load on an area
of 20 square inches [12 900 sq. mm].
3.3.7 Live Load Reduction
a) Subject to limitations indicated in par. 3.3.7b),
members having an influence area of 400 square feet [37 sq. m] or
more may be designed for a reduced live load determined by applying
the following:
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[L = L (0.25 + 4.57 / A ] In SI Units
o I
)
where: L = reduced design live load per square foot [square
meter] of area supported by the member
L
o
= unreduced design live load per square foot [square
meter] of area supported by the member.
A
I
= influence area, square feet [square meters]. The
influence area, A
I
, is four times the tributary area
for a column, two times the tributary area for a
beam, and is equal to the panel area for a two-way
slab. (See Figure 1.)
b) Limitations on Live Load Reduction. The reduced design
live load shall not be less than 50 percent of the basic live load
(L
o
) for members supporting one floor, nor less than 40 percent of
L
o
, otherwise.
c) Exceptions to permissible reductions. The following
are exceptions to the reductions in subpars. a) and b) above.
(1) For live loads greater than 100 psf [4.8 kPa] and
for garages used for passenger cars only, no reduction is permitted
for members supporting one floor; however, where two or more floors
are supported, a 20 percent reduction is permitted.
(2) For live loads less than 100 psf [4.8 kPa], no
reduction is permitted for members supporting floor(s) in the
following areas: public assembly; garages, except where two or more
floors are supported as noted in Equation (1) above; one-way slab
floor.
3.3.8 Live Loads for Warehouses. See Table 4.
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Equation: L = L (0.25 +
15
A
) In English Units
o
I
(1)
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3.4 Class C Structures. The provisions of the applicable
criteria manual series shall apply.
3.5 Partial Loadings
3.5.1 Pattern Loadings. The provisions of American Concrete
Institute (ACI)-318, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced
Concrete, relating to frame analysis and design (arrangement for live
load) apply.
3.5.2 Moving Loads. For structures subject to moving or to
variable loads, design each part with those live loads on the
structure that develop the maximum stresses in the considered part.
3.5.3 Unsymmetrical Loadings. Note that for a slender
compression members, and for members which lack torsional rigidity,
the torsions and eccentricities induced by unsymmetrical loadings may
be more critical than the effects of heavier, symmetric loadings.
Several collapses, particularly of light roof structures, have been
attributed to this cause. Stresses in cantilever framing also are
sensitive to partial, unsymmetrical loading.
3.5.4 Prestressing (Including Post-Tensioning) Forces.
Consideration of partial tensioning, and increments of tensioning is
required.
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Table 4
Uniform Live Loads for Storage Warehouses
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Weight per Weight per
cubic foot Height square foot
of space of pile of floor Live Load
Material (lb)
1
(ft)
2
(lb)
1
(psf)
3
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Building materials:
Asbestos 50 6 300
Bricks, building 45 6 270
Bricks, fire clay 75 6 450
Cement, natural 59 6 354 300
Cement, portland 72 to 105 6 432 to 630 to
Gypsum 50 6 300 400
Lime and plaster 53 5 265
Tiles 50 6 300
Woods, bulk 45 6 270
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Drugs, paints, oil:
Alum, pearl, in barrels 33 6 198
Bleaching powder, in hogsheads 31 3-1/2 102
Blue vitriol, in barrels 45 5 225
Glycerine, in cases 52 6 312
Linseed oil, in barrels 36 6 216
Linseed oil, in iron drums 45 4 180
Logwood extract, in boxes 70 5 350
Rosin, in barrels 48 6 288
Shellac, gum 38 6 228 200
Soaps 50 6 300 to
Soda ash, in hogsheads 62 2-3/4 167 300
Soda, caustic, in iron drums 88 3-3/8 294
Soda, silicate, in barrels 53 6 318
Sulfuric acid 60 1-5/8 100
Toilet articles 35 6 210
Varnishes 55 6 330
White lead paste, in cans 174 3-1/2 610
White lead, dry 86 4-3/4 408
Red lead and litharge, dry 132 3-3/4 495
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1,2,3
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Table 4 (Continued)
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Material (lb)
1
(ft)
2
(lb)
1
(psf)
3
_______________________________________________________________________
Dry goods, cotton, wool:
Burlap, in bales 43 6 258
Carpets and rugs 30 6 180
Coir yarn, in bales 33 8 264
Cotton, in bales, American 30 8 240
Cotton, in bales, foreign 40 8 320
Cotton bleached goods, 28 8 224
in cases
Cotton flannel, in cases 12 8 96
Cotton sheeting, in cases 23 8 184
Cotton yarn, in cases 25 8 200
Excelsior, compressed 19 8 152 200
Hemp, Italian, compressed 22 8 176 to
Hemp, Manila, compressed 30 8 240 250
Jute, compressed 41 8 328
Linen damask, in cases 50 5 250
Linen goods, in cases 30 8 240
Linen towels, in cases 40 6 240
Silk and silk good 45 8 360
Sisal, compressed 21 8 168
Tow, compressed 29 8 232
Wool, in bales, compressed 48
Wool, in bales, not compressed 13 8 104
Wool, worsteds, in cases 27 8 216
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Groceries, wines, liquors:
Beans, in bags 40 8 320
Beverages 40 8 320
Canned goods, in cases 58 6 348
_______________________________________________________________________
1,2,3
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Table 4 (Continued)
_______________________________________________________________________
Material (lb)
1
(ft)
2
(lb)
1
(psf)
3
_______________________________________________________________________
Groceries, wines, liquors (continued):
Cereals 45 8 360
Cocoa 35 8 280
Coffee, roasted, in bags 33 8 264
Coffee, green, in bags 39 8 312
Dates, in cases 55 6 330
Figs, in cases 74 5 370
Flour, in barrels 40 5 200 250
Fruits, fresh 35 8 280 to
Meat and meat products 45 6 270 300
Milk, condensed 50 6 300
Molasses, in barrels 48 5 240
Rice, in bags 58 6 348
Sal soda, in barrels 46 5 230
Salt, in bags 70 5 350
Soap powder, in cases 38 8 304
Starch, in barrels 25 6 150
Sugar, in barrels 43 5 215
Sugar, in cases 51 6 306
Tea, in chests 25 8 200
Wines and liquors, in barrels 38 6 228
_______________________________________________________________________
Hardware:
Automobile parts 40 8 320
Chain 100 6 600
Cutlery 45 8 360
_______________________________________________________________________
1,2,3
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Table 4 (Continued)
_______________________________________________________________________
Material (lb)
1
(ft)
2
(lb)
1
(psf)
3
_______________________________________________________________________
Hardware (Continued):
Door checks 45 6 270
Electrical goods and machinery 40 8 320
Hinges 64 6 384
Locks, in cases, packed 31 6 186
Machinery, light 20 8 160
Plumbing fixtures 30 8 240 300
Plumbing supplies 55 6 330 to
Sash fasteners 48 6 288 400
Screws 101 6 606
Shafting steel 125
Sheet tin, in boxes 278 2 556
Tools, small, metal 75 6 450
Wire cables, on reels - - 425
Wire, insulated copper, in 63 5 315
coils
Wire, galvanized iron, in coils 74 4-1/2 333
Wire, magnet, on spools 75 6 450
_______________________________________________________________________
Miscellaneous:
Automobile tires 30 6 180
Automobiles, uncrated 8 - 64
Books (solidly packed) 65 6 390
Furniture 20 -
Glass and chinaware, in crates 40 8 320
Hides and leather, in bales 20 8 160 --
Leather and leather goods 40 8 320
Paper, newspaper, & strawboards 35 6 210
Paper, writing and calendared 60 6 360
Rope, in coils 32 6 192
Rubber, crude 50 8 400
Tobacco, bales 35 8 280
_______________________________________________________________________
Notes:
1
Multiply values in "pounds" by 4.448 to get values in "N"

