Re: Analysis of Loads on Solar Panels

Mark: Since I haven't seen any panel wind tunnel test data, I assume panel top side pressure is the roof pressure w/o solar panels at the given wind conditions and the underside pressure is the roof interior pressure. I also make sure that the roof framing members are adequate, considering the panel bracket locations.  Irv --- On Mon, 11/16/09, Mark Johnson <markajohn@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Mark Johnson <markajohn@yahoo.com> Subject: Analysis of Loads on Solar Panels To: seaint@seaint.org Date: Monday, November 16, 2009, 9:09 PM Ladies and Gentlemen, I looking for guidance/examples/commentary for analysis of the wind and seismic loads on roof-top-mounted solar panels.  For both flat and angles arrays on commercial and industrial buildings. Any references and sources would be appreciated. TIA MJ ******* ****** ******* ******** ******* ******* ******* *** *   Read list FAQ at: http://www.seaint.org/list_FAQ.asp * *   This email was sent to you via Structural Engineers *   Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) server. To *   subscribe (no fee) or UnSubscribe, please go to: * *   http://www.seaint.org/sealist1.asp * *   Questions to seaint-ad@seaint.org. Remember, any email you *   send to the list is public domain and may be re-posted *   without your permission. Make sure you visit our web *   site at: http://www.seaint.org ******* ****** ****** ****** ******* ****** ****** ********