Roof Paver Wind Uplift

A more recent study entitled wind uplift of concrete roof pavers was conducted by the wall of wind facility of florida international university and the paper presented at structures congress 2014.

Roof paver wind uplift.

Wind uplift of roof pavers is not only the result of the suction on their top surface but also of the pressure on their underside. Designers of these materials often rely on a significant amount of pressure equalization between top and bottom to help keep them in place. The specific changes that have been recommended to rp 4 appear in a recent paper published by mooneghi arindam smith peter irwin and gan chowdhury. Wind uplift aerodynamic mechanisms and design guidelines a proposed addition to ansi spri rp 4 in the proceedings of the 32nd rci international convention and trade show march 2017.

Tile tech has developed the hex tray system which is an engineered system used in conjunction with our porcelain roof pavers adjustable pedestals on top of roof decks to prevent wind uplift while also providing added safety in case of breakage of pavers. The study was undertaken with 12 x 12 x 2 1 2 thick concrete pavers. High wind and severe site conditions require an outstanding paver system. Rooftop paver wind uplift testing make the most of your rooftop space with the proven factor of safety offered by tectura designs wind uplift resistance system.

Wind uplift of paver pedestal systems posted on january 31 2017 in recent times the installation of paver pedestal systems for outdoor areas of building developments has increased in popularity. The noted advantages include water damage prevention reduced membrane deterioration and reduced heat conductivity to the area below.