What are the sources for structural analysis of a solar panel ?
What are the sources for structural analysis of a solar panel ?
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Hi all,
The company I am working for, initiates a new project that to produce aluminum frames and construction parts for solar panels.
To design its own model we need a structural analysis. In addition as i looked through roughly, we should consider wind&snow loads to compel our solar panel structure.
Eventually we are considering to do this project with the assist of an engineering company.
I would like to be guided through sources, books, papers, videos, etc. to learn the basics for this type of structural analysis.
The least knowled I would like to gain, that as much as I would like to feel comfortable while discussing about the issues with the engineering company.
Thanks.
The company I am working for, initiates a new project that to produce aluminum frames and construction parts for solar panels.
To design its own model we need a structural analysis. In addition as i looked through roughly, we should consider wind&snow loads to compel our solar panel structure.
Eventually we are considering to do this project with the assist of an engineering company.
I would like to be guided through sources, books, papers, videos, etc. to learn the basics for this type of structural analysis.
The least knowled I would like to gain, that as much as I would like to feel comfortable while discussing about the issues with the engineering company.
Thanks.






RE: What are the sources for structural analysis of a solar panel ?
http://seaoc.org/bookstore/seismic-structural-requ...
http://seaoc.org/bookstore/wind-design-low-profile...
Be aware that there is criteria for the geometry that must be met in order to use these analysis methods. As the PV2 document mentions, solar panels laying flat to roofs need to be designed by ASCE 7 roof components and cladding, because the wind pressure coefficients will be very very similar to the supporting roof. There are a lot of examples from various solar companies for this type of analysis: https://www.solarworld-usa.com/~/media/www/files/t...
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RE: What are the sources for structural analysis of a solar panel ?
In the US, there are regions of high wind and negligible snow loading, regions of high snow loading but low wind loading, regions of high seismic loading, etc., so design may vary accordingly.
RE: What are the sources for structural analysis of a solar panel ?
RE: What are the sources for structural analysis of a solar panel ?
RE: What are the sources for structural analysis of a solar panel ?
Speaking of which, I always wonder what caused this: [link http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/engineers-work-to-secure...]