Digest 489 Wind loads on roof based photovoltaic systems
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
There is a little information and no authoritative guidance about wind loads on roof-based photovoltaic (PV) systems available to the designer. In the UK, determining wind loading on PV systems and their component parts tends to be based on experimental data, extrapolation of wind loading data intended for other building elements, or from design guidance for PV installations in other countries where the wind loads or construction practice can be quite different. Reviews the wind loading information appropriate for roof based PV systems and gives recommendations and guidance for the design of roof-based PV systems for wind loads.
Author
Blackmore, P.
ISBN
9781860817137
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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