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SOLGEN <br />P O W E R <br />RT Mini Connection Calculation <br />This calculation justifies the connection of the solar panels to existing roof members, by showing the connection <br />capacity is equal to or greater than the uplift force demands. <br />Connection Demand <br />Spacing perpendicular to rail <br />Spacing parallel to rail <br />Effective Wind Area on each connection <br />Roof Angle <br />Wind Speed <br />Exposure Coefficient, K, <br />Topographic Factor, Kn <br />Directionality Factor, Kd <br />Elevation Factor, Ke <br />Velocity Pressure, q, <br />GCp (max) <br />Exposed Panels? (YE = 1.5) <br />Pressure Equalization Factor, Ya <br />Uplift Force <br />Max. Uplift Force / Connection (1.0 WL) <br />ASD Factored (0.6 WL) <br />Solar Dead Load (0.6 DL) <br />Max. Uplift Force (0.6 WL-0.6 DL) <br />Connection Capacity <br />Connection Type <br />Total Allowable Capacity <br />32.5 <br />in <br />in <br />ft 2 <br />degrees 30-- <br />ROOI <br />mph <br />ROOF TEC <br />MINI <br />48 <br />10.8 <br />12 <br />110 <br />0.92 <br />1 <br />0.85 <br />1.00 <br />24.1 psf M'- <br />to existing rafters <br />Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 <br />1/2 panel length <br />Max spacing <br />1.80 <br />2.57 <br />2.57 <br />No <br />No <br />No <br />0.79 <br />0.79 <br />0.79 <br />34.2 <br />48.7 <br />48.7 <br />370.0 <br />527.8 <br />527.8 <br />222.0 <br />316.7 <br />316.7 <br />17.3 <br />17.3 <br />17.3 <br />204.7 <br />299.4 <br />299.4 <br />psf <br />Ibs <br />Ibs <br />Ibs <br />Ibs <br />RT Mini into 2x Rafter <br />447.0 Ibs (per manufacturer) <br />0 <br />Compare ASD Factored Demand to Capacity <br />Demand 299.4 Ibs <br />Capacity 447.0 Ibs <br />Result Capacity exceeds demands. Therefore, connection passes. <br />