Estimated Snow, Ice, and Rain Load Prior to the Collapse of the Hartford Civic Center Arena Roof.

Abstract

The roof of the Hartford, Connecticut, Civic Center Arena collapsed under an unknown load of snow, ice and rain early in the morning on 18 January 1978. Based on available meteorological and snow load measurements, estimates for the amount of load present at the time of failure are made using a number of techniques. In addition, previous maximum loads due to snow, ice or rain since the building was constructed are also estimated. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA069323

Entities

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  • Robert K. Redfield
  • Samuel C. Colbeck
  • Wayne N. Tobiasson

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

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  • Sensors

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  • Civil Engineering
  • Cold Regions
  • Connecticut
  • Engineering
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  • International Airports
  • Liquids
  • Measurement
  • New England
  • New Hampshire
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Precipitation
  • Rain Gages
  • Sea Level
  • Snow Cover
  • Standards
  • Water Resources

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