How Wind Load Calculations Are Performed for Flat Roof Systems

The flat roof guidebook has already covered the basics of planning a flat roof, the difference between flat and pitched roofs, the structure of a flat roof, various types of anchoring for roofing membranes, and initial sizing, including the wind uplift test.

 

Why Wind Load Calculations Are Important in Flat Roof Design

After the wind uplift test is successfully completed (as discussed in the previous part of the flat roof guide), EJOT will provide the client with a test report on the system design, including all individual components, correction factors, and partial safety factors. The design value of the load-bearing capacity determined on the basis of the test report provides one of the bases for static verification. The current edition of our guide will deal with the wind load performance in detail and show which information is absolutely necessary for performance.