2
Multiply values in "ft" by 304.8 to get values in "mm"

3
Multiply values in "psf" by .04788 to get values in "kPa"
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Section 4: IMPACT, TRACTION, AND SWAY
4.1 Class A Structures. Provisions of AASHTO and AREA
standards apply.
4.2 Crane Runways and Supports - Impact. Provisions of Table 5
apply.
4.3 Crane Runways and Supports - Traction and Sway. Provisions
of DM-38.01, Weight-Handling Equipment apply.
4.4 Machinery Supports
________________________________________________________________
Type of Machinery Minimum Impact Allowance
________________________________________________________________
1. Reciprocating Machinery 50% of weight
and Heavy Power-Driven of machine
Units
2. Light, Shaft- or Motor- 25% [1]
Driven Units
3. Elevator Machinery Supporting Beams - 100% [2]
Supporting Columns - 80% [2]
Foundations - 40% [2]
4. Escalators 15% [3]
_______________________________________________________________
Notes: [1] of total weight of machine.
[2] of total lifted load, including live load.
[3] of weight of moving parts, plus live load.
_______________________________________________________________
4.5 Sway Load on Spectator Stands. Provide for a lateral load
effect equal to 24 pounds per linear foot [350 N/m] of seating
applied in a direction parallel to each row of seats, and 10 pounds
per linear foot [150 N/m] of seating applied in a direction
perpendicular to the row of seats. Apply these two components of
sway load simultaneously. The sway load on spectator stands is
considered to be concurrent with a wind load generated by a wind
velocity equal to one-half the velocity of the design wind load, but
not more than 50 miles per hour
[22 m/sec].
4.6 Hangers for Floors and Balconies. Provide for impact equal
to one-third of the tension due to the live load.
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4.7 Impact Due to Berthing. Refer to MIL-HDBK-1025/1, Piers
and Wharves, for evaluation of lateral and longitudinal forces.
4.8 Vibrations. Vibrations are induced in structures by
reciprocating and rotating equipment, rapid application and
subsequent removal of a load, or by other means. Vibrations take
place in flexural, extensional, or torsional modes, or any
combination of the three.
4.8.1 Resonance. Resonance occurs when the frequency of an
applied dynamic load coincides with a natural frequency of the
supporting structure. In this condition, vibration deflections
increase progressively to dangerous proportions. Prevent resonance
by ensuring, in the design, that the natural frequency of a structure
and the frequency of load application do not coincide.
4.8.2 Foundation Considerations. Foundations for vibratory
machinery require careful consideration. Refer to NAVFAC
DM-7.01, DM-7.02, and DM-7.03, Soil Dynamics, Deep Stabilization, and
Special Geotechnical Construction, for the reaction of different
types of soils to vibratory loading and the determination of the
natural frequency of the foundation-soil system.
4.8.2.1 Foundation Design. Select the geometry and mass of the
foundation based on proper analysis satisfying imposed or appropriate
restrictions on resulting foundation movements (lateral, vertical,
and torsional). Consider foundation material properties and
interaction with foundation. For analysis, select dynamic loads
based on characteristics of machine operation (preferably measured or
provided by manufacturer) and anticipated maintenance.
4.8.2.2 Isolation of Foundations for Vibrating Machinery.
Foundations for heavy vibratory machinery are likely to require
isolation from the surrounding structure, floors, and foundations.
Depending on conditions, adequate isolation may be achieved by use of
insulating pads or springs, or by leaving an open space between the
machine base and surrounding structure. The latter method still
requires evaluation of whether vibrations can be transmitted to the
structure through the foundations. Refer to DM-7.01, DM-7.02, and
DM-7.03, for further discussion and references.
4.8.3 Collateral Reading. For further information on the
solutions of vibratory stresses and deflections, refer to Vibration
Problems in Engineering, S. Timoshenko, 1974, and Structural
Dynamics, Mario Paz, 1991.
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Section 5: SNOW LOADS
5.1 General. Snow load provisions for the design of structures
with basic roof configurations are established in this section. This
information has been excerpted from the Army/Air Force manual TM 5-
809-1/AFM 88-3, Chapter 1, Load Assumptions for Buildings, with some
revisions.
5.2 Definitions. The following are definitions for snow load
requirements:
5.2.1 Balanced Snow Load. Snow load, either P
f
or P
s
, applied to
the entire horizontal projection of a roof.
5.2.2 Barrel-Vaulted Roof. A roof consisting of a series of
segmental arches.
5.2.3 Exposure Factor, C
e
. A factor to account for the effect of
wind, due to site location, on the roof snow load.
5.2.4 Eaves. A margin or lower part of a roof. For a steeply
sloped arched roof, the eaves are taken at the point where the slope
is equal to 70 degrees.
5.2.5 Flat Roof. A roof with a slope less than 1 inch in 1 foot
[5 degrees].
5.2.6 Ground Snow Load. Snow load on the ground based on a 50-
year mean recurrence interval. (See Tables 6 and 7.)
5.2.7 Multiple Folded Plate Roof. A form of shell roof,
consisting of a series of flat plates in a variety of shapes, such as
V-shape, trapezoidal or Z-shape.
5.2.8 Slope Factor, C
s
. A factor accounting for the decreased
snow load on a sloped roof, due to sliding and improved drainage of
meltwater.
5.2.9 Snow Load Importance Factor, I. A factor accounting for
hazard to human life and damage to property.
t
. A factor accounting for reduction in
snow load by building heat.
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5.2.11 Unbalanced Snow Load. Increased snow load applied to only
a portion of a sloped roof. Unbalanced loads may develop on sloped
roofs because of sunlight and wind. Wind tends to reduce snow loads
on windward portions and increase snow loads on leeward portions.
5.3 Symbols. Snow load calculations in this section are based
on the following symbols:
C
e
= exposure factor (See Table 8)
C
s
= slope factor (See Figure 5)
C
t
= thermal factor (See Table 9)
h
b
= height of balanced snow load, feet [meters];
i.e., balanced snow load, P
f
or P
s
, divided by
appropriate density in Table 11
h
c
= clear height from top of balanced snow load on
lower roof to closest point on adjacent upper
roof, feet [meters]
h
d
= maximum height of snow drift, feet [meters]
I = snow load importance factor (See Table 10)
L = length of snow drift, feet [meters]; i.e.,
common length of upper and lower roofs
P
d
= maximum intensity of drift surcharge, load,
pounds per square foot [kPa]
P
f
= flat roof design snow load, pounds per square
foot [kPa]
P
g
= ground snow load, pounds per square foot, based
on a 50-year mean recurrence interval (See
Figure 2, 3, or 4, and Tables 6 and 7)
P
s
= sloped roof design snow load, pounds per square
foot [kPa]. This is used as the balanced snow
load for sloped roof.
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s = separation distance between buildings, feet
[meters]
w = width of snow drift, feet [meters]
[gamma] = snow drift density, pounds per cubic foot
[kg/cu. m] (See Table 11)
[theta] = slope of a gable roof or equivalent slope of an
arched roof, degrees
[phi] = slope of curve at a point on an arched roof,
degrees
5.4 Ground Snow Loads, P
g
. Ground snow loads, P
g
are the basic
data used to determine the design snow loads on roofs.
Table 6 provides the ground snow loads for major cities and
installations in the United States. Snow loads for the contiguous
United States are mapped in Figures 2, 3, and 4. In Alaska, extreme
local variations preclude meaningful statewide mapping of ground snow
loads; Table 6 provides ground snow loads for specific locations in
Alaska.
Areas of extreme local variations in the contiguous United
States are not zoned in Figures 2, 3, and 4, but are shown in black
instead. In some other areas the snow load zones are meaningful, but
the mapped values should not be used for certain geographic settings,
such as high country within these zones. Such areas are shaded in
Figures 2, 3, and 4, as a warning that the zoned value for those
areas applies only to normal settings in them. For procedures in
estimating site-specific ground snow loads for locations in the black
and shaded areas in Figures 2, 3, and 4 and not shown in Table 6,
refer to Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)
report, Snow Loads for the United States. Ground snow load data for
specific locations outside the 50 states is provided in Table 7.
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Table 6
Snow Data for Locations Inside the 50 States
______________________________________________________________________
Location Ground Snow Load
(psf) [kPa]
______________________________________________________________________
ALABAMA:
Anniston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Maxwell AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Birmingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Huntsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Fort Rucker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
ALASKA:
Adak Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Anchorage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 3.1
Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Bethel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Eielson AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.9
Elmendorf AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 3.1
Fairbanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 2.6
Fort Greely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.9
Juneau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 3.4
Kodiak Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Nome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 3.8
Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 2.4
Petersburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 6.2
Ft. Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 3.1
St. Paul Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 2.2
Seward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 2.6
Shemya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Sitka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 2.2
Talkeetna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 8.4
Unalakleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 2.6
Valdez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 8.1
Ft. Wainwright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 2.6
Whittier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 19
Wrangell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 3.4
Yakutat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 8.4
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Table 6 (Continued)
______________________________________________________________________
(psf) [kPa]
______________________________________________________________________
ARIZONA:
Fort Huachuca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Luke AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Navajo AD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.9
Phoenix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Tucson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Williams AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Yuma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
ARKANSAS:
Blytheville AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Fort Chaffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Little Rock AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
CALIFORNIA:
Castle AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
China Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Edwards AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Hamilton AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Hunter-Liggett MR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Long Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Los Angeles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
March AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Mare Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Norton AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Oakland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Fort Ord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Camp Pendelton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Port Hueneme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
San Diego. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
San Francisco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Sharpe AD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Sierra AD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Travis AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Vandenberg AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
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Table 6 (Continued)
______________________________________________________________________
(psf) [kPa]
______________________________________________________________________
COLORADO:
USAF Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 [1] 1.4 [1]
Fort Carson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 [1] .72 [1]
Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 [1] .72 [1]
Fitzsimons AMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 [1] .72 [1]
Peterson AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 [1] .72 [1]
Pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48 [1]
CONNECTICUT:
Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
New Haven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
New London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
DELAWARE:
Dover AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
FLORIDA:
Eglin AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Homestead AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Key West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
MacDill AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Miami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Orlando. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Patrick AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Pensacola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Tampa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Tyndall AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
______________________________________________________________________
[1] Determine drift load based on the ground snow load. Minimum roof
snow load is 30 pounds per square foot [1.4 kPa] based upon local
practice.
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Table 6 (Continued)
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(psf) [kPa]
______________________________________________________________________
GEORGIA:
Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Fort Benning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Fort Gordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Hunter AAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Macon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Robbins AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Fort Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0

HAWAII:
Barbers Point, Oahu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Hickam AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Hilo, Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Honolulu, Oahu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Kaneohe Bay, Oahu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Lihue, Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Schofield Barracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Wheeler AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
IDAHO:
Idaho Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Mountain Home AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
ILLINOIS:
Chanute AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 [2] 1.2 [2]
Great Lakes TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Joliet AAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
O'Hare IAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 [2] 1.2 [2]
Rock Island Arsenal. . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Savanna AD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 [2] 1.4 [2]
Scott AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
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[2] Determine drift load based on the ground snow load. Minimum roof
snow load is 25 pounds per square foot [1.2 kPa] based upon local
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INDIANA:
Fort Ben Harrison. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fort Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Grissom AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Indiana AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72

IOWA:
Burlington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Cedar Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Des Moines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Sioux City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
KANSAS:
Kansas AAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Fort Leavenworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
McConnell AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Fort Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Sunflower AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
KENTUCKY:
Fort Campbell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Fort Knox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Lexington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72

LOUISIANA:
Fort Polk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Lake Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Louisiana AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
New Orleans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Shreveport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
MAINE:
Bangor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 3.8
Brunswick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.9
Loring AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 4.8
Winter Harbor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.9
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MARYLAND:
Aberdeen Proving Ground. . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Andrews AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Annapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Baltimore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fort Detrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Edgewood Arsenal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fort Meade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fort Ritchie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7

MASSACHUSETTS:
Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Fort Devens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 2.2
L.G. Hanscom Field . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Otis AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Westover AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4

MICHIGAN:
Detroit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Kincheloe AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 3.4
K.I. Sawyer AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.9
Selfridge AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Wurtsmith AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 2.4

MINNESOTA:
Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 3.1
Minneapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 2.4

MISSISSIPPI:
Biloxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Columbus AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Keesler AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Meridian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
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MISSOURI:
Kansas City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Lake City AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fort Leonard Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Richards Gebaur AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Whiteman AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
MONTANA:
Helena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Malmstrom ABF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Missoula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2

