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Rain load

The structural load from ponded water plus hydraulic head, per ASCE 7, about 5.2 lb/sq ft per inch

Used across 2 Anvilfield field guides, most in Roofing.

Also defined as

  • The roof load from ponded water, about 5.2 psf per inch of depth

Where this shows up

RoofingBlue roof controlled-flow drainageRoofingRoof drainage and drain sizing

Related terms

Design rainfall rateDetentionPonding instability

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