September 2009
Beginner
348 pages
10h 19m
English
Content preview from Basic Civil Engineering
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Chapter 18
Roof
A roof is the uppermost part of a building whose main function is to enclose the space and to protect the same from the effects of weather elements such as rain, wind, sun, heat and snow. A good roof is just as essential as a safe foundation. As a well-designed foundation secures the building against destruction starting at the bottom, similarly a good roof affords protection for the building itself and what the building contains and prevents deterioration starting from the top. To fulfil this main function efficiently, the roof should satisfy the following functional requirements in its design and construction.
- Strength and stability: The roof structure should be strong and stable enough to take up the anticipated loads safely. ...