HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPPROVED Structural Calcs - Wasson, LeoFreedom Forever LLC
43445 Business Park Dr Suite 110
Temecula, CA 92590
Attn.: To Whom It May Concern
re job:Wasson, Leo
5903 HICKORY DRIVE,
FORT PIERCE, FL 34982
Design Criteria:
Code:2020 FL Building Code 7th Edition
ASCE 7-16
Live Load:20 psf
Ult Wind Speed:160 mph
Exposure Cat:C
Ground Snow:0 psf Min Roof Snow:NA
Current Renewables Engineering Inc.
Professional Engineer
info@currentrenewableseng.com
6/24/2021
The following calculations are for the structural engineering design of the photovoltaic panels and are valid
only for the structural info referenced in the stamped plan set. The verification of such info is the
responsibility of others.
After review, I certify that the roof structure has sufficient structural capacity for the applied PV loads.
All mounting equipment shall be designed and installed per manufacturer's approved installation
specifications.
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Roof Properties:
Roof Type =
Roof Pitch (deg) =
Mean Roof Height (ft) =
Attachment Trib Width (ft) =
Attachment Spacing (ft) =
Framing Type =
Framing Size =
Framing OC Spacing (in.) =
Section Thickness, b (in.) =
Section Depth, d (in.) =
Section Modulus, Sx (in.^3) =
Moment of Inertia, Ix (in.^4) =
Framing Span (ft) =
Deflection Limit D+L (in.) =
Deflection Limit S or W (in.) =
Attachments Pattern =
Framing Upgrade =
Sister Size =
Wood Species =
Wood Fb (psi) =
Wood Fv (psi) =
Wood E (psi) =
CD (Wind) =
CD (Snow) =
CLS =
CM = Ct = CL = Ci =
CF =
Cfu =
Cr =
F'b_wind (psi) =
F'b_snow (psi) =
F'v_wind (psi) =
F'v_snow (psi) =
M_allowable_wind (lb-ft) =
M_allowable_snow (lb-ft) =
V_allowable_wind (lbs) =
V_allowable_snow (lbs) =
E' (psi) =
725
1600000
524
1008
207
729
2053
288
1.15
2857
1.5
1.00
1.15
1.0
1.6
1.15
180
1600000
DF #2
900
Adequate
NA
1.07
Fully Staggered
8
1.6
3.1
5.4
1.5
3.5
2x4
24
1
Truss
13
2.75
Metal
14
Roof 1
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Load Calculation:
Panels Dead Load (psf) =
Roofing Weight (psf) =
Decking Weight (psf) =
Framing Weight (psf) =
Misc. Additional Weight (psf) =
Existing Dead Load (psf) =
Total Dead Load (psf) =
Ultimate Wind Speed (mph) =
Directionality Factor, kd =
Topographic Factor, kzt =
Velocity Press Exp Factor, kz =
Ground Elevation Factor, ke =
Velocity Pressure, qz (psf) =
Array Edge Factor, γE =
Solar Equalization Factor, γa =
External Pressure Up, GCp_1 =
External Pressure Up, GCp_2 =
External Pressure Up, GCp_3 =
External Pressure Down, GCp =
Design Pressure Up, p_1 (psf) =
Design Pressure Up, p_2 (psf) =
Design Pressure Up, p_3 (psf) =
Design Pressure Down, p (psf) =
Hardware Checks:
Attachment Type =
Allowable Up Force (lbs) =
Allowable Down Force (lbs) =
Allowable Side Force (lbs) =
Applied Uplift Force (lbs) =
282
-191
281
1000
Attachment Checks:
Roof 1
S5! CorruBracket
22.9
-99.1
-118.1
0.6
-76.2
-2.6
-3.1
1.25
0.64
-2
0.85
1.00
47.3
160
0.85
1.0
Roof 1
Wind Load Calculations:
5.6
8.6
0.6
1.0
2.0
2.0
Dead Load Calculations:
3.0
Roof 1
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Uplift DCR =
Applied Down Force (lbs) =
Down DCR =
Applied Lateral Force (lbs) =
Lateral DCR =
Roof Framing Checks:
LC1: D+S
Applied Moment (lb-ft) =
Applied Shear (lbs) =
Allowable Moment (lb-ft) =
Allowable Shear (lbs) =
Moment DCR =
Shear DCR =
LC2: D+0.6W
Applied Moment (lb-ft) =
Applied Shear (lbs) =
Allowable Moment (lb-ft) =
Allowable Shear (lbs) =
Moment DCR =
Shear DCR =
LC3: D+0.75(S+0.6W)
Applied Moment (lb-ft) =
Applied Shear (lbs) =
Allowable Moment (lb-ft) =
Allowable Shear (lbs) =
Moment DCR =
Shear DCR =
LC4: 0.6D+0.6W
Applied Moment (lb-ft) =
Applied Shear (lbs) =
Allowable Moment (lb-ft) =
Allowable Shear (lbs) =
Moment DCR =
Shear DCR =
Deflection Checks (Service Level):
Roof 1
0.59
0.32
729
1008
433
325
0.28
0.15
729
1008
201
151
0.33
0.18
729
1008
238
179
0.18
0.09
524
725
69
Force Checks:
Roof 1
92
0.01
0.04
2
0.68
42
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LC1: D+L
Deflection (in.) =
Deflection Limit (in.) =
Deflection DCR =
LC2: S
Deflection (in.) =
Deflection Limit (in.) =
Deflection DCR =
LC3: W (Down)
Deflection (in.) =
Deflection Limit (in.) =
Deflection DCR =
LC4: W (Up)
Deflection (in.) =
Deflection Limit (in.) =
Deflection DCR =
Seismic Check:
Wall Weight (psf) =
Tributary Wall Area (ft2) =
Total Wall Weight (lbs) =
Roof Weight (psf) =
Roof Area (ft2) =
Total Roof Weight (lbs) =
Total Existing Weight (lbs) =
PV Panel Weight (lbs) =
Number of Panels =
Total Additional PV Weight (lbs) =
(Existing W + Additional W)/(Existing W) =104%
The increase in weight as a result of the solar system is less than 10% of the existing structure and
therefore no further seismic analysis is required.
Limits of Scope of Work and Liability:
Existing structure is assumed to have been designed and constructed following appropriate codes at
Additional PV Weight:
54
21
1143
Weight Increase:
1000
17000
6
2400
13444
30444
0.11
Existing Weight:
17
-0.14
1.23
1.23
0.03
0.00
0.04
0.00
1.23
1.84
0.03
0.06
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time of erection, and assumed to have appropriate permits. The calculations produced are only for the
roof framing supporting the proposed PV installation referenced in the stamped planset and were
completed according to generally recognized structural analysis standards and procedures, professional
engineering and design experience, opinions and judgements. Existing deficiencies which are unknown or
were not observable during time of inspection are not included in this scope of work. All PV modules,
racking, and mounting equipment shall be designed and installed per manufacturer's approved
installation specifications. The Engineer of Record and the engineering consulting firm assume no
responsibility for misuse or improper installation. This analysis is not stamped for water leakage.
Framing was determined based on information in provided plans and/or photos, along with engineering
judgement. Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall verify the framing sizes, spacings, and
spans noted in the stamped plans, calculations, and cert letter (where applicable) and notify the
Engineer of Record of any discrepancies prior to starting construction. Contractor shall also verify that
there is no damaged framing that was not addressed in stamped plans, calculations, and cert letter
(where applicable) and notify the Engineer of Record of any concerns prior to starting construction.