Analysis of Working Load based on Wind and Snow Load for Greenhouse Foundation

Abstract

This study analyzed load transferred from upper structure due to wind and snow loads and applied to foundation on greenhouse structure in order to provide basic data for economic and reasonable design of greenhouse. The results indicate that the upper structures of greenhouses in Korea take wind load of 18.2-121.5 kgff/m2 and snow load of 3.1-104.6 kgff/m2. The maximum compressive load from axial direction applied on the foundation of greenhouse subjected to facility and crop loads was 437 kgff. The maximum pull-out load applied on the foundation of greenhouse subjected to wind load was 1557 kgff. The maximum compressive load applied on the foundation of greenhouse subjected to snow load was 6094 kgff.