STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS

FOR

PROPOSED ROOF MOUNTED

SOLAR PV SYSTEM

82.94 kW Roof Mounted Solar Array

Montville High School
100 Horseneck Road, Montville, NJ 07045

Prepared for:

Power Partners MasTec, LLC.

9140 Arrowpoint Blvd, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28273

April 25th, 2012

Prepared by:

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T. Sam Chen, P.E.

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE............................................................................................................... 3

II METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................................ 4

III OBSERVATION .......................................................................................................................... 4

1. General ................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Structural ................................................................................................................................ 4

3. Roof Framing Plan ................................................................................................................. 5

IV EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS .............................................................................................. 6

1. Code & Standards .................................................................................................................. 6

2. Assumptions & Inputs............................................................................................................ 7

3. Materials ................................................................................................................................ 9

V SUMMARY OF RESULTS........................................................................................................ 10

VI DETAILED ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS ..................................................................... 10

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Power Partners MasTec, LLC. has procured Innovative Engineering, Inc. (IEI) to provide a detailed structural analysis
package for one school building with multiple flat roof sections to support the installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic
(PV) systems at 100 Horseneck Road, Montville, NJ 07045. This analysis is to determine the capacity of the existing
structures and their components to support the proposed systems and to determine if structural reinforcements are required
due to the proposed solar PV and racking systems installation.

The total roof area of the subject facility is approximately 170,000

+/- SF in size and consists of classrooms, gymnasium, multi-
purpose room, auditorium, cafeteria, and library. The subject
facility currently serves as the public high school for the
Montville Board of Education in Morris County, NJ. The original
building was design and built circa 1968 by Raymond B. Flatt,
A.I.A. & William F. Poole, A.I.A. Architects with a subsequent
building expansion added in 2002 by USA Architects, Planners, &
Interior designers.

Complete sets of existing structural drawings of the subject

building containing previous roof replacement, structural plans
and details were provided. IEI engineers visited the site on
February 10th, 2012 to verify that the existing structure was
constructed in accordance with the drawings and have performed
detailed measurements required to determine the existing member sizes and their ultimate capacities in order to estimate the
residual capacities for the use to select proper and adequate
ballast solar PV systems.

Detailed calculations and conclusion for loading and structural

residual capacity have been provided herein and performed in
accordance with NJ IBC 2009 and ASCE 7-05 and our
engineering judgment. Canadian Solar MaxPower CS6X 290M
Monocrystalline solar module and PanelClaw Grizzly Bear FR
Gen II 10 Degree racking systems have been provided by Power
Partners MasTec as the preferred products to be used. Based on
the provided panel properties and the racking system
recommended, the result of this analysis indicates that the
existing structural systems within both proposed roof sections
(cafeteria & section A) are adequate to support the proposed roof
solar PV systems without any repair and/or reinforcement.

I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Power Partners MasTec, LLC. requires a structural calculation report providing a description and residual capability of the
existing structural systems within the designated roof sections, located at 100 Horseneck Road, Montville, NJ 07045 to
support the additional weight and incurred building code applicable forces due to the proposed solar PV system installation.

In order to achieve these goals, the scope of this analysis and report include the following:

 Observe the components of the existing roof and supporting members that were readily exposed to view.

 To report on the existing roof structural condition if any deficiency has found leading to any insufficient capacity
to support the proposed PV solar system.

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 Perform engineering calculations based on provided information, field tests data and prepare a conclusion for the
analysis.

II. METHODOLOGY
The following methods were employed during the course of this analysis:

 On site observation of components of the roof structural members including existing open web steel joists, steel
girders, spandrel beams, metal decks, and structural steel columns.

 Review available existing construction documents.

 Utilization of standard reference sources including, but not limited to, the NJ state adopted International Building
Code, AISC Structural Steel Specifications and the Steel Joist & Metal Deck manuals.

