Snow load carrying capacity of single-layer latticed cylindrical roof structures
Abstract
Based upon our previous parametric nonlinear elastic and elasto-plastic buckling analyses, the present paper proposes how to estimate the snow load carrying capacity of rigidly jointed single-layer latticed cylindrical roofs. Simple equations and formulae obtained by using the reduced stiffness lower bound concept are presented. For structural design the present procedure is shown to not only have the advantages of allowing safe prediction of snow load carrying capacity but also provides a framework for actually making design decisions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
Structural Analysis and Optimization
Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 235–240
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter