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BUILDING DIVISION
VSE Project Number:U1839-0957-191
September 6,2019
Auric Energy
2310 South 1300 West
Salt Lake City,UT 84119
REFERENCE: Schichun Ho Residence: 16854 Southwest Friendly Lane,Beaverton,OR 97007
Solar Array Installation
To Whom It May Concern:
Per your request, we have reviewed the existing structure at the above referenced site. The purpose of our review was to
determine the adequacy of the existing structure to support the proposed installation of solar panels on the roof as shown on
the panel layout plan. Based upon our review, we conclude that the existing structure is adequate to support the proposed
solar panel installation.
Design Parameters
Code:Oregon Structural Specialty Code,2014 Edition(2012 IBC)
Risk Category:II
Design wind speed: 120 mph (3-sec gust)per ASCE 7-10
Wind exposure category:C
Ground snow load: 10 psf
Existing Roof Structure
Roof structure:2x4 manufactured trusses @ 24"O.C.
Roofing material:asphalt shingles
Max.framing span: 51'-4"
Roof slope:30°
Conclusions
Based upon our review,we conclude that the existing structure is adequate to support the proposed solar panel installation.
In the area of the solar array,other live loads will not be present or will be greatly reduced.The member forces in the area of
the solar panels are not increased by more than 5%; thus,the stresses of the structural elements are not increased by more
than 5%. Therefore, the requirements of Section 3403.3 of the 2014 OSSC are met and the structure is permitted to remain
unaltered.
The solar array will be flush-mounted (no more than 6" above the roof surface) and parallel to the roof surface. Thus, we
conclude that any additional wind loading on the structure related to the addition of the proposed solar array is negligible.
Regarding seismic loads, we conclude that any additional forces will be small. Conservatively neglecting the weight of
existing wall materials, the installation of the solar panels represents an increase in the total weight (and resulting seismic
load)of 3.8%. Because the increase in lateral forces is less than 10%,this addition meets the requirements of the exception
in Section 3403.4 of the 2014 OSSC.Thus the existing lateral force resisting system is permitted to remain unaltered.
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Limitations
Installation of the solar panels must be performed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. All work performed
must be in accordance with accepted industry-wide methods and applicable safety standards. The contractor shall notify
Vector Structural Engineering,LLC should any damage, deterioration or discrepancies between the as-built condition of the
structure and the condition described in this letter be found.Connections to existing roof framing must be staggered, except
at array ends, so as not to overload any existing structural member. The use of solar panel support span tables provided by
others is allowed only where the building type, site conditions, site-specific design parameters, and solar panel configuration
match the description of the span tables. The design of the solar panel racking (mounts, rails, etc.), the connection of the
racking to the roof and electrical engineering is the responsibility of others.Waterproofing around the roof penetrations is the
responsibility of others.Vector Structural Engineering assumes no responsibility for improper installation of the solar array.
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JOB NO.: U1839-0957-191
VEcr0 n G i n E >= R s SUBJECT: WIND PRESSURE
PROJECT: Schichun Ho Residence
Components and Cladding Wind Calculations
Label: Solar Panel Array Note: Calculations per ASCE 7-10
SITE-SPECIFIC WIND PARAMETERS:
Basic Wind Speed [mph]: 120 Notes:
Exposure Category: C
Risk Category: II
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ADDITIONAL INPUT & CALCULATIONS:
Height of Roof, h [ft]: 25 (Approximate)
Comp/Cladding Location Gable Roofs 27°< 0 5.450
Enclosure Classification: Enclosed Buildings
Zone 1 GCp: 1.0 Figure 30.4-2C (enter largest abs. value)
Zone 2 GCp: 1.2 (enter largest abs. value)
Zone 3 GCp: 1.2 (enter largest abs. value)
a: 9.5 Table 26.9-1
zg [ft]: 900 Table 26.9-1
Kh: 0.95 Table 30.3-1
KZt: 1 Equation 26.8-1
Ka: 0.85 Table 26.6-1
Velocity Pressure, qh [psf]: 29.6 Equation 30.3-1
GCp,: 0 Table 26.11-1
OUTPUT: p= qh[(GCp)—(GCp,)J Equation 30.9-1
Zone 1 Pressure, p[psf]: 29.6 psf(1.0 W, Interior Zones*)
Zone 2 Pressure, p [psf]: 35.5 psf(1.0 W, End Zones*)
Zone 3 Pressure, p [psf]: 35.5 psf(1.0 W, Corner Zones*within a)
(a= 3 ft)
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VECTORSUBJECT: SEISMIC LOADS
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PROJECT: Schichun Ho Residence
COMPARE WIND&SEISMIC LOADS FOR CONNECTION (1 Sq. Ft. Section)
Wind Load, W:
Wind pressure, p: 17.8 psf(Zone 1: 0.6 W from wind pressure calculation)
Height, h: 1.0 ft
Width, w: 1.0 ft
Fperp: 17.8 lb (Uplift) Wind Controls Connection Design
Seismic Load, E:
Risk category: li Fa: 1.1
Seismic Design Category: D Fv: 1.6
Ip 1.00 SMS: 1.068
Site Class: D SM1: 0.668
Rp: 1.5 SDS: 0.712
Ss: 0.956 SD1: 0.445
Si: 0.424
ap: 1 0.7* Fp,min: 0.374 lb
z: 1.0 ft 0.7* Fp,max: 1.994 lb
h: 1.0 ft 0.7 * Fp,vert: 0.249 lb
z/h: 1.0 0.7 * Fp,long: 0.997 lb
0.7*Fp,perp: 0.714 lb (uplift)
CHECK INCREASE IN OVERALL SEISMIC LOADS
SEISMIC: Estimated Roof Dead Load 13.5 psf
Solar Dead Load 2.5 psf
Total Dead Load 14.0 psf
% Coverage 20%
Addt'I Seismic Weight 3.8%
Conservatively neglecting the weight of existing wall materials, the installation of the solar
panels represents an
increase in the total weight(and resulting seismic load)of 3.8%. Because the increase is less than 10%, this
addition meets the requirements of the exception in Section 3403.4 of the 2014 OSSC. Thus the existing structure
is permitted to remain unaltered.