 Professional engineering judgment

III. OBSERVATION

1. General
Based on the drawing provided to IEI, the original school building was designed and built circa 1968 with
additional classrooms and gymnasium added in 2002. The estimated footprint of the facilities proposed for the
roof mounted solar PV system installation is approximately 40,000 square feet totally in plan (28,000 ft2 for
section A and 12,000 ft2 for cafeteria). The roof heights of these two facilities are 20’-0” and 35’-0”, respectively,
measured approximately from top of existing slab on grade to the bottom of the 1 ½ inch metal deck.

The proposed non-penetrating solar PV system will be installed directly over the top of the roofing membrane and
will add approximately 8.0 psf additional load to the roof structure at affected areas. The recommendations of the
panel types were provided to IEI by Power Partners MasTec and PanelClaw Grizzly Bear FR Gen II 10 Degree
racking systems has been considered and recommended to us to accommodate the proposed panel efficiently. The
worst-case loading scenarios have been considered in the engineering calculation on the safe side.

2. Structural

Section A Roof

The roof diaphragm of the section A roof is composed of 1 ½ inch 20 gauge galvanized type B metal roof
decks, supported by 14 inch deep wide-flange steel filler beams located at 7’-0” maximum on center.
These steel filer beams, spanning 28’-0”, in turn are supported by the 14 and 16 inch deep wide flange
structural steel girders and steel columns. The existing roofing appeared to be a built-up roof composed
of rigid insulation and loose-laid ballast gravels on top. The exterior walls are concrete masonry (CMU)
non-load bearing walls.

Cafeteria Roof

The roof diaphragm of the cafeteria is composed of 1 ½ inch 20 gauge galvanized type B metal roof
decks, supported by 12 inch deep wide-flange steel filler beams located at 8’-1 ¾” maximum on center.
These filler beams, spanning 18’-0” maximum, in tern are supported by the 18 inch deep wide flange
structural steel girders and steel columns. The existing roofing appeared to be a built-up roof composed

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of rigid insulation and loose-laid ballast gravels on top. The exterior walls are concrete masonry (CMU)
non-load bearing walls.

Areas not in used

for solar PV.

Section A

Cafeteria
SOUTH

3. Roof Framing Plan:

Low Roof

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Cafeteria Roof

IV. EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS

1. Codes & Standards

A. Applicable Codes & Ordinances

1) International Building Code / New Jersey Edition 2009.

2) ASCE 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

B. Accepted Industrial Standards

1) IBC Code Prescribed Standards

1. Steel: AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings / AISC 360-05

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2. Steel: AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings / Sixth Edition, published
on 4/1/1965. (for the use for the original building analysis.)

3. ASTM A 6 “General Requirements for Delivery of Rolled Steel Plates, Shapes,

Sheet Piling and Bars for Structural Use.”

4. 80-year steel joist manual – “A compilation of specifications and load tables since
1928.” Published by Steel Joist Institute, 3127 10 th avenue north extension, Myrtle
Beach, SC 29577-6760.

5. 42nd Edition SJI Specifications of CANAM Joist & Deck –Design Manual and
Catalog of Steel Deck Products.

6. Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, American

Iron & Steel Institute, Washington, DC, 1986 with 1989 Addendum.

2. Assumptions & Input

A. Occupancy Classification

1) Use Group: E (Educational Group - IBC 305)

2) Occupancy Category: III (ASCE 7-05 Table 1-1)

B. Soil Conditions

1) Soil Report: N/A.

2) Site: Montville Township, Morris County, New Jersey

C. Design Loads

1) Live Loads:

Existing Roof (from existing drawings)

1. Snow (ASCE Eq. 7-1)

a. Ground Snow (Pg) 30.0 psf

b. Flat Roof Snow Load (Ps) 23.1 psf

Note: Ps= Cs x 0.7 x Ce x Ct x I x Pg
Cs = 1.0 Ce = 1.0 Ct = 1.0 I = 1.1

2. Snow Drift:
 According to the proposed solar PV layout, the snow drifting
effect is not applicable due to shadow offset from the adjacent
roof projection at the section A roof within the subject site.

 Snow drifting effect by the existing roof top units is included in

the roof live load consideration for the effective areas.

