Photovoltaic flexible bracket wind protection level

Do flexible PV support structures deflection more sensitive to fluctuating wind loads?

This suggests that the deflection of the flexible PV support structure is more sensitive to fluctuating wind loads compared to the axial force. Considering the safety of flexible PV support structures, it is reasonable to use the displacement wind-vibration coefficient rather than the load wind-vibration coefficient.

Do stability cables improve wind-induced and critical wind speed of flexible PV support structure?

Liu et al. investigated on the wind-induced and critical wind speed of a 33-m-span flexible PV support structure by means of wind tunnel test on the elastic model. The effectiveness of three different types of stability cables on enhancing the critical wind speed of the flexible PV support structure was assessed.

Are flexible PV support structures prone to vibrations under cross winds?

For aeroelastic model tests, it can be observed that the flexible PV support structure is prone to large vibrations under cross winds. The mean vertical displacement of the flexible PV support structure increases with the wind speed and tilt angle of the PV modules.

What is the wind load of a PV support?

The wind load is the most significant load when designing a PV support; thus, its value and calculation should be investigated. Different countries have their own specifications and, consequently, equations for the wind loads of PV supports.

What is the wind vibration coefficient of flexible PV support structure?

The wind vibration coefficients in different zones under the wind pressure or wind suction are mostly between 2.0 and 2.15. Compared with the experimental results, the current Chinese national standards are relatively conservative in the equivalent static wind loads of flexible PV support structure. 1. Introduction

How does wind pressure affect a flexible PV support structure?

When the flexible PV support structure is subjected to wind pressure, the maximum of mean vertical displacement occurs in the first rows at high wind speeds. The shielding effect greatly affects the wind-induced response of flexible PV support structure at α = 20°.