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Wind load on solar panels by edge of roof per ASCE 7-16 29.4.3

Thread starter Recent Grad Josh
Start date Mar 15, 2022

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Mar 15, 2022

Recent Grad Josh

Structural

Hi all,

I am wondering if I am understanding this section of the code correctly. It seems as though the exposure factor (gamma_E) can only equal 1.5 if the solar panels are located at least 0.5*h away from the edge of the roof (and also meet other criteria). Does that mean solar panels that are WITHIN 0.5*h from the edge of the roof are not exposed and thus have gamma_E = 1.0?

Reference ASCE 7-16 Section 29.4.3 & 29.4.4

Thanks in advance!