The National Roofing Contractors Association recently made significant updates to its Roof Wind Designer.
The online wind-load calculator is intended to offer roofing professionals an easy way to determine roof systems' design wind loads for many common building types that are subject to code compliance. The free web-based application has been updated to include changes made to ASCE 7, “Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.”
There were changes to basic wind maps, new roof zone layouts, and to pressure coefficients. Roof Wind Designer also added the ability to perform wind-load calculations for the 2016 version of ASCE 7, and enables users to choose between three versions of the standard: ASCE 7-05, ASCE 7-10, and ASCE 7-16.
The 2016 version of the application also can be used on flat buildings up to 160 feet tall using the standard's Chapter 30, Part 4: Buildings with 60ft < h ≤ 160ft (Simplified). For more information, visit www.roofwinddesigner.com.
Related Stories
Codes and Standards | Jun 21, 2017
Senate bill would prohibit tax money for sports stadium projects
Bipartisan legislation would prevent use of municipal bonds by pro teams.
Codes and Standards | Jun 19, 2017
Developer, architect hit with $10 million construction defect verdict
Case pertained to construction of condo development that was not fire code-compliant.
Codes and Standards | Jun 19, 2017
Green building advocates erect icehouses on Penn. state capitol steps to make point on codes
State’s codes have not been updated since 2009.
Codes and Standards | Jun 15, 2017
Cornell Tech unveils plans to reach Net Zero at The Bloomberg Center
Campus plans include photovoltaic arrays and geothermal ground source heat pumps.
Codes and Standards | Jun 13, 2017
Canada Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. announce partnership
New joint venture will deliver enhanced services and support tools and programs throughout Canada.
Codes and Standards | Jun 8, 2017
Nail-Laminated Timber Design and Construction Guide released
New document focuses on design and construction considerations for horizontal NLT applications.
Codes and Standards | Jun 8, 2017
Car sharing popularity means parking zoning and codes may be promoting overbuilding of garages
Some designers look to modular designs in anticipation of alternate uses.
Codes and Standards | Jun 7, 2017
IAPMO advances toward new 2017 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard
Revised pipe-sizing method for residential applications will be included.
Codes and Standards | Jun 7, 2017
New Colorado law could stimulate stalled condo market
Construction defect law modifications could ease litigation risk and cut insurance rates.
Codes and Standards | Jun 6, 2017
New York City will require construction superintendents on buildings higher than three stories
New laws focus on construction safety.