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2) Dead Loads:

Existing Roof

1. Roofing (including ballast gravels) 7.0 psf

2. Rigid Insulation 1.0 psf

3. Deck
20 GA 1 ½ inch Type B 2.1 psf

4. Mech./Elec./Plumb 4.0 psf

(Including lighting, heating, ventilating, air ducts…etc.)

5. Hung Ceiling 10.0 psf (Cafeteria Only)

3.0 psf (Rest of Sections)

6. Estimated Solar Panel Load 8.0 psf –estimated conservatively

on the safe side.

7. Framing See Calculation

Note:
Self-weights of primary and secondary members shall be calculated and included
separately.

EXISTING WALL

1. Exterior 8-inch non-load bearing wall system 85 psf

3) Lateral Loads:

WIND

I. Building Main Frame:

a. 3-sec Basic Wind Speed (IBC 1609) 90 mph

b. Exposure (IBC 1609.4) B (estimated at site)

c. Importance Factor (IBC 1604.5) I = 1.15

(Category III)

d. Topographic Factor (Kzt) 1.0

e. Damping Ratio 0.05

f. Mean roof height See table below

Mean Roof Height

Section A Roof 20’-0”
Cafeteria Roof 35’-0”
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SEISMIC

Note: Use the USGS (US Geological Survey) program by inputting the ZIP code of the
job site to obtain the seismic parameters. (ZIP = 07045)

II. Building Main Frame:

a. Site Class D (Assumed)

Note: Per ASCE 7-05 11.4.2, Where the soil properties are not known in sufficient
detail to determine the site class, Site Class D shall be used.

Fa = 1.523
Fv = 2.400
Ss = 0.346 (Short-period Spectral Response Acct.)
S1 = 0.070 (1-second Period Spec. Response Acct.)

b. Seismic Design Category C

Note: IBC 2006 Table 1613.5.6 (1) & (2)

c. Importance Factor (IBC 1604.5) I = 1.25

(Category III)

d. Seismic Group III

Note: IBC 2006 Table 1604.5 Occupancy category of buildings and other structures:
For buildings and other structures except those listed in Occupancy Categories I,
III and IV, the occupancy category is IV.

e. Response modification Factor (R factor) 3

Note: ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1 Design Coefficients & Factors For Seismic Force-
Resisting Systems. The Seismic Force-Resisting System falls into the item H “
Steel Systems Not Specifically Detailed for Seismic Resistance, Excluding
Cantilever Column Systems.”

g. Deflection Amplification Factor (Cd) 3

(IBC Table 1604.5)

h. Building Period Coefficient (Ct) 0.028

Note: ASCE 7-05 Table 12.8-2 Values of Approximate Period Parameters Ct and x

3. Material

A. Steel

1. Hot Rolled Mill Shapes: ASTM A36

2. Structural Steel Plate: ASTM A572 or A36
3. Cold Formed Light Gage Shapes: ASTM A570
4. High Strength Bolts ASTM A325N

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V. SUMMARY OF RESULTS

No reinforcement to the section A and cafeteria roof areas within the subject building is required due to the
installation of the proposed PV solar system. The conclusions reached by IEI in this report are only applicable for
the Canadian Solar MaxPower CS6X 290M Monocrystalline solar module and PanelClaw Grizzly Bear FR Gen II
10 Degree racking systems information provided to us and the observation from our visit on February 10th, 2012.
These results are also based on the estimated code-applicable loads for the geographic location of the site and the
additional loads from the proposed solar systems. It should be noted that IEI shall be informed of any additional
load other than the proposed systems mentioned above; e.g. any additional roof membrane to be installed prior to
the Solar PV and racking systems installation.

See the following for detailed descriptions for items checked:

1. The existing 20 gauge 1 ½ -inch roof metal decks of the subject facility roofs have been checked adequate to
support the current code applicable loads and the panels support reactions. The result is based on the
calculations using the proposed Canadian Solar MaxPower CS6X 290M Monocrystalline solar module and
PanelClaw Grizzly Bear FR Gen II 10 Degree racking systems and the ideal layout for performance. The
worst case loading scenario has been considered in the calculation for the existing roof deck to support the
largest reactions located at the center of the deck span. Both the stress and deflection of the existing metal
deck has been verified meeting the current building code requirements.

