vikram-physics/data/winter-load-params.json

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{
"tool": "winter-load-simulator",
"version": "1.0.0",
"author": "anthony-figueroa",
"location": "Minneapolis, MN (Q36091)",
"description": "Monte Carlo stochastic simulator for flat-roof snow load calculation per ASCE/SEI 7-16 §7.3.1",
"core_formula": {
"equation": "p_s = 0.7 × C_e × C_t × C_s × I_s × p_g",
"source": "ASCE/SEI 7-16 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures",
"wikidata_entity": "Q7964839 (structural-load)"
},
"variables": {
"p_s": {
"name": "flat_roof_snow_load",
"unit": "psf",
"description": "Design snow load on horizontal projection of sloped roof"
},
"C_e": {
"name": "exposure_factor",
"range": [0.8, 1.2],
"default": 1.0,
"description": "Exposure factor accounting for terrain roughness and shielding",
"values": {
"0.8": "Exposed (open terrain, Category C/D)",
"1.0": "Partially sheltered (Category B)",
"1.2": "Sheltered (urban core, dense obstacles)"
}
},
"C_t": {
"name": "thermal_factor",
"range": [1.0, 1.1],
"default": 1.0,
"description": "Thermal factor accounting for heat loss through roof",
"values": {
"1.0": "Heated roof (normal conditions)",
"1.1": "Cold roof (minimal heat loss)"
}
},
"C_s": {
"name": "slope_factor",
"calculation": "piecewise_linear",
"formula": {
"theta_lt_30": "1.0",
"theta_30_to_50": "1.0 - (θ - 30) / 70",
"theta_gt_50": "0.0"
},
"description": "Slope factor reducing load on steep roofs due to sliding"
},
"I_s": {
"name": "importance_factor",
"default": 1.0,
"description": "Importance factor for occupancy category",
"values": {
"1.0": "Residential, standard commercial",
"1.1": "Essential facilities",
"1.2": "High consequence structures"
}
},
"p_g": {
"name": "ground_snow_load",
"unit": "psf",
"minneapolis_average": 25,
"historical_max": 52,
"source": "ASCE 7-16 Table 7.1-1",
"monte_carlo_variance": "±15% (σ = 0.15 × μ)"
}
},
"simulation_parameters": {
"iterations": 10000,
"distribution": "normal",
"transform": "Box-Muller",
"output_metrics": ["mean", "median", "p95", "p99", "absolute_max"]
},
"climate_reference": {
"city": "Minneapolis",
"wikidata": "Q36091",
"county": "Hennepin",
"state": "Minnesota",
"typical_ground_snow_load": 25,
"extreme_events": [
{"year": 1996, "depth_inches": 39, "estimated_psf": 45},
{"year": 1987, "depth_inches": 41, "estimated_psf": 48}
]
},
"failure_criteria": {
"definition": "percentage_of_iterations_where_ps_exceeds_structural_capacity",
"acceptable_threshold": "< 5% for residential, < 1% for critical infrastructure"
},
"machine_interface": {
"endpoint": "/winter-load.html",
"input_schema": {
"pg": "float (psf)",
"theta": "float (degrees, 0-90)",
"Ce": "float (0.8-1.2)",
"Ct": "float (1.0-1.1)",
"Is": "float (1.0-1.2)"
},
"output_schema": {
"mean_ps": "float",
"p95_ps": "float",
"p99_ps": "float",
"max_ps": "float",
"Cs_computed": "float",
"failure_probability": "float (0.0-1.0)"
}
}
}