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Project Information Calculations

SITE VARIABLES INPUTS

Module Size

Module Dim: 78 x 40 inches.

Pole Mount Model (Number of Modules)

Desired Tilt Angle in Degrees (90 degrees is vertical)

Front Edge Ground Clearance (ft.) (At tilt angle)

Wind Speed

Exposure Category

Having trees or buildings nearby and shall be assumed unless the site meets the definition of another type of exposure.

Calculated Snow Load (PSF) (Does not auto reduce for tilt.)

A reduction of ground snow load may be allowable due to snow sliding off of array.

Foundation Shape Desired

Foundation Size Desired (ft.) WIDTH

Site Soil Classification Code

OUTPUTS
Pole Size Desired (select "Auto Calc" for best results)

Number of Poles 1

Support Pole Size Required 6" Sch 40

Mount Frame Duty Heavy Duty Largest Load: SNOW

Spin Prevention Bolts Needed NONE

Foundation Depth Required (ft.) 4.50 Ft. DEEP

Pole Height Above Grade 12.15 Ft.

Total Concrete for 1 Pole(s) 1 cu. yards reduced by 0.04yd. for pole(s)

FORCES

Calculated Wind Load on Array 1,060 lbs.

Force at Ground Level 12,878 (Wind Load x Pole Length)

(Picture the pole as a lever arm, the wind applies the force and the pole tries to move the dirt to lean over)

Rotational Twist/Torque (Single Pole) 2,756 ft-lbs.

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