NEBRASKA:
Cornhusker AAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Lincoln. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Offutt AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Omaha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
NEVADA:
Carson City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Fallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Hawthorne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Las Vegas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Wells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
NEW HAMPSHIRE:
Hanover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 2.6
Pease AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 2.4
Portsmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 2.4
NEW JERSEY:
Atlantic City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Bayonne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fort Monmouth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
McGuire AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Picatinny Arsenal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
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NEW MEXICO:
Albuquerque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Cannon AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Hollomon AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
White Sands MR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
NEW YORK:
Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Buffalo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Fort Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.9
Griffiss AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 2.4
New York City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Niagara Falls IAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Plattsburg AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 2.2
Watervliet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
West Point Military Reservation. . . . . . .35 1.7
NORTH CAROLINA:
Fort Bragg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Charlotte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Camp Lejeune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Greensboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Pope AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Seymour Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Sunny Point Ocean Terminal . . . . . . . . .10 .48
NORTH DAKOTA:
Bismarck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Fargo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Grand Forks AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Minot AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
OHIO:
Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Cleveland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
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OHIO (Continued):
Ravenna AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Wright-Patterson AFB . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
OKLAHOMA:
Enid/Vance AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Fort Sill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Tinker AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Tulsa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
OREGON:
Coos Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Umatilla AD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
PENNSYLVANIA:
Carlisle Barracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Letterkenny AD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Scranton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
RHODE ISLAND:
Newport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Providence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
SOUTH CAROLINA:
Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Fort Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Parris Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Shaw AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
SOUTH DAKOTA:
Ellsworth AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Sioux Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
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TENNESSEE:
Chattanooga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Holston AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Memphis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Milan AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Nashville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
TEXAS:
Austin/Bergstrom AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Dyess AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Ellington AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
El Paso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Fort Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Galveston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
TEXAS (continued):
Lone Star AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Reese AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
San Antonio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Wichita Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
UTAH:
Dugway P.G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 .48
Hill AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Salt Lake City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Tooele Army Depot. . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
VERMONT:
Bennington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 2.4
Burlington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Montpelier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 3.4
St. Albans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
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VIRGINIA:
Fort Belvoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fort Eustis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Fort Myer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Norfolk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Petersburg/Fort Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Quantico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Radford AAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
WASHINGTON:
Bremerton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fairchild AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Fort Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
McChord AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Seattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Walla Walla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Yakima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
WASHINGTON, DC:
Bolling AFB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Fort McNair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Walter Reed AMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
WEST VIRGINIA:
Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Sugar Grove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
WISCONSIN:
Badger AAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Fort McCoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Green Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Madison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Milwaukee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1.7
Osceola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 2.6
WYOMING:
Cheyenne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Yellowstone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2.9
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AFRICA:
Libya:
Wheelus AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Morocco:
Casablanca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Port Lyautey NAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
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ASIA:
India:
Bombay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Calcutta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Madras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
New Delhi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Japan:
Itazuke AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Johnson AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Misawa AB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Tachikawa AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Tokyo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Wakkanai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 2.6
Korea:
Kimpo AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Seoul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Uijongbu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Pakistan:
Peshawar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Saudi Arabia:
Bahrain Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Dhahran AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
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Taiwan:
Tainan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Taipei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Thailand:
Chiang Mai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Bangkok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Sattahip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Turkey:
Ankara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Karamursel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Vietnam:
Saigon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
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ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA:
Ascension Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Azores:
Lajes Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Bermuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
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CARIBBEAN SEA:
Bahama Islands:
Eleuthera Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Grand Bahama Island . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Grand Turk Island . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Great Exuma Island . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Cuba:
Guantanamo NAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
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Leeward Islands:
Antigua Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Puerto Rico:
Boringuen Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
San Juan and Sabana Seca . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Vieques Island and Roosevelt Roads . . . . 0 0
Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Trinidad Island:
Port of Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Trinidad NS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
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CENTRAL AMERICA:
Canal Zone:
Albrook AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Balboa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Coco Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Colon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
Cristobal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
France AFB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0
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EUROPE:
England:
Birmingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Mildenhall AB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Plymouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Sculthorpe AB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Southport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
South Shields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Spurn Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
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France:
Nancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Paris/Le Bourget . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Rennes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Vichy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Germany:
Bremen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Munich-Riem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Rhein-Main AB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Stuttgart AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 2.2
Greece:
Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Iceland:
Keflavik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Thorshofn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Italy:
Aviano AB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Brindisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Scotland:
Aberdeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Edzell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Glasgow/Renfrew Airfield . . . . . . . . 15 .72
Lerwick, Shetland Islands. . . . . . . . .15 .72
Londonderry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Prestwick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Stornoway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Thurso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .72
Spain:
Madrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
Rota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
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EUROPE (continued):
Spain (continued):
San Pablo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .24
Zaragoza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48
NORTH AMERICA:
Canada:
Argentia NAS, Newfoundland . . . . . . . .47 2.3
Churchill, Manitoba. . . . . . . . . . . .66 3.2
Cold Lake, Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . .41 2.0
Edmonton, Alberta. . . . . . . . . . . . .27 1.3
E. Harmon AFB, Newfoundland. . . . . . . .86 4.1
Fort William, Ontario. . . . . . . . . . .73 3.5
Frobisher, N.W.T.. . . . . . . . . . . . .50 2.4
Goose Airport, Newfoundland . . . . . . 100 4.8
Ottawa, Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 3.4
St. John's, Newfoundland . . . . . . . . 72 3.5
Toronto, Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 1.9
Winnipeg, Manitoba . . . . . . . . . . . .45 2.2
Greenland:
Narsarssuak AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1.4
Simiutak AB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
Sondrestrom AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .96
Thule AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1.2
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PACIFIC OCEAN AREA: Zero, unless local experience
indicates otherwise
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Table 8
Exposure Factor, C
e
Exposure
Category Siting of Structure[1] C
e

A Windy areas, roof exposed on all sides with no
shelter[2] afforded by terrain, higher structures,
or trees. 0.8
B Windy areas with little shelter[2] available. 0.9
C Snow removal by wind cannot be relied on to
reduce roof loads because of terrain, higher
structures, or several trees nearby. 1.0

D Areas that do not experience much wind and where
terrain, higher structure, or several trees
shelter[2] the roof. 1.1
E Densely forested areas that experience little
wind with roof located tightly among conifers. 1.2
[1] These conditions should be representative of those that are likely
to exist during the life of the structure. Roofs which contain
several large pieces of mechanical equipment or other obstructions
do not qualify for Exposure Category A.
[2] Obstructions within a distance of 10h
o
provide shelter, where h
o

is the height of the obstruction above the roof level. Deciduous
trees are leafless in winter. If the obstruction is created by
deciduous trees only, C
e
may be reduced 0.1.
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Table 9
Thermal Factor, C
t

Thermal Condition[1] C
t

Heated structure 1.0

Structure kept just above freezing 1.1

Unheated structure 1.2

[1] These conditions should be representative of those that
are likely to exist during the life of the structure.
Table 10
Snow Load Importance Factor, I
Building Snow Load
Category Occupancy Importance
Factor, I
I All buildings except those listed below 1.0
II High Risk 1.1

. Buildings where primary occupancy is
for assembly of 300 or more people in one
area; e.g., auditoriums, recreation
facilities, dining halls, commissaries, etc.

. Buildings having high value equipment.

. Facilities involving missile operations.

. Facilities involving sensitive munitions,
fuels, chemical and biological contaminants.
III Essential Facilities 1.2

. Buildings housing critical facilities which
are necessary for post-disaster recovery and
require continuous operation; e.g.,
hospitals, power stations, fire stations,
buildings, and other structures housing
mission-essential operations.
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5.5 Flat Roof Snow Loads. Calculate the snow load, P
f
on an
unobstructed flat roof using the following:
EQUATION: Contiguous United States
and areas outside the 50 States (2)
5.5.1 Exposure Factor. Consider wind effects in design by
applying the exposure factors in Table 8.
t
. Consider thermal effects in design by
applying the thermal factors in Table 9.
5.5.3 Snow Load Importance Factor. For structures where the
consequences of failure are more serious than normal, increase design
loads above normal. Appropriate values for I are presented in Table
10.
5.5.4 Minimum Roof Snow Load. The minimum snow load, P
f
is
applicable only to low sloped roofs as defined by [theta] below:
pitched roof [theta] < 15 degrees
arched roof [theta] < 10 degrees
The minimum P
f
for such roofs follow:
if P
g
< / = 20 pounds per square foot [.96 kPa],
then minimum P
f
= P
g
I
if P
g
> / = 20 pounds per square foot [.96 kPa],
then minimum P
f
= 20I [.96I in "kPa"].
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P = 0.7 C C I P
Equation: Alaska (3)
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P = 0.6 C C IP
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5.6 Sloped Roof Snow Loads, P
s
. Consider snow loads acting on
a sloping surface to act on the horizontal projection of that
surface. To obtain the sloped roof snow load, P
s
multiply the flat
roof snow load, P
f
by the roof slope factor, C
s
:
EQUATION: P
s
= C
s
P
f
(4)
Values of C
s
for warm and cold roofs are given in Figure 5.
5.6.1 Warm Roof Slope Factor, C
s
. For roofs (C
t
= 1.0 in Table
9) with a slippery surface that will allow snow to slide off the
eaves, determine the roof slope factor, C
s
using the dashed line in
Figure 5(a). For other warm roofs that cannot be relied on to shed
snow loads by sliding, use the solid line in Figure 5(a) to determine
the roof slope factor, C
s
.
5.6.2 Cold Roof Slope Factor, C
s
. For roofs (C
t
> 1.0 in Table
9) with a slippery surface that will allow snow to slide off the
eaves, determine the roof slope factor, C
s
using the dashed line in
Figure 5(b). For other cold roofs that cannot be relied on to shed
snow loads by allowing the snow to slide off, use the solid line in
Figure 5(b) to determine the roof slope factor, C
s
.
5.6.3 Roof Slope Factor for Arched Roofs. Consider portions of
arched roofs having a slope exceeding 70 degrees to be free of snow
load. The point at which the slope equals 70 degrees will be
considered the eaves for such roofs. For arched roofs, determine the
roof slope factor, C
s
from the appropriate curve in Figure 5 by
basing the slope on the vertical angle from the eaves to the crown.
5.6.4 Roof Slope Factor for Multiple Folded Plate and Barrel-
Vaulted Roofs. No reduction for snow load in the valleys will be
applied because of slope (i.e., C
s
= 1.0 regardless of slope and,
therefore, P
s
= P
f
).
5.7 Unloaded Portions. Consider the effect of removing half
the balanced snow load from any portion of the loaded area.
5.8 Unbalanced Roof Snow Loads. Consider winds from all
directions when establishing unbalanced loads.
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5.8.1 Unbalanced Snow Loads for Hip and Gable Roofs. For hip and
gable roofs with a slope, [theta], less than 15 degrees or exceeding
70 degrees, unbalanced snow loads need not be considered. Consider
roofs having a slope, [theta], exceeding 70 degrees free of snow.
For slope [theta], between 15 and 70 degrees, design the structure to
sustain an unbalanced uniform snow load. The unbalanced load will be
on the leeward side and will be equal to 1.5 times the sloped roof
snow load, P
s
, divided by C
e
(i.e., 1.5P
s
/C
e
). The windward side will
be considered free of snow. Balanced and unbalanced loading diagrams
are presented in Figure 6.
5.8.2 Unbalanced Snow Loads for Arched Roofs. The equivalent
slope, [theta], of an arched roof for use in Figure 5 is equal to the
slope of a line from the eaves to the crown. If the equivalent
slope, [theta], is less than 10 degrees or greater than 60 degrees,
unbalanced snow loads need not be considered. For equivalent slopes,
[theta], between 10 and 60 degrees, determine unbalanced loads
according to the loading diagrams in Figure 7. The windward side
will be considered free of snow. Additionally, portions of arched
roofs having a slope, [theta], exceeding 70 degrees will be
considered free of snow. If the ground or another roof abuts a Case
II or Case III arched roof structure (see Figure 7) at or within 3
feet [900 mm] vertically of the eaves, the snow load will not be
decreased between the 30-degree point and the eaves, but will remain
constant at 2P
s
C
e
. This alternative distribution is shown as a dashed
line in
Figure 7.
5.8.3 Unbalanced Snow Loads for Multiple Folded Plate and Barrel-
Vaulted Roofs. In the roof valleys, C
s
equals 1.0 and accordingly
the balanced snow load equals P
f
. The unbalanced snow load will
increase from one-half the balanced load at the ridge or crown (i.e.,
0.5P
f
) to three times the balanced load divided by C
e
at the valley
(i.e., 3P
f
/C
e
). However, the snow surface above the valley, assuming
a density from Table 11, will not be at an elevation higher than that
above the ridge. This may limit the unbalanced load to somewhat less
than 3P
f
/C
e
. The unbalanced snow loading at the windward and leeward
slopes will be as follows:
Roof First Windward Slope Last Leeward Slope
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Multiple folded plate No snow See Figure 6
Barrel vault No snow See Figure 7
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Table 11
Densities for Use in Establishing Drift Loads
Ground Snow Load, P
s
Drift Density, [gamma]
(psf) [kPa] (pcf) [N/cu. m]
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1-10 [.05-.48] Drifting not considered
11-30 [.49-1.4] 15 [2400]
31-60 [1.5-2.9] 20 [3200]
Greater than 60 [2.9] 25 [4000]

