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Applying Ice Loads on a Solar Panel

Applying Ice Loads on a Solar Panel

Applying Ice Loads on a Solar Panel

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Is it acceptable to apply ice loads to the projected surface of a solar panel array.  If so how would I do this so as not to be unconservative?  The panels are placed at 31 from the horizontal during the summer months and 61 degrees from the horizontal in the winter months when ice is a significant concern.

I am designing the mounting structure and embedment depths for a series of different solar panel array configurations.  If I apply a 1" ice load to the entire surface of the panel I am getting some very large bending moments transferrred to the soil (particularly for the 6' and 8' high posts) that are are requiring some pretty deep embedment depths  -- greater than what is required in some of my post frame structures.  Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

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