FUNDAMENTALS OF ROOF DESIGN.

Abstract

Most problems with roofs can be eliminated, or at least minimized, by compliance with the following principles for roof design: (1) Consider all requirements, both individually and collectively, and do not sacrifice one requirement for another without recognizing the consequences of such a decision. (2) Design the structure to keep movements and deflections to an economic minimum, and make allowances in the associated constructions for those that will inevitably occur. (3) Know the environment in which each material must serve and its effect upon the material. (4) Ease the duties imposed on each material by judicious selection and positioning in the assembly. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0675695

Entities

People

  • G. K. Garden

Organizations

  • National Research Council Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Deflection
  • Environment
  • Materials

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design