Balanced and unbalanced loading diagrams for a multiple
plate roof are presented in Figure 8.
5.9 Drifts on Lower Roofs. Design roofs to sustain localized
loads from snow drifts expected to accumulate on them in the wind
shadow of higher portions of the same structure, adjacent structures,
or terrain features.
5.9.1 Regions With Light Snow Loads. In areas where the ground
snow load, P
g
is 10 pounds per square feet (psf) [.48 kPa] or less,
drift loads on lower roofs need not be considered.
5.9.2 Lower Roof of a Building. The geometry of the surcharge
load due to snow drifting is approximated by a triangle, as shown in
Figure 9. It is assumed that snow is blown off the upper roof near
its eave. If h
c
/h
b
is less than 0.2, drift loads need not be
considered. Calculate drift height, h
d
:
h
d
= 2 IP
g
(feet) or (5)
C
e
[gamma]
h
d
= 203 500 IP
g
[mm] (6)
C
e
[gamma]
where [gamma] is defined in Table 11. The drift height will not be
greater than h
c
. Drift width, w, will equal 3h
d
if L is less than,
or equal to, 50 feet [15 200 mm] and will equal 4h
d
if L is greater
than 50 feet [15 200 mm]; however, w will not be less than 10 feet
[3050 mm]. If w exceeds the width of the lower roof, the drift will
be truncated at the far edge of the roof, not reduced to zero there.
The maximum intensity of the drift surcharge load, P
d
, equals [gamma]
h
d
.
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5.9.3 Adjacent Buildings and Terrain Features. To establish
loads caused by drifting on the roof of a building within 20 feet
[6100 mm] of a higher building or terrain feature, follow procedures
of par. 5.9.2. The separation distance, s, between the two buildings
will reduce drift loads on the lower roof. Apply the factor (20 -
s)/20 in feet or [(6100 - s)/6100 in mm] to the intensity of the
maximum drift load to account for spacing. (See Figure 10.) For
separations greater than 20 feet [6100 mm], drift loads from adjacent
structure or terrain feature need not be considered.
5.10 Roof Projections. A continuous projection longer than 15
feet [4600 mm] may produce a significant drift on a roof. Consider
the loads caused by such a drift to be distributed triangularly on
all sides of the obstruction that are longer than 15 feet [4600 mm].
Refer to par. 5.9.2 to determine the drift surcharge loads and the
width of the drift.
5.11 Sliding Snow. Snow may slide off a sloped roof onto a
lower roof, creating extra loads on the lower roof. Determine the
extra load by assuming that snow that could accumulate on the upper
roof under the balanced loading condition slides onto the lower roof.
Use the solid lines in Figure 5 to determine the snow that could
accumulate on the upper roof. Do not use the dashed line regardless
of the surface of the upper roof. For conditions where a portion of
the upper roof load is expected to slide clear of the lower roof,
reduce the sliding snow load on the lower roof accordingly.
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When hc > 0.2
hb
hd = 2 IPg < hc (feet) or hd = 203 500 IPg < hc [mm]
Ce[gamma] Ce[gamma]
If L < 50 ft. [15 200 mm]; w = 3hd > 10 ft. [3050 mm]
If L > 50 ft. [15 200 mm]; w = 4hd > 10 ft. [3050 mm]
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When hc > 0.20
hb
hd = 2 IPg (20-s) < hc (feet) or 203 500 IPg (6100-s) < hc [mm]
Ce[gamma] ( 20 ) Ce[gamma] (6100)
If L < 50 ft. [15 200 mm]; w = 3hd > 10 ft. [3050 mm]
If L > 50 ft. [15 200 mm]; w = 4hd > 10 ft. [3050 mm]
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Section 6: LOADS FOR SPECIAL STRUCTURES
6.1 Crane Runways, Trackage, and Supports. For impact,
traction (including braking), and lateral forces, refer to Section 4.
For other data, refer to DM-38.01, Weight-Handling Equipment.
6.2 Waterfront Structures. Load criteria for piers, wharves,
and waterfront structures are discussed in detail in MIL-HDBK-1025/1,
Piers and Wharves, MIL-HDBK-1025/4, Seawalls, Bulkheads, and
Quaywalls, MIL-HDBK-1025/6, General Criteria for Waterfront
Construction, and DM-26 Series, Harbor and Coastal Facilities.
6.3 Antenna Supports and Transmission Line Structures.
Consider the following loads in design of antenna supports and
transmission line structures.
6.3.1 Dead Load. Refer to Section 2.
6.3.2 Live Load on Stairways and Walkways. Refer to
Section 3.
6.3.3 Wind Load. Refer to Section 7.
6.3.4 Ice Load. Determine the thickness of ice covering on guys,
conductors, insulation, and framing supports from Figure 11.
Exceptions are areas known to have more severe icing conditions, such
as coastal and waterfront areas that are subject to heavy sea spray
or high local precipitation. For ice load in these areas, consult
cognizant Engineering Field Division (EFD) or Engineering Field
Activity (EFA).
6.3.5 Thermal Changes. Consider changes in guy or cable sag or
both due to temperature changes. Refer to Section 10.
6.3.6 Pretension Forces. Consider pretension forces in guys and
wires in accordance with par. 4.3.3.2 of MIL-HDBK-1002/3, Steel
Structures.
6.3.7 Broken Wires. Design support structures to resist the
unbalanced pull or torsion resulting from broken guys in accordance
with par. 4.3.3.2 of MIL-HDBK-1002/3, and for any reasonable
incidence of broken transmission wires.
6.3.8 Erection Loads. Temporary erection loads are important in
the design of antenna supports and transmission line structures.
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Loading Radial Thickness
District of Ice
(in.) [mm]
Heavy 0.50 [13]
Medium 0.25 [ 6]
Light None [ 0]
(b) Thickness of Ice Covering
(a) Geographic Distribution
Figure 11
Ice Load on Antenna Supports and Transmission Line Structures
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6.4 Turbine Generator Foundations. Consider the following
loads in design of turbine generator foundations.
6.4.1 Vertical Loads. For component weights of the turbine
generator and distribution of these weights, refer to the
manufacturer's machine outline drawings. Increase machine loads 25
percent for impact for machines with speeds up to and including 1800
revolutions per minute (rpm), and 50 percent for those with higher
speeds. Consider additional loads (such as auxiliary equipment,
pipes, and valves) supported by the foundations.
6.4.2 Steam Condenser Load. Determine the condenser or vacuum
load from the method of mounting the condenser.
6.4.3 Torque Loads. Torque loads are produced by magnetic
reactions of electric motors and generators which tend to retard
rotation. Use five times the normal torque in the design of the
supporting members. For turbine generators, normal torque may be
computed by the following equation:
7040 (kw)
EQUATION: torque (ft lb) = rpm (7)
torque (N m) = 9545 kw
rpm
For other types of rotating machinery, use similar formulas.
6.4.4 Horizontal Loads on Support Framing
a) Longitudinal force. Assume a longitudinal force of 20
to 50 percent of the machine weight applied at the shaft centerline.
b) Transverse force. Assume a transverse force at each
bent of 20 to 50 percent of the machine weight supported by the bent
and applied at the machine centerline.
c) Longitudinal and transverse forces. Do not assume
longitudinal and transverse forces act simultaneously.
6.4.5 Horizontal Forces Within Structure. Assume horizontal
forces to be equal in magnitude to the vertical loads of the
generator stator and turbine exhaust hood, as given on the
manufacturer's machine outline drawings. Apply these forces at the
top flange of the supporting girders; assume the forces to be equal
and opposite.
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6.4.6 Assumed Forces on Centerline Guides. Refer to the machine
outline drawing for magnitude and points of application. Support
beams for guide brackets shall have sufficient rigidity to limit the
displacements relative to the main foundation to 0.005 inch [0.13 mm]
under the action of the assumed forces.
6.4.7 Temperature Variation. Consider forces acting within the
foundation due to temperature changes.
6.4.8 External Piping. Make provisions to withstand loads from
pipe thrusts, relief valves, and the weight of piping and fittings.
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Section 7: WIND LOADS
7.1 General. The procedures in this section together with the
various equations, coefficients, and correction factors are intended
to apply to structures of regular shape and to structures regularly
used for human occupancy or containing valuable properties. Tornados
were not considered in developing these criteria. Exceptions for
minor and limited life structures are presented in MIL-HDBK-1002/1,
Structural Engineering, General Requirements. Give special
consideration to conditions at variance with the above. The criteria
contained in this section are based on American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) Standard A58.1, Building Code Requirements for
Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures, modified for
simplicity of application and interpretation.
7.2 Wind Pressure. Design buildings and other structures to
withstand applicable wind pressure.
7.2.1 Velocity Pressure. Determine a velocity pressure (q) by
the following:
EQUATION: q = 0.00256 V
2
C
h
(psf) (8)
EQUATION: q = 0.000613 V
2
C
h
[kPa] (9)
where: q = velocity pressure of wind (pounds per square foot)
[kPa]
C
h
= height correction factor
V = wind velocity (miles per hour) [m/s]
a) Wind Velocity. Peak gust wind speeds are given for the
contiguous United States in Figure 12 and Table 12, and for locations
outside the United States in Table 13. Use a minimum of 80 miles per
hour [36 m/s] wind velocity for design.
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b) Gust Factors. Gust factors are incorporated in the
peak gust wind speeds given in Figure 12 and Tables 12 and 13. Use
of the peak gust speed eliminates the need for estimation of the gust
factor. The gust factor is variable, dependent on the general wind
speed level at the particular location. The peak gust velocity
indicated is assumed to be sustained for an interval of 2 to 3
seconds, and therefore ordinarily will be treated as a steady wind
because the natural response period of most structures is less than
1.5 seconds. When the response period of the structure exceeds 1.5
seconds, use appropriate methods of analyses for dynamic forces.
c) Correction Coefficient for Height. Use curve A of
Figure 13 to obtain the correction coefficient for velocity pressures
above 30 feet [9.1 m]. Curve A is a plot of Equation (10). The
correction factor, C
h
below 30 feet [9.1 m] is equal to 1.0.
C
h
= ( h ) 2/7 (h in feet) (10)
(30 )
C
h
= ( h ) 2/7 [h in meters] (11)
(9.1 )
d) Correction for Exposure Conditions. Do not use
correction coefficients for exposure with criteria in this section
except with specific approval of NAVFAC Code 15C or NFESC ESC00CE5.
7.2.2 Design Wind Pressure. Determine the design wind pressure
for elements of buildings and other structures by the applicable
velocity pressure q (obtained in accordance with Equation (9) or
Figure 13) and considering the correction coefficient for height
multiplied by the applicable pressure coefficient (Tables 14 to 23
and Figures 14 to 17).
7.3 Purlins, Girts, Sheathing, Siding, Fastenings, Walls, and
Doors. The design loading for purlins, girts, sheathing, siding,
fastenings, walls, and doors consider:
a) Negative external pressure (suction) plus internal
pressure acting outward as a bursting force.
b) External pressure, plus internal pressure acting inward
as an internal suction.
c) In the above loading combinations, the internal
pressures are assumed to be uniformly distributed over the interior
surface of the building.
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Table 12
Wind and Frost Penetration Data for Contiguous States
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Wind (peak Frost
Location gust velocity) Penetration
(mph) [m/s] (inches) [mm]
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ALABAMA:
Brooklyn AFB, Mobile 121 54 6 150
Maxwell AFB, Montgomery 91 41 9 230
Mobile 121 54 6 150
Montgomery 91 41 6 150
ARIZONA:
Davis Monthan AFB, Tucson 76* 34* 91 2300
Luke AFB, Phoenix 91 41 7 180
Williams AFB, Phoenix 78* 35* 7 180
Phoenix 81 36 7 180
ARKANSAS:
Little Rock AFB, Little Rock 90 40 15 380
CALIFORNIA:
Castle AFB, Merced 61* 27* 5 130
Hamilton AFB, San Francisco 84 38 5 130
March AFB 59* 26* 5 130
Mather AFB, Sacramento 101 45 5 130
Travis AFB, Fairfield 74* 33* 5 130
Vandenberg AFB, Lompoc 72* 32* 5 130
San Diego 64* 29* 0 0
Pasadena 72* 32* 0 0
Long Beach 72* 32* 0 0
San Francisco 85 38 5 130
Oakland 85 38 5 130
Mare Island 84 38 5 130
Sacramento 107 48 5 130
Stockton 92 41 5 130
China Lake 70* 31* 5 130
COLORADO:
Lowry AFB, Denver 70* 31* 60 1500
Denver 70* 31* 60 1500
CONNECTICUT:
New London 81 36 35 890
New Haven 81 36 35 890
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DELAWARE:
Dover AFB, Dover 93 42 20 510
Lewes 115 51 20 510
FLORIDA:
Eglin AFB, Valparaiso 127 57 5 130
Homestead AFB, Homestead 127 57 0 0
McDill AFB, Tampa 91 41 2 50
Patrick AFB, Cocoa 125 56 2 50
Jacksonville 104 46 2 50
Miami 125 56 0 0
Key West 122 55 0 0
Pensacola 127 55 2 50
Tampa 87 39 2 50
GEORGIA:
Hunter AFB, Savannah 104 46 5 130
Robins AFB, Warner Robins 78* 35* 5 130
Turner AFB, Albany 83 37 5 130
Augusta 83 37 5 130
Atlanta 86 38 7 180
Savannah 104 46 3 75
Macon 85 38 5 130
IDAHO:
Mountain Home AFB, Mountain Home 83 37 40 1000
ILLINOIS:
Chanute AFB, Rantoul 93 42 35 890
Scott AFB, Belleville 82 37 35 890
Chicago 90 40 83 2100
INDIANA:
Fort Wayne 88 39 40 1000
Indianapolis 104 46 30 760
IOWA:
Sioux City 102 46 54 1400
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Wind (peak Frost
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KANSAS:
Forbes AFB, Topeka 108 48 30 760
Schilling AFB, Salina 102 46 24 610
KENTUCKY:
Lexington 91 41 18 460
Louisville 91 41 18 460
LOUISIANA:
Barksdale AFB, Shreveport 67* 30* 5 130
Chennault AFB, Lake Charles 121 54 4 100
New Orleans 121 54 2 50
MAINE:
Dow AFB, Bangor 98 44 75 1900
Loring AFB, Caribou 92 41 75 1900
Portland 99 44 65 1700
Bangor 98 44 72 1800
MARYLAND:
Andrews AFB, Washington, DC 87 39 25 640
Baltimore 90 40 22 560
Lexington Park 104 46 22 560
MASSACHUSETTS:
L.G. Hanscom Field, Boston 108 48 50 1300
Otis AFB, Cape Cod 121 54 50 1300
Westover AFB, Springfield 86 38 70 1800
Boston 108 48 50 1300
Springfield 86 38 70 1800
MICHIGAN:
Kinchelow AFB, Sault Ste. Marie 97 43 65 1700
Selfridge AFB, Detroit 79* 35* 50 1300
Detroit 76* 34* 50 1300
MINNESOTA:
Minneapolis, St. Paul IAP 90 40 75 1900
Minneapolis 90 40 75 1900
Duluth 98 44 75 1900
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Wind (peak Frost
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MISSISSIPPI:
Jackson 104 46 3 75
Meridian 104 46 5 130
Gulfport 127 57 5 130
MISSOURI:
Kansas City 89 40 28 710
St. Louis 81 36 27 690
MONTANA:
Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls 83 37 75 1900
NEBRASKA:
Offutt AFB, Omaha 97 43 55 1400
Omaha 97 43 55 1400
Hastings 104 46 53 1300
NEVADA:
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas 90 40 8 200
Stead AFB, Reno 92 41 23 580
Fallon 92 41 12 300
Hawthorne 92 41 30 760
Reno 95 42 23 580
NEW HAMPSHIRE:
Pease AFB, Portsmouth 105 47 60 1500
Portsmouth 104 46 60 1500
NEW JERSEY:
McGuire AFB, Trenton 85 38 30 760
Atlantic City 99 44 20 510
Bayonne 84 38 30 760
NEW MEXICO:
Cannon AFB, Clovis 78* 35* 15 380
Holloman AFB, Alamogordo 81 36 20 510
Walker AFB, Roswell 86 38 15 380
Albuquerque 99 44 17 430
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Wind (peak Frost
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NEW YORK:
Griffis AFB, Rome 82 37 50 1300
Plattsburg AFB, Plattsburg 91 41 70 1800
Stewart AFB, Newburgh 88 39 45 1100
Buffalo 91 41 35 890
Albany 79* 35* 54 1400
New York 84 38 40 1000
Syracuse 82 37 56 1400
NORTH CAROLINA:
Pope AFB, Fayetteville 74* 33* 9 230
Charlotte 90 40 8 200
Wilmington 132 59 5 130
Cape Hatteras 132 59 5 130
Cherry Point 115 51 5 130
Camp LeJeune 115 51 5 130
NORTH DAKOTA:
Grand Forks AFB, Grand Forks 99 44 25 640
Minot AFB, Minot 99 44 15 380
OHIO:
Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton 92 41 15 380
Columbus 92 41 15 380
Cincinnati 92 41 10 250
OKLAHOMA:
Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City 92 41 20 510
OREGON:
Portland Int. Airport 115 51 6 150
Portland 115 51 6 150
PENNSYLVANIA:
Olmstead AFB, Harrisburg 72* 32* 35 890
Harrisburg 85 38 30 760
Pittsburgh 83 37 38 970
Philadelphia 81 36 30 760
RHODE ISLAND:
Providence 114 51 45 1100
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SOUTH CAROLINA:
Parris Island 120 54 6 150
Charleston 122 55 3 75
SOUTH DAKOTA:
Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City 106 47 55 1400
TENNESSEE:
Sewart AFB, Smyrna 95 42 10 250
Memphis 92 41 10 250
TEXAS:
Amarillo AFB, Amarillo 120 54 20 510
Bergstrom AFB, Austin 86 38 4 100
Biggs AFB, El Paso 92 41 6 150
Carswell AFB, Ft. Worth 85 38 12 300
Dyess AFB, Abilene 100 45 10 250
Ellington AFB, Houston 90 40 3 75
Kelley AFB, San Antonio 88 39 4 100
Kingsville NAS, Kingsville 105 47 4 100
Reese AFB, Lubbock 86 38 15 380
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls 85 38 15 380
Corpus Christi 115 51 2 50
El Paso 92 41 6 150
Fort Worth 79* 35* 10 250
Galveston 101 45 3 75
Houston 92 41 3 75
San Antonio 75* 34* 4 100
Amarillo 120 54 20 510
UTAH:
Hill AFB, Ogden 93 42 35 890
Salt Lake City 88 39 35 890
VERMONT:
Burlington 91 41 35 890
VIRGINIA:
Langley AFB, Hampton 109 49 6 150
Newport News 106 47 10 250
Norfolk 106 47 10 250
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VIRGINIA (continued):
Richmond 88 39 14 360
Virginia Beach Coast 115 51 14 360
Yorktown 100 45 14 360
WASHINGTON:
Fairchild AFB, Spokane 65* 29* 91 2300
Larson AFB, Moses Lake 72* 32* 35 890
McChord AFB, Tacoma 83 37 10 250
Bremerton 83 37 8 200
Seattle 83 37 8 200
Spokane 91 41 30 760
Pasco 75* 34* 25 640
Tacoma 83 37 8 200
WEST VIRGINIA:
Charleston 81 36 30 760
WISCONSIN:
Truax Field, Madison 114 51 50 1300
Milwaukee 112 50 54 1400
Green Bay 100 45 54 1400
WYOMING:
Francis E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne 99 44 70 1800
WASHINGTON, DC 92 41 20 510
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Wind and Frost Penetration Data for Locations
Other Than the Contiguous States
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AFRICA:
Libya:
Wheelus AB 84 38 0 0
Morocco:
Casablanca 84 38 0 0
Port Lyautey NAS 84 38 0 0
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ASIA:
India:
Bombay 85 38 0 0
Calcutta 106 47 0 0
Madras 86 38 0 0
New Delhi 85 38 0 0
Japan:
Itazuke AB 92 41 6 150
Johnson AB 104 46 6 150
Misawa AB 94 42 18 460
Tachikawa AB 98 44 6 150
Tokyo 98 44 6 150
Wakkanai 115 51 36 910
Korea:
Kimpo AB 72* 32* 30 760
Seoul 72* 32* 30 760
Uijongbu 59* 26* 36 910
Pakistan:
Peshawar 82 37 6 150
Saudi Arabia:
Bahrain Island 81 36 0 0
Dhahran AB 81 36 0 0
Taiwan:
Tainan 120 54 0 0
Taipei 130 58 0 0
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ASIA (continued):
Thailand:
Chiang Mai 78* 35* 0 0
Bangkok 78* 35* 0 0
Sattahip 85 28 0 0
Udonthani 63* 28* 0 0
Turkey:
Ankara 92 41 24 610
Karamursel 105 47 12 300
Vietnam:
Da Nang 120 54 0 0
Nha Trang 94 42 0 0
Saigon 94 42 0 0
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ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA:
Ascension Island 62* 28* 0 0
Azores:
Lajes Field 117 52 0 0
Bermuda 127 57 0 0
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CARIBBEAN SEA:
Bahama Islands:
Eleuthera Island 138 62 0 0
Grand Bahama Island 138 62 0 0
Grand Turk Island 150 67 0 0
Great Exuma Island 138 62 0 0
Cuba:
Guantanamo NAS 90 40 0 0
Leeward Islands:
Antigua Island 138 62 0 0
Puerto Rico:
Ramey AFB 93 42 0 0
San Juan and Sabana Seca 116 52 0 0
Vieques Isl./Roosevelt Rds 138 62 0 0
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CARIBBEAN SEA (continued):
Trinidad Island:
Port of Spain 55* 25* 0 0
Trinidad NS 55* 25* 0 0
CENTRAL AMERICA:
Canal Zone:
Albrook AFB 62* 28* 0 0
Balboa 62* 28* 0 0
Coco Solo 52* 23* 0 0
Colon 58* 23* 0 0
Cristobal 58* 28* 0 0
France AFB 58* 28* 0 0
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EUROPE:
England:
Birmingham 83 37 12 300
London 88 39 12 300
Mildenhall AB 97 43 12 300
Plymouth 87 39 12 300
Sculthorpe AB 92 41 12 300
Southport 97 43 12 300
South Shields 92 41 12 300
Spurn Head 92 41 12 300
France:
Nancy 81 36 18 460
Paris/LeBourget 94 42 18 460
Rennes 102 46 18 460
Vichy 114 51 24 610
Germany:
Bremen 79* 35* 30 760
Munich-Reim 91 41 36 910
Rhein-Main AB 79* 35* 30 760
Stuttgart AB 84 38* 36 910
Greece:
Athens 86 38* 0 0
Souda Bay 80 36 0 0
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EUROPE (continued):
Iceland:
Keflavik 115 51 24 610
Thorshofn 136 61 36 910
Italy:
Aviano AB 74* 33* 18 460
Brindisi 102 46 6 150
La Maddalena 80 36
Sigonella-Catania 90 40
Scotland:
Aberdeen 84 38 12 300
Edinburgh 92 41 12 300
Edzell 84 38 12 300
Glasgow/Renfrew Airfield 92 41 12 300
Lerwick, Shetland Islands 104 46 18 460
Londonderry 124 55 12 300
Prestwick 93 42 12 300
Stornoway 112 50 12 300
Thurso 98 44 12 300
Spain:
Madrid 77* 34* 6 150
Rota 87 39 0 0
San Pablo 109 49 6 150
Zaragoza 109 49 6 150
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NORTH AMERICA:
Alaska:
Adak, Aleutian Islands 124 55 24 610
Anchorage 97 43 60 1500
Annette 94 42 24 610
Attu 178 80 24 610
Barrow 109 49 ** **
Bethel 94 42 60 1500
Cold Bay 110 49 36 910
Cordova 94 42 48 1200
Eielson AFB 75* 34* 60 1500
Elmendorf AFB 93 42 60 1500
Fairbanks 75* 34* 60 1500
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NORTH AMERICA (continued):
Alaska (continued):
Gambell 130 58 48 1200
Juneau 92 41 36 910
King Salmon 115 51 60 1500
Kodiak 116 52 48 1200
Kotzebue 122 55 ** **
McGrath 85 38 84 2100
Middleton Island AFS 125 56 48 1200
Nikolski, Umnak Island 129 58 36 910
Nome 120 54 ** **
Northeast Cape AFS,
St. Lawrence Island 133 59 48 1200
Shemya Island 178 80 24 610
St. Paul Island 105 47 36 910
Umiat 112 50 ** **
Wales 105 47 ** **
Yakutat 99 44 36 910
Canada:
Argentia NAS, Newfoundland 107 48 36 910
Churchill, Manitoba 100 45 ** **
Cold Lake, Alberta 75* 34* 72 1800
Edmonton, Alberta 78* 35* 60 1500
E. Harmon AFB, Newfoundland 105 47 60 1500
Fort William, Ontario 75* 34* 60 1500
Frobisher, N.W.T. 100 45 ** **
Goose Airport, Newfoundland 83 37 60 1500
Ottawa, Ontario 84 38 48 1200
St. John's, Newfoundland 106 47 36 910
Toronto, Ontario 84 38 36 910
Winnipeg, Manitoba 76* 34* 60 1500
Greenland:
Narsarssuak AB 129 58 60 1500
Simiutak AB 154 69 60 1500
Sondrestrom AB 112 50 ** **
Thule AB 132 59 ** **
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PACIFIC OCEAN AREA:
Australia:
H.E. Holt, NW Cape 130 58 0 0
Caroline Islands:
Koror, Palau Islands 95 42 0 0
Ponape 109 49 0 0
Hawaii:
Barber's Point 67* 30* 0 0
Hickam AFB 79* 35* 0 0
Kaneohe Bay 84 38 0 0
Wheeler AFB 63* 28* 0 0
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Hawaiian Islands:
Hawaii * * 0 0
Kahoolawe * * 0 0
Kauai * * 0 0
Lanai * * 0 0
Maui * * 0 0
Molokai * * 0 0
Niihau * * 0 0
Oahu * * 0 0
Johnston Island 72* 32* 0 0
Mariana Islands:
Agana, Guam 155 69 0 0
Andersen AFB, Guam 155 69 0 0
Kwajalein 104 46 0 0
Saipan 150 67 0 0
Tinian 150 67 0 0
Marcus Island 150 67 0 0
Midway Island 87 39 0 0
Okinawa:
Kadena AB 184 82 0 0
Naha AB 178 80 0 0
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PACIFIC OCEAN AREA (continued):
Philippine Islands:
Clark AFB 87 39 0 0
Sangley Point 68* 30* 0 0
Subic Bay 77* 34* 0 0
Samoa Islands:
Apia, Upolu Island 147 66 0 0
Tutuila, Tutuila Island 147 66 0 0
Volcano Islands:
Iwo Jima AB 206 92 0 0
Wake Island 86 38 0 0
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** Permafrost
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External Pressure Coefficient (C
p
) for Average Loads
on Main Wind - Force Resisting System
* The coefficient of -0.9 shall be used for roofs rising from
ground level. Roofs with other slopes and/or buildings with
other h/L values are to be designed using the same pressure
values whether the roof rises from the ground or the roof
begins aboveground.
** h: Mean roof height in feet except that eave height may be
used for < 10 degrees.
Notes:
1. See Table 19 for arched roof, Tables 15 and 16 for components
and cladding and Table 18 for internal pressures.
2. + and - signs signify pressure acting toward and away from the
surfaces, respectively.
3. Linear interpolation may be used for values of and h/L ratios
other than those shown.
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Table 18
Internal Pressure Coefficients for Buildings*
Condition c
p

