Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies

Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies

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Main Author: Pfister, Sarah Catherine
Language:English
Published: Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK 2019
Subjects:
Alternative Energy
Mechanical Engineering
solar
purlin
steel
panels
canopy
structural design
ASCE 7-10
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1554374823205438
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-case15543748232054382021-08-03T07:09:58Z Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies Pfister, Sarah Catherine Alternative Energy Mechanical Engineering solar purlin steel panels canopy structural design ASCE 7-10 A method for establishing external loads applied to a steel purlin in a solar panel canopy and calculating the resulting deflection, moment, and shear reactions is developed. The methodology is compliant with American Society of Civil Engineers, International Building Code, American Iron and Steel Institute, and the American Institute of Steel Construction Inc. A user-friendly MATLAB program is created to automate the validation and optimization of steel purlin members based on the particular parameters of the canopy design and build location. A sample calculation is conducted. Results indicate that the program produces results within 20% of those of a more complete industry standard analysis. This program is immediately applicable for use in the initial selection and preliminary validation of steel purlins in solar panel canopy systems. 2019-05-23 English text Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1554374823205438 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1554374823205438 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Alternative Energy
Mechanical Engineering
solar
purlin
steel
panels
canopy
structural design
ASCE 7-10
spellingShingle Alternative Energy
Mechanical Engineering
solar
purlin
steel
panels
canopy
structural design
ASCE 7-10
Pfister, Sarah Catherine
Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies
author Pfister, Sarah Catherine
author_facet Pfister, Sarah Catherine
author_sort Pfister, Sarah Catherine
title Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies
title_short Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies
title_full Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies
title_fullStr Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies
title_full_unstemmed Preliminary Structural Optimization and Validation of Steel Purlins in Solar Canopies
title_sort preliminary structural optimization and validation of steel purlins in solar canopies
publisher Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK
publishDate 2019
url http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1554374823205438
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