Scaffolding steel pipe photovoltaic support

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 are photovoltaic supports modeled?

All components of the photovoltaic supports were modeled using eight-node linear hexahedral solid elements (C3D8R). The simulation included parameters where two or three bolts were installed at the purlin hangers to investigate the effects of different connection methods on joint deformation; a schematic diagram is shown in Figure 7.

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.

How do photovoltaic panels work?

Photovoltaic panels are mounted on these supports, with the arrangement and angles of the components adjusted to maximize power generation efficiency. Emerging technologies, such as tracking photovoltaic supports and flexible photovoltaic supports, offer distinct advantages [10, 11].