2. The typical existing wide flange steel girders and filler beams have been verified to be adequate and sufficient
to support the existing loads including code applicable dead and live load as well as the effects from the
proposed Canadian Solar MaxPower CS6X 290M Monocrystalline solar module and PanelClaw Grizzly Bear
FR Gen II 10 Degree racking systems installation at the subject flat roof. The worst case loading scenario has
been considered; i.e. the support reactions from the solar panel mounts line up and fall into the vicinities of
one single span steel filler beam. The results from our analysis have also indicated that the existing structural
steel wide flange columns within the areas proposed to support the solar PV system are adequate to support
the additional loads from the solar PV panel and racking systems by inspection and our engineering
judgment.

3. The building foundations are deemed to be adequate to support the additional loads by inspection based on
our professional engineering judgments, considering the relative small additional weight from the solar panels
+ racking systems in oppose to the high capacity building column foundations.

4. The increased seismic loads due to the additional weight from the proposed PV and its racking systems have
been verified to be small than the tolerance set forth in the current building code requirement. Therefore the
existing lateral load resisting system (LLRS) is deemed to be adequate and no seismic reinforcement to the
LLRS is required.

VI. DETAILED ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS

Synopsis & Existing Building Anatomy

Based on the existing drawings provided and the site visits made on February 10th, the subject facilities including
the section A and gymnasium roof have been maintained in a good condition. No signs of deterioration and/or
structural distresses were found from the accessible areas. The existing building systems are divided into multiple
sections by building expansion joints. Majority of the lateral system have been designed as ordinary moment
frames. Curtain walls with brick veneer system are installed around the building perimeter.

For the 1968 built building where the solar PV system is proposed, the roof structure is comprised of steel filler
beams spanning in between the structural steel columns and wide flange girders. A 20 gauge 1 ½ inch Type B
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metal deck is present and supported by these steel filler beams located at a maximum 8’-1 ¾” spacing throughout
the original building facility.

The following items have been checked with the addition of the proposed roof mounted solar PV system:

1. Properties of proposed PV solar and Racking System operating weight estimate.

2. Wind pressure calculation based on the geographic location of the subject site and the criteria set forth in the
wind load provision of the currently NJ adopted building code, IBC 2009, Chapter 6.

3. Existing 1 ½” roof deck panels to support existing and additional loads. The existing roof deck has been
verified to be a 1 ½ - inch 20 gauge Type B metal decks within the original building based on the existing
drawings. A worst case load scenario and longest span observed was used for the engineering calculations.

4. The typical interior structural wide flange steel girders & beams have been checked per the current AISC
steel manual to satisfy the building code requirements. The calculation below uses the worst cases within the
roof sections of the subject building.

5. Lateral Load Resisting System* – To verify if current lateral systems shall be reinforced due to add’l
seismic forces from additional panel mass.

 Since the overall surface of building subject to current code applicable wind pressure has not changed, the
wind effect on the existing Main Wing Force Resisting System (MWFRS) shall remain the same. However,
the roof deck and girder members shall be checked against existing loads plus wind components and
claddings along with the additional weight from the proposed solar PV system installation.

Analysis & Calculations

1. Properties of proposed PV solar and racking system operating weight estimate are as following:

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Panel type: Canadian Solar MaxPower CS6X-290M Monocrystalline Solar Module

Width = 3.23 feet / each panel Length = 6.41 feet / each panel
Self weight = 61.73 lbs / each panel (i.e. 2.99 psf)

Racking: Based on the information provided to us, the PanelClaw Grizzly Bear FR Gen II 10 Degree
racking systems has been provided to us for the calculation & analysis purpose. The
proposed racking system consists of three major parts – a module support with integrated
ballast, a claw for module attachment and a wind deflector.

2. Wind pressure calculation based on the geographic location of the subject site and the proposed the solar PV
& racking systems.

In order to estimate the applied loads at various roofs within the subject site, wind pressure calculations based
on the geographic location of the subject site and the existing flat roof. It should be noted that the proposed
solar panel will be installed to the existing flat roof with 10 tilted degree.

