A STUDY ON THE WIND RESISTING CAPACITY OF TRADITIONAL ROOFING SYSTEM

Authors

  • Tshering Dema Research and Publication Board, College of Science and Technology.
  • Tshering Pema Dekar Research and Publication Board, College of Science and Technology
  • Yeshi Dorji Research and Publication Board, College of Science and Technology
  • Tshewang Nidup Research and Publication Board, College of Science and Technology

Keywords:

traditional roofing system, windstorm, pressure, mitigation measures, intrusive, non intrusive.

Abstract

Widespread and repeated failures of roof systems due to windstorm have become a frequent occurence of late. Records show that traditional roofs are the most and worst affected structures. The research aims to determine the reasons for the poor performance of the traditional roofing system and explore measures for improvement. The study is focused on two of the most common traditional roofing system, the Drangim roof and Jamthok roof. The capacity of these roofs for wind loading as per the prevailing codal requirement will be assessed. For a more conservative analysis, a basic wind speed of 47m/s is considered and the resultant pressure acting on the roofs is determined. The adeqauacy of the member sections and joineries of these system will also be assessed. Mi[1]tigation measures, both passive (non intrusive) and active( intrusive) in nature, to improve the perfomance and protect the roof system from the harmful effects of the wind load are proposed.

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Published

2016-12-22

How to Cite

Dema, T., Dekar, T. P., Dorji, Y., & Nidup, T. (2016). A STUDY ON THE WIND RESISTING CAPACITY OF TRADITIONAL ROOFING SYSTEM. Zorig Melong- A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 3(1), 1–8. Retrieved from https://journal.cst.edu.bt/index.php/zm/article/view/8

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2016): Volume 3 Issue 1

Section

Research Article

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