About the author  ⁄ James M. Fisher, Ph.D., P.E.

Dr. James M. Fisher's structural expertise has resulted in authoring and co-authoring several books and numerous technical publications. Dr. Fisher served as the Chairman of the AISC Specification Committee from 2003 until 2010. He continues to be active on several AISC Specification Task Committees, the AISI Cold-Formed Specification Committee, and ASCE 7. Dr. Fisher serves as the Consulting Engineer to the Steel Joist Institute.

Membrane roof systems installed on steel roof decks traditionally result in a uniform transfer of wind (uplift) loads from the roof membrane to the steel roof deck and underlying supporting structure (e.g., steel joists). For example, in a built-up membrane roof system – which has been used commonly in the U.S. roofing industry for more than 125 years – the built-up membrane is continuously adhered to rigid board insulation.

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