 In order to estimate applicable wind pressure, calculate the velocity pressure per ASCE 7-05 Sect. 6.5.10:

Velocity pressure = qh = 0.00256 Kz x Kzt x Kd x V2 x I

= 0.00256 x 0.73 x 1.0 x 0.85 x 902 x 1.15
= 14.8 psf

Kz = the velocity pressure exposure coefficient defined in ASCE 7-05 Sect 6.5.6.6 = 0.73

For the proposed panels with no degree tilted on a gable roof, the worst case net Pressure Coefficients for
windward and leeward are as follow (ASCE 7-05 Figure 6-5 & 6-11B):

Net internal pressure coefficient = GCpi = -0.18 & +0.18 per ASCE 7-05, Figure 6-5
Net external pressure coefficient = GCp = -0.8 & +0.3 per ASCE 7-05, Figure 6-11C

PU = Calculate design wind uplift (psf):

qh x [(GCp) - (GCpi)] = 14.80 x [(-0.8) - (+0.18)] = -14.5 psf
(Design net uplift wind pressure estimate)

PD = Calculate design wind downward (psf):

qh x [(GCp) - (GCpi)] = 14.80 x [(+0.3) - (-0.18)] = +7.10 psf

 Estimate wind pressures:

Wind uplift pressure

Apply net wind uplift pressure to the proposed PV system to calculate wind load force in uplift case. The
uplift pressure in vertical direction (local coordination) shall be:

-14.5 x COS (10 tilted degree) = -14.28 psf

Wind downward pressure

Apply net wind downward pressure to the proposed PV system to calculate wind load force in downward
case. The downward pressure in vertical direction shall be:

+7.10 x COS (10 tilted degree) = +6.99 psf.

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Since the code applicable roof snow load is greater than 75 percent of wind downward pressure plus roof
snow load, the controlling load combination shall be existing dead load plus the roof snow load.
Therefore, load combination of existing dead load plus the code applicable roof snow load will be
considered as the worst case loading scenario for the components and cladding check below.

3. Existing 1 ½” 20 GA roof deck check - Per field measurement and existing drawings, the existing 20 gauge
cold formed roof deck is supported on top of the steel filler beams in a spacing of 8’-1 ¾” o/c. The properties
of the existing roof deck are:

SECTION PROPERTIES

Subject to Positive Bending Subject to Negative Bending

Panel Fy Weight
Ip Sp In Sn
Gauge (ksi) (psf) 4
(in. /ft.) 3
(in. /ft.) 4
(in. /ft.) (in.3/ft.)

20 33 2.1 0.2 0.23 0.23 0.24

The Canadian Solar MaxPower CS6X-290M Monocrystalline Solar Module and PanelClaw Grizzly Bear FR Gen
II 10 Degree racking systems or equivalent will used in the analysis based on the information provided to us. With
a 10° panel tilt, the proposed panel sizes, and the ideal racking systems provided to us, the existing metal deck
with a tributary width equals to the panel support spacing in the longitudinal direction = 6’-5” was check as
following:

Note: The worst-case load scenario shall be the mount reactions applying at the center span of
the existing metal deck between supports.
Per existing drawings and current governing codes, the existing Dead & Live loads used for analysis are:

Existing DL = 17.1 psf (Estimated Dead Load over Metal Deck only)
Total Existing Load= 17.1 psf + 23.1 psf = 40.2 psf

Note: Existing dead & live loads has been estimated as following:

Roofing = 7.0 psf (per existing drawings)

Rigid Insulation = 1.0 psf (per existing drawings)
Metal Deck = 2.1 psf per (20 Gauge 1 ½” metal deck)
M/E/P = 14.0 psf per (per existing drawings)

Flat Snow Load = 23.1 psf (23.1 x Iw where Pg > 20 psf)

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The worst case concentrating reactions from the proposed panel system would be the accumulated Array
Platform Load occurs at the center span in between two existing joists. By transferring applied pressure into
concentrated point loads, the maximum worst-load case reaction will be:

6.41 ft x 8.15 ft (beam space) x 8.0 psf additional loads from PV system = 417.93 lbs
Flat snow & existing DL over 1’ width (47.2 psf x 1’ to check deck per ft width) = 47.2 lbs per linear ft.