1. Percentage of opening area in one wall +0.50
exceeds that of all other walls by 10% -0.17
or more, and opening area in all other
walls do not exceed 20% of respective
wall areas
2. All other cases +/- 0.17
* Internal pressures are additive to external pressures
in accordance with q
total
= q
external
+ (-q
internal
)
Table 19
External Pressure Coefficients for Arched Roofs
Rise-to-Span Windward Center Leeward
Ratio, r Quarter Half Quarter
Roof on 0.0 < r < 0.2 - 0.9 (-0.7 - r) -0.50
elevated 0.2 < / = r < / = 0.3 (1.5 r - 0.3)* (-0.7 - r) -0.50
structure 0.3 < / = r < /= 0.6 (2.75r - 0.7) (-0.7 - r) -0.50
Roof
Springing 0.0 < r < / = 0.6 1.4 (-0.7 - r) -0.50
at ground
level
* When the rise-to-span ratio is (0.2 < / = r < / = 0.3),
alternative coefficients given by (6r - 2.1) also shall be used
for the windward quarter.
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External Pressure Coefficients for Arched Roofs
Notes:
1. Values shown are for average loads on main wind-force
resisting system.
2. + and - signs signify pressure acting toward and away from
the surface respectively.
3. For components and cladding:
a) At roof perimeter, use external pressure coefficients in
Tables 15 and 16, with 0 based on spring line slope.
b) In remaining roof areas, use external pressure
coefficients of this table, multiplied by 1.2.
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Table 20
Pressure Coefficients and Location of Center of Pressure for
Flat Roofs Over Open Buildings and Other Structures
Pressure Coefficient

