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- Learn how to design solar panel support structures by considering load paths, wind actions based on Eurocode requirements, and the structural behaviour of different support configurations.
- Explore the differences between cold-formed and hot-rolled steel sections, key EN 1993 design checks, and a practical GEN NX workflow for modelling, analysis, and result interpretation.
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Description
This webinar provides a practical overview of the structural design and analysis of solar panel support systems. It covers common support configurations, load paths, and the calculation of wind loads according to Eurocode requirements, including uplift, drag, and lateral forces acting on solar structures.
The session also compares cold-formed and hot-rolled steel sections and explains key design considerations such as local, distortional, and flexural buckling. A practical demonstration in MIDAS GEN NX shows how to build the structural model, define sections and properties, apply relevant design parameters, and evaluate structural behaviour and design results.
Key Points
Wind Load Assessment for Solar Structures: Understand how wind actions are determined and transferred through solar panel support systems, from panels and rails to the supporting structure and foundations.
Steel Section Selection and Design Checks: Learn the key differences between cold-formed and hot-rolled sections and how buckling behavior and EN 1993 requirements influence structural design.
Practical Structural Modelling in GEN NX: See how a solar support structure can be modelled and analyzed in MIDAS GEN NX, including geometry creation, section definition, structural analysis, and interpretation of design results.
Benefit
Official GEN NX License
Issued upon session completion
Speaker
Mohammad Zeeshan Alam is an Application Engineer at MIDAS IT, specializing in the structural analysis and design of bridge and building structures. He holds a Master's degree in Structural Dynamics from IIT, Roorkee.
In his role at MIDAS IT, he supports engineers and consultants by providing technical guidance and helping them effectively apply MIDAS software for structural analysis and design. His expertise includes delivering technical support, conducting product demonstrations, and assisting clients in adopting engineering solutions for real-world projects.