Based on the above applied force and the governing load combination per current building codes, the
maximum moments (Positive & Negative) per tributary width occurred within the existing metal decks are:

Note: It is estimated the single point reaction from the bracket will distribute to at least a 2 ft tributary width
within the existing metal deck. However, use 1ft tributary in the calculation on the safe side. (I.E. Safe
Factor = 2.0)

Max. M[POS] = 0.324 ft-kips per ft, M/Sp = 0.324 x 12 / 0.23 = 16.9 ksi < 0.6 Fy = 19.8 ksi ----------- O.K.
Max. M[Neg] = 0.376 ft-kips per ft, M/Sn = 0.376 x 12 / 0.24 = 18.81 kst < 0.6 Fy = 19.8 ksi ---------- O.K.

The maximum deflection = 0.74” (total loads) < L/120 = 98” / 120 = 0.82” ------------------------------- O.K.

The above calculation is based on the worst case scenario load combinations and the critical section occurred
at the extreme case to check the existing metal deck member conservatively. It should be noted that according
to IBC 2009, Table 1604.3, the roof members not supporting the ceiling shall have a deflection limits of
L/120 for both the existing deal loads and live loads.

Therefore, the existing metal deck within the subject building is ADEQUATE to support the existing dead
loads, code applicable live loads, and the additional loads and the impact due to the proposed Canadian Solar
MaxPower CS6X-290M Monocrystalline Solar Module and PanelClaw Grizzly Bear FR Gen II 10 Degree
racking systems installation.

4. Interior structural wide flange steel girder/beam and column checks.

Proposed panels Note:
Code applicable applied loads
1. Based on the existing drawings,
all wide flange steel members
have a yielding stress of 36 ksi.

2. The existing structural member

capacities are obtained from the
1965 6th edition AISC Steel
Existing Girder Manual, published by the
P (kips) Existing & additional column loads
American Institute of Steel
Construction.
Existing filler beams

Section A Structure

 Structural Steel Filler Beam Check

The critical and worst case shall be at the interior beam supporting maximum tributary width:

Girder properties: 14 B 17.2 Span = 28’-0” +/-

I x-x = 147.3 in4 Tributary Width = 7’-0”
S x-x = 21 in3
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 Maximum moment due to existing and additional load from the proposed solar PV
system:

Max. M[Neg] = 1 / 1000 x [17.1 psf existing DL + 23.1 psf code defined flat roof snow
load + 8.0 psf additional weight from PV system) x 7.0’ tributary width + 17.2 lbs/ft
self weight of steel girder] x 1/8 x (L=28’-0”)2 = 34.75 ft-kips

M/ S x-x = 34.75 x 12 / 21 = 19.86 ksi < 0.6 Fy = 0.6 x 36 ksi = 21.6 ksi ------------ O.K.

 Maximum deflection due to existing and additional load from the proposed solar PV
system:

5 x (0.355 kips per ft / 12) x (28 x 12)4/ (384 x 29000 ksi x I x-x 147.3 in4)
= 1.15 inches < L / 240 = 28’ x 12 / 240 = 1.40 inches ----------------------------------- O.K.

 Structural Steel Girder Check

All three (3) spans are composed of 16 WF 36 structural steel girders. Apply the total loads
including the additional operation weight from the solar PV system into RAM Element
computer modeling:
MPOS = 71.55 ft-kips

MNEG = 80.37 ft-kips

Moment Diagram of Typical Bay within the Section A Area

The critical and worst case shall be at the interior girder supporting maximum tributary width:

Girder properties: 16 WF 36 Span = Varies (see figure above)

I x-x = 446.3 in4 Tributary Width = 20’-8”
S x-x = 56.3 in3

 Maximum moment due to existing and additional load from the proposed solar PV system:

Max. positive Moment = 71.55 ft-kips

M/ S x-x = 71.55 x 12 / 56.3 = 15.25 ksi < 0.6 Fy = 0.6 x 36 ksi = 21.6 ksi ---------------- O.K.