B/L
[theta] 1/5 1/3 1/2 1 2 3 5
10 deg 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.45 0.55 0.7 0.75
15 deg 0.35 0.45 0.5 0.7 0.85 0.9 0.85
20 deg 0.5 0.6 0.75 0.9 1.0 0.95 0.9
25 deg 0.7 0.8 0.95 1.15 1.1 1.05 0.95
30 deg 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0
Location of Center of Pressure, X/L
B/L
[theta] 1/5 to 1/2 1 2 to 5
10 deg 0.35 0.3 0.3
15 deg 0.35 0.3 0.3
20 deg 0.35 0.3 0.3
25 deg 0.35 0.35 0.4
30 deg 0.35 0.4 0.45
Notes:
1. Wind forces act normal to surface and may be directed inward
or outward.
2. The wind shall be assumed to deviate by +/- 10 degrees from
horizontal.
3. Notation:
[theta]: Angle of plane roof from horizontal.
X: Distance to center of pressure from windward edge
of roof.
B: Building plan dimension, perpendicular to wind
direction.
L: Building plan dimension, parallel to wind
direction.
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Table 21
Pressure Coefficients for Chimneys, Tanks, and Similar Structures
Shape Type of Surface h/D
1 7 25

Square (wind normal to a All 1.3 1.4 2.0
face)
Square (wind along All 1.0 1.1 1.5
diagonal)
Hexagonal or octagonal
D [SQRT] q > 2.5 [170] All 1.0 1.2 1.4
Round Moderately smooth 0.5 0.6 0.7

D [SQRT] q > 2.5 [170] Rough (D'/D=0.02) 0.7 0.8 0.9

Very rough
(D'/D=0.8) 0.8 1.0 1.2
Round D [SQRT] q < 2.5 [170] All 0.7 0.8 1.2
Notes:
1. The design wind force shall be calculated based on the
area of the structure projected on a plane normal to the
wind direction. The force shall be assumed to act
parallel to the wind direction.
2. Linear interpolation may be used for h/D values other
than shown.
3. Notation:
D: Diameter or least horizontal dimension in feet [mm]
D': Depth of protruding elements such as ribs and
spoilers in feet [mm]
h: Height of structure in feet [mm]
q: From Equations (9)in feet [and (8) in kPa]
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Table 22
Pressure Coefficients for Solid Signs

At Ground Level

M/N < / =3 5 8 10 20 30 > / = 40
C
f
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.75 1.85 2.0

Above Ground Level

M/N < / = 6 10 16 20 40 60 > / = 80
C
f
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.75 1.85 2.0

Notes:
1. Signs with openings of less than 30% of gross area shall be
considered solid signs.
2. Signs for which the distance from ground to bottom edge is
less than 0.25 times the vertical dimension shall be
considered to be at ground level.
3. To allow for both normal and oblique wind directions,
two cases shall be considered:
a) Normal wind actions at geometric center, and
b) The same, total normal force as in Note a) acting at
the level of the geometric center, but at a distance
from windward edge of 0.3 times the horizontal
dimension of the sign.
4. Notation:
M: Larger dimension of sign in feet [mm]
N: Smaller dimension of sign in feet [mm]
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Table 23
Pressure Coefficients for Open Signs and
Latticed Frameworks
Ratio of Solid Rounded Members
Area to Gross Flat-Sided
Area Members D[SQRT]q < 2.5[170] D[SQRT]q > 2.5[170]
()
Less than 0.1 2.0 1.2 0.8

