Wind load calculations

[SAS]

Thanks for help so far. We used Brewsters for a while but found them difficult to work with and they begun asking for more and more info making it difficult for us to provide.

Is nobody aware of any software at all that can be used? We do in fact have an internal structural engineer but he is new to solar and we are in the process of implementing new processes and procedures and at present it is taking up to 3 hours to do a customers calculations when we need to be able to do at least something basic and quick initially to establish suitability of a roof without incurring too much cost. We offer full structural surveys and calculations at an additional cost but this is not always required in this level of detail as far as I am aware.

Thoughts appreciated...

 

[Bryan McGrory]

Hi,

I have replied before. BMG Surveys Ltd. can carry out the wind loading checks and provide a report for each project. The report is around 8 pages lond and provides justification and calculations. In addition to this i can also provide snow loadings.

I can produce a report from the information provided by yourselves. I can forward a copy of an example report and information request form if you wish. my email address is [email protected].

Each survey report costs £65.

As far as I am aware I am the cheapest provider of this service. I have been an engineer for 15 years I am based in Glasgow. I am currently carrying out these reports for various solar pv installers/designers.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Bryan McGrory
BMG Surveys

 

[SAS]

I emailed you a few minutes ago, if you could please send examples etc to me that would be much appreciated.

 

[josemap]

Dynamic pressure is worked out from BS3369-Part 2 but pressure coefficient for each roof wind area has to be taken from the BRE 489 document. After that, it becomes a static exercise. And structural engineer will be required anyway in order to ensure that the roof will be able to withstand the roof extra loads