Max. negative Moment = 80.37 ft-kips (Un-braced length checked)

M/ S x-x = 80.37 x 12 / 56.3 = 17.13 ksi < 0.6 Fy = 0.6 x 36 ksi = 21.6 ksi ---------------- O.K.

 Maximum deflection due to existing and additional load from the proposed solar PV system
= 0.699 inches < L / 240 = 26.25’ x 12 / 240 = 1.31 inches ------------------------ O.K.

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Structural Analysis Report
IEI Project Number # 12003.001
April 25th, 2012
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Cafeteria Roof Structure

 Structural Steel Filler Beam Check

The critical and worst case shall be at the interior beam supporting maximum tributary width:

Girder properties: 12 B 14 Span = 18’-0” +/-

I x-x = 88.2 in4 Tributary Width = 8’-1 ¾”
S x-x = 14.8 in3
 Maximum moment due to existing and additional load from the proposed solar PV
system:

Max. M[Neg] = 1 / 1000 x [24.1 psf existing DL + 23.1 psf code defined flat roof snow
load + 8.0 psf additional weight from PV system) x 8.15’ tributary width + 14 lbs/ft
self weight of steel girder] x 1/8 x (L=18’-0”)2 = 18.79 ft-kips

M/ S x-x = 18.79 x 12 / 14.8 = 15.23 ksi < 0.6 Fy = 0.6 x 36 ksi = 21.6 ksi --------- O.K.

 Maximum deflection due to existing and additional load from the proposed solar PV
system:

5 x (0.464 kips per ft / 12) x (18 x 12)4/ (384 x 29000 ksi x I x-x 88.2 in4)
= 0.43 inches < L / 240 = 18’ x 12 / 240 = 0.9 inches ------------------------------------- O.K.

 Structural Steel Girder Check

The critical and worst case shall be at the interior girder supporting maximum tributary width:

Girder properties: 18 WF 45 Span = 32’-7” +/-

I x-x = 704.5 in4 Tributary Width = 18’-0”
S x-x = 78.9 in3

 Maximum moment due to existing and additional load from the proposed solar PV
system:

Max. M[Neg] = 1 / 1000 x [24.1 psf existing DL + 23.1 psf code defined flat roof snow
load + 8.0 psf additional weight from PV system) x 18’ tributary width + 45 lbs/ft self
weight of steel girder] x 1/8 x (L=32’-7”)2 = 137.8 ft-kips

M/ S x-x = 137.8 x 12 / 78.9 = 20.96 ksi < 0.6 Fy = 0.6 x 36 ksi = 21.6 ksi ---------- O.K.

 Maximum deflection due to existing and additional load from the proposed solar PV
system:

5 x (1.039 kips per ft / 12) x (32.58’ x 12)4/ (384 x 29000 ksi x I x-x 704.5 in4)
= 1.29 inches < L / 240 = 32.58’ x 12 / 240 = 1.63 inches-------------------------------- O.K.

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Structural Analysis Report
IEI Project Number # 12003.001
April 25th, 2012
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5. Analysis for the increased seismic forces due to additional seismic weight produced by the Canadian Solar
MaxPower CS6X-290M Monocrystalline Solar Module and PanelClaw Grizzly Bear FR Gen II 10 Degree
racking systems installation.

Note: In accordance with ASCE 7-05, 11.B.4, alternations that increase seismic force in any existing
structural element by 10% to resist seismic forces shall not be permitted.

Section A Roof

Total area of existing flat roofs = 28,000 square feet in plan, approximately.

 Frame & existing roofing weight = 22.1 psf x 28,000 ft2 x 1/1000 = 618.8 kips
(Existing beam & girder is estimated at 5.0 psf)

 ½ (Average upper half) of non-bearing wall = (1/2) x 20’ x 85 psf x 1/1000 x 989.6 ft approximate
parameter of the total exterior wall within the roof structures = 841.2 kips.

 Ignore interior partition walls and steel column, on the safe side.

