Abstract
This paper presents results from an investigation of the suitability of the exposure coefficient as defined in ISO 4355 “Bases for design of structures—Determination of snow loads on roofs”, based on thorough analyses of weather data from 389 weather stations in Norway for the reference 30-year period 1961–1990. First, the background of the exposure coefficient is examined. Historical field investigations of snow loads on roofs are also evaluated. Next, values for the exposure coefficients in Norway are calculated according to ISO 4355. Finally, possible approaches aiming at improving calculations of wind exposure on roof snow loads are suggested. It is shown that the exposure coefficient as defined in ISO 4355 does not reflect the actual effects of wind exposure on roof snow loads in Norway, the main reasons being oversimplifications in the definition of the coefficient and the extreme variations of the climate in Norway. The definition is based on coarse simplifications of snow transport theories, and must be revised and improved to serve as an applicable tool for calculations of design snow loads on roofs in Norway.
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