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Item Information   Holdings       More by this author     Huber, Matthew L.     Subjects     Photovoltaic power generation     Load tests.     Load factor design     Steel, Structural     Buildings -- Standards -- United States.     MSST Project.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Huber, Matthew L.       by title:      The Milwaukee School...         MARC Display

The Milwaukee School of Engineering's Photovoltaic System Project : final structural report / Matthew L. Huber. by Huber, Matthew L. Subjects Photovoltaic power generation   Load tests.   Load factor design   Steel, Structural   Buildings -- Standards -- United States.   MSST Project. Description:  123 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm. Contents:  Thesis advisor: Dr. Richard DeVries. Committee members: Dr. Hans-Peter Huttelmaier, Christopher Raebel. Background and introduction -- Study of the existing structure -- Determination of the CC roof capacity under new design codes -- The solar panel mounting structure -- Final result -- Appendix A: CC roof structure plan ; B: AISC 3rd ed. Table 5-17 ; C: Copyright approval letters. The Milwaukee School of Engineering has recently been awarded the funding to install a 29 kWH photovoltaic (PV) system, supporting the nation's growing need for clean energy. For numerous reasons, MSOE has elected to install this system on the roof of the Student Campus Center (CC) building in downtown Milwaukee. Before proceeding with this project, a complete structural evaluation must be completed showing that the CC structure's capacity is adequate under new design codes. The objective of this project is to provide MSOE with a final structural report for the CC building, including a design for a solar panel mounting frame. Final recommendations, based upon the evaluation's findings, are necessary for MSOE to continue with their PV project. To complete this project, a firm understanding of the initial design intent is extremely important. After studying the CC structural plans, the new design codes, ASCE-7 and AISC's 3rd edition LRFD, were applied to determine the capacity of the current structure. It should be noted that the design codes have evolved significantly since the initial design in the 1940's. Using these design codes, a solar panel mounting frame was designed, increasing the roof demand even further. Through the structural evaluation, it was found that the CC structure had more than sufficient capacity to support current design codes. After designing the solar panel mounting frame, it was determined that the CC roof structure was able to support the frame as designed. However, the placement of these solar panel frames is restricted. MSOE may proceed with their PV project while following the strict recommendations of this report, and after receiving consent from a licensed Professional Engineer of the State of Wisconsin.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Walter Schroeder Library Master's Theses AC805 .H82 2007 Available Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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