When using the Snow Loading (EN1991-1-3) calculation and inputting Snow loading - "Site Details" what does the Zone refer to?
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Question
When using the Snow Loading (EN1991-1-3) calculation and inputting Snow loading - Site Details, what does the Zone refer to? There are no tooltips or references to assist.
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Answer
After inputting the Location, an Altitude and Zone are automatically calculated for you. Note these can be user adjusted.
The Altitiude and Zone are used in the calculation for the Characteristic ground snow load sk.
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Reference needs to be made to the UK National Annex and Clause NA.2.8. The Zone is then determined from Figure NA.1 Characteristic ground snow load map
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