Total existing seismic is calculated approximately 618.8 + 841.2 = 1,460 kips

The additional weight added due to the PV system installation plus the PanelClaw Mounting System is
estimated 21.6 kips conservatively. Therefore, the percentage of the increased seismic forces can be obtained
as following:

100 x 21.6/1,460 = 1.48 % < 10 %---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O.K.

Gymnasium Roof

Total area of existing flat roofs = 12,000 square feet in plan, approximately.

 Frame & existing roofing weight = 22.1 psf x 12,000 ft2 x 1/1000 = 265.2 kips
(Existing beam & girder is estimated at 5.0 psf)

 ½ (Average upper half) of non-bearing wall = (1/2) x 35’ x 85 psf x 1/1000 x 430.8 ft approximate
parameter of the total exterior wall within the roof structures = 640.8 kips.

 Ignore interior partition walls and steel column, on the safe side.

Total existing seismic is calculated approximately 265.2 + 640.8 = 906 kips

The additional weight added due to the PV system installation plus the PanelClaw Mounting System is
estimated 90.6 kips conservatively. Therefore, the percentage of the increased seismic forces can be obtained
as following:

100 x 90.6/906 = 10.0 % ≈ 10 % ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ O.K.

Therefore, the lateral load resisting system of the existing structure of the subject site still meet the building code
requirement and do not require any reinforcement.

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 MaxPower CS6X
280/285/290/295/300M

All-purpose Module
MaxPower CS6X is a robust solar module with
72 solar cells. These modules can be used for
on-grid solar applications. Our meticulous design
and production techniques ensure a high-yield,
long-term performance for every module
produced. Our rigorous quality control and
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Solar's modules meet the highest quality
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Applications
6 years product warranty (materials and workmanship);
Utility
25 years module power output warranty
Commercial/industrial roof-tops
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Industry leading plus only power tolerance: +5W (+1.6%)
Other on-grid and off-grid applications
Strong framed module, passing mechanical load test
of 5400Pa to withstand heavier snow load

The 1st manufacturer in the PV industry certified for

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 CS6X-280/285/290/295/300M
MaxPower
Electrical Data CS6X-280M CS6X-285M CS6X-290M CS6X-295M CS6X-300M
Nominal Maximum Power at STC (Pmax) 280W 285W 290W 295W 300W
Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) 36.0V 36.1V 36.3V 36.4V 36.5V
Optimum Operating Current (Imp) 7.78A 7.89A 8.00A 8.11A 8.22A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 44.6V 44.7V 44.7V 44.9V 45.0V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.30A 8.40A 8.51A 8.63A 8.74A
Operating Temperature -40 ~+85
Maximum System Voltage 1000V (IEC) /600V (UL)
Maximum Series Fuse Rating 15A
Power Tolerance +5W
Pmax -0.45 %/
Voc -0.35 %/
Temperature Coefficient
Isc 0.06 %/
NOCT 45
Under Standard Test Conditions (STC) of irradiance of 1000W/m 2, spectrum AM 1.5 and cell temperature of 25

Mechanical Data
Cell Type Mono-crystalline
Cell Arrangement 72 (6 x 12)
Dimensions 1954 x 982 x 40mm (76.93 x 38.7 x 1.57in)
Weight 28kg (61.73 lbs)
Front Cover Tempered glass
Frame Material Anodized aluminium alloy
Standard Packaging (Modules per Pallet) 20pcs

Engineering Drawings I-V Curves (CS6X-280M)

2010 Canadian Solar Inc.

EN-Rev 3.3 Copyright

*Specifications included in this datasheet are subject to change without prior notice.

About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world's largest solar Canadian Solar was founded in Canada in 2001 and was
companies. As a leading vertically-integrated successfully listed on NASDAQ Exchange (symbol: CSIQ) in
manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules and November 2006. Canadian Solar is on track to expand cell
solar systems. Canadian Solar delivers solar power
products of uncompromising quality to worldwide capacity to 700MW and module capacity to 1.3GW in 2010.
customers. Canadian Solar's world class team of
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 Grizzly Bear Gen II
10 Degree
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