Laboratory study of snow drifts on gable roofs
Abstract
A laboratory investigation of snow drift formation on a gable roof was carried out. Two gable roofs, having slopes of 5° and 10° with wind perpendicular to the ridge line, are considered. Utilizing a water flume and crushed walnut shells to represent snow, transported volume from the windward roof and the surcharged volume on leeward roof were measured at four different wind speeds.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Wind and Air Flow Studies
Aeolian processes and effects
Particle Dynamics in Fluid Flows
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 313–316
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter