Pre-Construction Engineering & Design
Our team reviews project requirements, site information and design risks early to establish a clear engineering foundation for each ground-mounted solar project.
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Structural Design, Calculations & Reports
Software-based analysis, member design, connection checks and engineering reports verify the strength, stability and serviceability of each mounting system.
Overview
What's Involved
Structural engineering verifies that the solar mounting system can safely resist the loads expected throughout its specified design life. Preliminary analysis establishes the design actions and foundation reactions required for POT. The final structural design is completed after the system geometry and foundation requirements have been confirmed.
We combine structural analysis software with engineering checks and hand calculations. Piles, posts, rafters, purlins, rails, bracing, clamps, bolts and connections are assessed for strength, stability and serviceability under the applicable load combinations.
Designs are completed in accordance with the relevant Eurocodes, UK National Annexes, project specifications and applicable product standards.
Our structural engineering scope includes:
Structural design basis and engineering assumptions
Preliminary structural assessment
Preliminary foundation reactions for POT
Wind, snow and permanent-load calculations
Software-based structural modelling and analysis
Three-dimensional frame analysis
Member forces, reactions and deflection results
Member strength, stability and buckling checks
Deflection and serviceability checks
Bolt, clamp, fixing and connection design
Uplift, compression, lateral and moment reactions
Hand calculations and verification checks
Material grade and section specifications
- Corrosion protection and design-life assessment
Key deliverables:
- Preliminary structural design report
- Structural analysis and software-output report
- Member design calculations
- Connection and fixing calculations
- Foundation reactions
- Final structural calculation report
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