Photovoltaic support anti-overturning force design

4 FAQs about Photovoltaic support anti-overturning force design

What are the loads acting on photovoltaic supports?

Based on design information and on-site observations, the loads acting on photovoltaic supports primarily include the weight of the photovoltaic panels, the wind load, the snow load, and the construction load. Additionally, the Chinese code NB/T 10115-2018 mandates the consideration of the longitudinal wind load on photovoltaic supports.

How to analyze the deformation of photovoltaic supports?

4.1. Model Establishment To further analyze the deformation of photovoltaic supports, a numerical simulation was conducted using the ABAQUS finite element analysis software, which allows for a more realistic consideration of the connection conditions of components.

Do photovoltaic supports have a design load and joint connection?

Based on a typical photovoltaic support failure case, this study involved detailed research on the design load and joint connection measures of photovoltaic supports. First, the general design software SAP2000 (V22.0.0) was utilized to compare the loads in photovoltaic support structure design among Chinese, American, and European codes.

Do photovoltaic supports deform?

The finite element analysis effectively validated the relationship between the deformation of photovoltaic supports and their connection configurations. When the purlin hanger was connected using two bolts, significant lateral displacement along the purlin and rotation around the bolt were observed in A2LO and B2LO.