Ponding on flat roofs: A different perspective

[摘要] Rain water ponding in flat roofs is studied with aid of two simplified models. Distinction is made to two categories of rainwater ponding on flat light-weight roofs. In the first category strength is governing failure of roofs and in the other one stability is governing.

[学科分类] 建筑学

[关键词] Flat roof collapse;rainwater ponding;structural safety;method of analysis;design method