Is there any good info or informed opinions out there regarding uplift pressure on solar panel arrays? I'm reviewing a large project where overturning stability is an issue and time is short. I'd really appreciate some help trying to judge the appropriate uplift pressure that was calculated...
I'd like to get some opinions on what wind load values are appropriate for an unusual structure - a large array of solar panels mounted on the side of an embankment. The panels are mounted on a lightweight steel frame, 4 feet off the embankment. With 4 ft of clearance under all the panels...
Does anyone have design experience using the Notional Load Method (aka Notional Force Method) for column design? How is this being implemented in other codes outside the US? The main question is what have they done with the K-factor? Has it been completely eliminated?
I learned about the...
Is anyone familiar with the following technique used to input an earthquake acceleration time history into an ANSYS model (or other FEA code)?
A very large point mass is located at the base of the model (deep in the foundation part of the model). The point mass is several orders of magnitude...
