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SOLG . N <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. Minimum embedment is 1.5 inches, <br /> Connection Demand <br /> Spacing perpendicular to rail 32.5 in (1/2 panel length) 'OLA ROOFINGR PA / <br /> Roof Angle 18 degrees LFOOT <br /> Roof Type Gable 6 <br /> F TE H <br /> Wind Speed 110 mph ROOINI <br /> MINI <br /> CHIKO <br /> Topographic Factor, K, 1 7#RW <br /> Directionality Factor, Kd 0.85 <br /> Elevation Factor, Ke 0.99 Mount through roof sheathing <br /> into existing rafters <br /> Velocity Pressure, q, 24.4 psf <br /> Zone 1 Zone 2e Zone 3 <br /> Spacing parallel to rail 48 48 48 in (max) <br /> Effective Wind Area on each connection 10.8 10.8 10.8 ft` <br /> GCp(max) 1.80 2.57 2.57 <br /> Exposed Panels?(YE= 1.5) No No No <br /> Pressure Equalization Factor,Ya 0.79 0.79 0.79 <br /> Uplift Force 34.6 49.3 49.3 psf <br /> Max. Uplift Force/Connection (1.0 WL) 374.7 534.5 534.5 lbs <br /> ASD Factored (0.6 WL) 224.8 320.7 320.7 lbs <br /> Solar Dead Load (0.6 DL) 17.2 17.2 17.2 lbs <br /> Max. Uplift Force (0.6 WL-0.6 DL) 207.6 303.5 303.5 lbs <br /> Connection Capacity <br /> Connection Type IRT Mini (50/50 Deck and Rafter Mounts) <br /> Total Allowable Capacity 313.5 lbs (per manufacturer) <br /> Compare ASD Factored Demand to Capacity <br /> Demand 303.5 lbs <br /> Capacity 313.5 lbs <br /> Result Capacity exceeds demands.Therefore,connection passes. <br />