0.1 to 0.29 1.8 1.3 0.9

0.3. to 0.7 1.6 1.5 1.1
Notes:
1. Signs with openings of 30 percent or more of gross area are
classified as open signs.
2. The design wind forces shall be calculated based on the
area of exposed members and elements projected on a plane
normal to the wind direction. Forces shall be assumed to
act parallel to the wind direction.
3. Notation:
D: Diameter of a typical round member in feet [mm]
q: From Equations (9) in feet [and (8) in kPa]
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7.4 Eaves and Cornices. Design overhanging eaves and cornices
for an upward pressure of twice the external pressure.
7.5 Class A Structures. Criteria on wind loads and their
effect on bridge structures are contained in the AASHTO Standard HB-
13, Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges and the AREA Manual
for Railway Engineering.
7.6 Special Conditions
7.6.1 Wind on Berthed Vessel. Refer to DM-26 series.
7.6.2 Prefabricated Buildings of Standard Manufacture. Nothing
in this handbook precludes acquisition of standard prefabricated
buildings. Design such buildings, however, for adequacy under
loading combinations specified in this handbook (e.g., snow, wind,
and seismic).
7.6.3 Mobile Home Tie-Downs
a) Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast area have caused extensive
damage to mobile homes. Many of these units appear not to have
employed tie-down devices. Although some had rods which anchored the
chassis to the foundation, internal connections in the superstructure
were unable to resist the wind forces. It is believed that over-the-
roof ties would have prevented most of this loss.
b) Similar damage resulted from Hurricane Camille (1969)
and other major storms. To reduce damage due to high winds, mobile
homes should be adequately anchored. Over-the-roof anchorage appears
to be preferable. If anchor connections are at the first floor
level, the units should be analyzed to determine the adequacy of the
floor-to-wall and floor-to-roof connections.
7.6.4 Wind-Induced Vibrations
a) In general, tanks, towers, and stacks are drag-
sensitive structures. Consequently, in the design of such
structures, investigate the effects of wind-induced vibrations. For
further information, refer to American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE), Wind-Induced Vibrations in Antenna Members.
b) Failure of standard types of structural members has
been attributed to wind-induced vibrations. Little information is
available on vibrations in members of I and WF shapes. However, to
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avoid vortex-shedding phenomenon, rectangular beams and girders
should have a width (parallel to wind direction)-to-depth
(perpendicular to wind direction) ratio of less than 0.75 or
greater than 3.5.
7.6.5 Cranes and Derricks. For non-operating conditions,
design cranes and derricks for external wind pressures as
described above. For criteria for operating conditions, refer to
DM-38.01.
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Section 8: EARTHQUAKE FORCES
8.1 Class A Structures. The provisions of the AASHTO
design standard apply.
8.2 Class B Structures. Design buildings in seismic areas
in accordance with NAVFAC P-355, Seismic Design for Buildings.
Design essential buildings according to NAVFAC P-355.1, Seismic
Design Guidelines for Essential Buildings. In no case shall the
requirements be less than those in NAVFAC P-355.
8.2.1 Serviceability. The criteria in NAVFAC P-355 are
intended to provide for reasonable life safety. However,
structures designed to this criteria may sustain appreciable
damage if exposed to a large earthquake (site acceleration .3g or
greater). Designs should incorporate materials and details of
construction to minimize damage that would result from strong
ground motion and the corresponding destruction and displacement
in the structure. If there is a stated requirement for the
structure to remain functional after a large earthquake, devote
additional attention to the design (refer to NAVFAC P-355.1).
8.2.2 Parts or Components. For forces on parts or components
of a structure, use the value computed in accordance with NAVFAC
P-355.
8.2.3 Earthquake Zones. Earthquake zones are indicated in
NAVFAC P-355.
8.2.4 Existing Structures. Existing buildings (except steel
braced frames and special moment resisting frames) are considered
seismically adequate if designed and constructed in accordance
with NAVFAC P-355 (1982 edition or later). Other buildings are
seismically adequate if they meet the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) 178, NEHRP Handbook for the Seismic
Evaluation of Existing Buildings, June 1992, evaluation.
Buildings are normally evaluated for 85 percent of the demand for
new construction. Essential buildings are designed to provide
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increased performance capability. (Guidelines are available from
the Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (NFESC), Code
ESCOOCE9.)
8.3 Class C Structures. Criteria relating to earthquake
forces on piers and wharves are presented in MIL-HDBK-1025/1.
Criteria relating to other types of Class C structures await
development. In the interim, criteria for Class B structures
should be used to the extent applicable.
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Section 9: OTHER LOADS
9.1 Earth Pressures and Foundation Structure Loads. Standards
for determining earth pressures and foundation structure loads are
contained in NAVFAC DM-7.01, Soil Mechanics, and DM-7.02, Foundations
and Earth Structures.
9.2 Fluid Pressures and Forces. Consider the following fluid
pressures and forces in structural design.
9.2.1 Hydrostatic Pressure. Compute as the product of liquid
height times density.
9.2.2 Wave Forces. Wave force criteria are described in
MIL-HDBK-1025/1, MIL-HDBK-1025/4, MIL-HDBK-1025/6, and DM-26 Series.
9.2.3 Current Forces. Current force criteria are contained in
MIL-HDBK-1025/1, MIL-HDBK-1025/4, MIL-HDBK-1025/6, and DM-26 Series.
9.3 Centrifugal Forces. Refer to AASHTO and AREA design
standards.
9.4 Traction. Refer to Section 4.
9.5 Thermal Forces. Refer to Section 10, as well. Provide for
stresses or movements resulting from variations in temperature. On
cable structures, consider changes in cable sag and tension.
Determine the rises and falls in the temperature for the localities
in which structures are built. Establish these rises and falls from
assumed temperatures at times of erection. Consider the lags between
air temperatures and interior temperatures of massive concrete
members or structures.
9.5.1 Temperature Ranges. Except as indicated in the AASHTO
design standard, the ranges of temperature for exterior, exposed
elements, generally, are:
Climate
(degrees F) [degrees C]
Structure Moderate Cold
Metal ........... 0 to 120 [-18 to 49] -30 to 120 [-34 to 49]
Concrete:
Rise ......... 30 [17] 35 [19]
Fall ......... -40 [-22] -45 [-25]
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The design of framing within enclosed buildings seldom need
consider the forces and/or movements resulting from a variation in
temperature of more than 30 degrees F [17 degrees C] to 40 degrees F
[22 degrees C]. The effects of such forces and/or movements often
are neglected in the design of buildings having plan dimensions of
250 feet [76 m] or less, although movements of 1/4 to 3/8 inch [6 to
10 mm] can develop and may be important for buildings constructed
with long bearing walls, parallel to direction of movement.
9.5.2 Piping. To accommodate changes in length due to thermal
variations, pipes frequently are held at a single point. Include the
thermal loads from vertical piping in buildings in the design of
support framing.
9.6 Friction Forces
9.6.1 Sliding Plates. Use 10 percent of the dead load reactions
for bronze or copper-alloy sliding plates. Consult manufacturer for
special systems.
9.6.2 Rockers or Rollers. Use 3 percent of the dead load
reactions when employing rockers or rollers.
9.6.3 Foundations on Earth. Criteria for foundations on earth
are contained in NAVFAC DM-7.01.
9.6.4 Other Bearings. Use the Marks Standard Handbook for
Mechanical Engineers, Avallona and Baumeister, 1987, for
coefficients of friction. Base the forces on dead load reactions
plus any applicable longtime live load reactions.
9.7 Shrinkage. Refer to Section 10.
9.7.1 Stress. Investigate arches and similar structures for
stresses induced by shrinkage and rib shortening.
9.7.2 Coefficient of Shrinkage. For masonry structures, assume
the minimum linear coefficient of shrinkage as 0.0002, and compute
the theoretical shrinkage displacement as the product of the linear
coefficient and the length of the member.
9.8 Foundation Displacement and Settlement. Refer to Section
11 also. Criteria for foundation displacement and settlement are
outlined in NAVFAC DM-7.01 and DM-7.02.
9.9 Ice
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9.9.1 On Antenna Supports and Transmission Line Structures.
Refer to Section 6.
9.9.2 On Bridge Piers. Refer to AASHTO Standard Specifications
for Highway Bridges, 1996.
9.10 Blast Loading. Refer to NAVFAC P-397, Structures to Resist
the Effects of Accidental Explosions.
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Section 10: COMBINATIONS OF LOADS
10.1 General. The following criteria stipulate combinations of
loads (and related load factors or allowable stresses) to be
considered in the design of structures and foundations. Members
shall have adequate strength (and stiffness) to resist applicable
combinations at applicable stresses or load factors for said
combinations.
10.2 Class A Structures. The provisions of the AASHTO and AREA
design standards apply.
10.3 Class B Structures. The provisions of American Concrete
Institute (ACI)-318, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced
Concrete, apply as follows:
10.3.1 Working Stress Design. The provisions relating to
increased allowable stresses under par. 10.4.1 apply.
10.3.2 Exception for Plastic Design of Steel Frames. The
provisions of Part 2 of the American Institute of Steel Construction
(AISC), Manual of Steel Construction, apply
vis-a-vis the corresponding provisions of ACI-318.
10.3.3 Clarifications
a) The increased load factor of ACI-318 for earthquake
versus wind load is intended to apply in the design of Class B
structures of all materials.
b) The load factors of ACI-318 do not apply in designs
using materials other than concrete (or unit masonry).
c) The load duration factors for the design of wood
members are separate from these provisions relating to load
combinations.
d) Non-concurrence of various loads is specified
throughout this handbook, and shall be considered in combining loads
for the purpose of design.
e) Importance factors (or risk factors) are not used in
these criteria, except in conjunction with earthquake and snow loads.
However, the designer should keep in mind that the loading criteria
given herein provide the minimum level of performance acceptable.
Some facilities may require or warrant a higher level of performance.
Such requirements usually will be
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developed before a project reaches the design stage; however, if the
requirement has not been identified and the designers believe it is
essential, request guidance from NAVFAC Code 15C or NFESC Code 00CE5.
f) For combinations of loads not covered by ACI-318, the
provisions which follow relating to load combinations for Class C
structures apply.
10.4 Class C Structures. The categories of "Basic Loads" and
"Loads of Infrequent Occurrence" are defined for various types of
structures in the several topical design manuals or military
handbooks, as applicable. Combine as required for specific
applications being considered. Where specific categorization is not
presented in the topical design manuals or military handbook, the
following general criteria apply:
a) Dead load, live load, and impact are basic loads.
b) Wind, earthquake, thermal forces, forces due to
shrinkage, forces due to differential settlement, and unbalanced
forces due to local failures (such as guy breakage), are loads of
infrequent occurrence.
10.4.1 Adjustment of Load Factors and Allowable Stresses. Except
where specifically indicated otherwise in the topical design manuals
or military handbooks, the following apply:
a) For combinations involving basic loads only, use the
basic allowable stresses (or load factors).
b) For combinations involving basic loads, plus one load
of infrequent occurrence, increase allowable stresses by 1/3, or
multiply overall load factor by 0.75. In no case shall the overall
factor be less than 1.10, i.e., a factor of safety of 10 percent
based on ultimate strength.
c) For combinations involving basic loads, plus two loads
of infrequent occurrence, increase allowable stresses by 40 percent
or multiply overall load factor by 0.70. In no case shall the
overall factor be less than 1.10, i.e., a factor of safety of 10
percent based on ultimate strength.
d) For combinations involving basic loads, plus three or
more loads of infrequent occurrence, design for an overall load
factor of 1.10, i.e., a factor of safety of 10 percent based on
ultimate strength.
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e) Apply factors in calculating ultimate strength (for
concrete members).
10.4.2 Miscellaneous Provisions
a) The load duration factors for the design of wood
members are separate from these provisions relating to load
combinations.
b) Non-concurrence of various loads is specified variously
in this design manual and shall be considered in combining loads for
purposes of design.
c) For information on importance factors, refer to par.
10.3.3 e).
d) The following loads are considered as of "Infrequent
Occurrence."
1) Impacts of minor missiles (for example, small arms
ranges and shedding of turbine blade in jet engine test cell).
2) Explosion of engine or other components during
testing.
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Section 11: DEFLECTION LIMITATIONS
11.1 General. The provisions of the several referenced design
standards apply.
11.2 Special Criteria for Allowable Deflection of Elevator and
Escalator Beams and Supports. Allowable deflections under static
loads (which shall include the static equivalent of the dynamic
loads) shall not exceed the following:
11.2.1 Overhead Machine Beams of Alternating-Current
Installations. For overhead machine beams of alternating-current
installations, and for direct-current installations where car speeds
exceed 150 fpm [0.762 m/s] - 1/2000 of the span.
11.2.2 Overhead Machine Beams of Direct-Current Installations.
For overhead machine beams of direct-current installations where car
speeds are 150 fpm [0.762 m/s] or less - 1/1666 of the span.
11.2.3 Overhead Beams Supporting Machine Beams. For overhead
beams supporting machine beams - 1/1666 of the span.
11.2.4 Overhead Sheave Beams. For overhead sheave beams - 1/1666
of the span.
11.3 Machinery Supports (Other Than Elevators and Escalators).
Design the beams or girders supporting machines so that the maximum
deflection will not exceed 1/500 of the span (impact included), with
the span taken as the distance, center-to-center, of the columns and
the ends considered as supported without restraint. For criteria
regarding deflection limits on supports for centerline guides of
turbine generators, refer to par. 6.4.
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REFERENCES
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCED DOCUMENTS FORM A PART OF THIS
HANDBOOK TO THE EXTENT SPECIFIED HEREIN. USERS OF THIS HANDBOOK
SHOULD REFER TO THE LATEST REVISIONS OF CITED DOCUMENTS UNLESS
OTHERWISE DIRECTED.
FEDERAL/MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, BULLETINS, HANDBOOKS, AND
NAVFAC GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS:
Unless otherwise indicated, copies are available from the Naval
Publishing and Printing Service Office (NPPSO), Standardization
Document Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia,
PA 19111-5094.
HANDBOOKS
MIL-HDBK-1002/1 Structural Engineering General
Requirements.
MIL-HDBK-1002/3 Steel Structures.
MIL-HDBK-1025/1 Piers and Wharves.
MIL-HDBK-1025/4 Seawalls, Bulkheads, and Quaywalls.
MIL-HDBK-1025/6 General Criteria for Waterfront
Construction.
NAVFAC DESIGN MANUALS:
DM-7.01 Soil Mechanics.
DM-7.02 Foundations and Earth Structures.
DM-7.03 Soil Dynamics, Deep Stabilization, and
Special Geotechnical Construction.
DM-26 Series Harbor and Coastal Facilities.
DM-38.01 Weight-Handling Equipment.
OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS:
NAVFAC P-355 Seismic Design for Buildings.
NAVFAC P-355.1 Seismic Design Guidelines for Essential
Buildings.
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NAVFAC P-397 Structures to Resist the Effects of
Accidental Explosions.
(Unless otherwise indicated, copies are available from Naval
Publications and Forms Center, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)
TM 5-809-1 Load Assumptions for Buildings
(Unless otherwise indicated, copies are available from U.S. Army
Publications Distribution Center, 1655 Woodson Road, St. Louis,
MO 63114.)
NON-GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICIALS (AASHTO)
HB-13 Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges.
(Unless otherwise indicated, copies are available from American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001.)
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)
ACI-318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced
Concrete.
Concrete Institute (ACI), 22400 W. Seven Mile Road, Box 19150,
Redford Station, Detroit, MI 48219.)
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)
AISC Manual of Steel Construction.
Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), 1 East Wacker Drive,
Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601.)
AMERICAN RAILWAY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION (AREA)
AREA Manual for Railway Engineering.
Railway Engineering Association (AREA), 50 F Street, N.W., Suite
7702, Washington, DC 20001.)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)
Wind-Induced Vibrations in Antenna
Members.
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 345 East 47th Street, New
York, NY 10017.)
BUILDING SEISMIC SAFETY COUNCIL (BSSC)
FEMA 178 NEHRP Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of
Existing Buildings.
(Unless otherwise indicated, copies are available from Building
Seismic Safety Council (BSSC), 1201 L Street, N.W., Suite 400,
Washington, DC 20005.)
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS (ICBO)
Uniform Building Code
(Unless otherwise indicated, subscriptions are available from
International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 S. Workman
Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601.)
American Civil Engineering Practice, Volume II, R. W. Abbett,
John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, NY 10016.
Structural Dynamics, Mario Paz, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York,
NY.
Dynamics of Ice Forces on Piers and Piles, Canadian Journal of
Civil Engineering, Volume 3, pp. 305-341.
Marks Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, Avallona and
Baumeister, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, NY, 9th Ed., 1987.
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document number and revision letter should be given.
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3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form.
NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request
waivers, or clarification of requirements on current contracts. Comments submitted on
this form do not constitute or imply authorization to waive any portion of the
referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements.
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