What is a large-span flexible PV support structure?

Proposed equivalent static wind loads of large-span flexible PV support structure. Flexible photovoltaic (PV) support structure offers benefits such as low construction costs, large span length, high clearance, and high adaptability to complex terrains.

Is a flexible PV support structure subjected to wind suction?

Fig. 13, Fig. 14, Fig. 15 show the flexible PV support structure is subjected to wind suction (β = 180°), the curves for the mean wind pressure coefficient in the span of S1 and S2 when the tilt angle α is 10°, 20° and 30°, respectively.

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 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°.

How wind induced vibration response of flexible PV support structure?

Aeroelastic model wind tunnel tests The wind-induced vibration response of flexible PV support structure under different cases was studied by using aeroelastic model for wind tunnel test, including different tilt angles of PV modules, different initial force of cables, and different wind speeds.