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VECTOR
SUBJECT: CONNECTION
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PROJECT: Schichun Ho Residence
Lag Screw Connection
Capacity: Demand:
Lag Screw Size [in]: 5/16 Max. Trib.
Cd: 1.6 NDS Table 2.3.2 Pressure Max
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(0.6 Wind) Tributary Area2 Max. Uplift
Embedment' [in]: 2.5 (psf) Width (ft) (ft2) Force (lbs)
Grade: SPF (G = 0.42) Zone
Capacity [lbs/in]: 205 NDS Table 12.2A 1 17.8 4.0 11.0 195
Number of Screws: 1 2 21.3 4.0 11.0 235
Prying Coefficient: 1.4 3 21.3 4.0 11.0 235
Total Capacity [lbs]: 586
Demand< Capacity: CONNECTION OKAY
1. Embedment is measured from the top of the framing member to the beginning of the tapered tip of the lag screw.
Embedment in sheathing or other material is not effective.The length of the tapered tip is not part of the embedment
length.
2. 'Max.Trib Area'is the product of the'Max.Tributary Width' (along the rails)and 1/2 the panel width/height
(perpendicular to the rails).
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* ECTOR SUBJECT: GRAVITY LOADS
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PROJECT: Schichun Ho Residence
CALCULATE ESTIMATED GRAVITY LOADS
Increase due to Original
ROOF DEAD LOAD (D) pitch loading
Roof Pitch/12 6.9
Asphalt Shingles 2.5 1.15 2.0 psf
1/2" Plywood 1.5 1.15 1.0 psf
Framing 3.5 psf
Insulation 1.5 psf
1/2" Gypsum CIg. 3.0 psf
M, E & Misc 1.5 psf
DL 13.5 psf
PV Array DL 2.5 psf
ROOF LIVE LOAD (Lr)
Existing Design Roof Live Load [psf] 20 ASCE 7-10, Table 4-1
Roof Live Load With PV Array [psf] 0
w/ Solar Panel
SNOW LOAD (S): Existing Array
Roof Slope [x:12]: 6.9 6.9
Roof Slope [°]: 30 30
Snow Ground Load, pg [psf]: 10 10 ASCE 7-10, Section 7.2
Terrain Category: C C ASCE 7-10, Table 7-2
Exposure of Roof: Fully Exposed Fully Exposed ASCE 7-10, Table 7-2
Exposure Factor, Ce: 0.9 0.9 ASCE 7-10, Table 7-2
Thermal Factor, Ct: 1.1 1.1 ASCE 7-10, Table 7-3
Risk Category: Il II ASCE 7-10, Table 1.5-1
Importance Factor, Is: 1.0 1.0 ASCE 7-10, Table 1.5-2
Flat Roof Snow Load, pf[psf]: 7 7 ASCE 7-10, Equation 7.3-1
Minimum Roof Snow Load, pm [psf]: 20 20 ASCE 7-10, Section 7.3.4
Unobstructed Slippery Surface? No Yes ASCE 7-10, Section 7.4
Slope Factor Figure: Figure 7-2b Figure 7-2b ASCE 7-10, Section 7.4
Roof Slope Factor, Cs: 1.00 0.67 ASCE 7-10, Figure 7-2
Sloped Roof Snow Load, Ps [psf]: 7 5 ASCE 7-10, Equation 7.4-1
Design Snow Load, S [psf]: 20 20
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)VECTOR SUBJECT: LOAD COMPARISON
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PROJECT: Schichun Ho Residence Side with (4) panels
Summary of Loads
Existing With PV Array
D [psf] 14 16
Lr[psf] 20 0
S [psf] 20 20
Maximum Gravity Loads:
Existing With PV Array
(D + Lr)/Cd [psf] 27 18 ASCE 7-10, Section 2.4.1
(D+S)/Cd [psf] 29 31 ASCE 7-10, Section 2.4.1
(Cd=Load Duration Factor=0.9 for D,1.15 for S,and 1.25 for Lr)
Maximum Gravity Load [psf]: 29 I 31
Maximum Member Forces:
LOCATION House
GEOMETRY
Span(ft) 51.3 (Approximate)
Solar Panel Array Start, a (ft) 0.6 (Approximate)
Solar Panel Array Length, b (ft) 22.3 (Approximate)
Truss/Rafter Spacing (ft) 2.0
MEMBER FORCES
Existing With PV Array Ratio
Vertical Reaction,V1 (lbs) 1495 1570 105% OK
Vertical Reaction, V2 (lbs) 1495 1517 101% OK
Existing With PV Array Ratio
Moment @ Center, M (lbs-ft) 19188 I 19754 103% OK
The member forces in the area of the solar array are not increased by more than 5%;
thus,the stresses of the structural elements are not increased by more than 5%.
Therefore,the requirements of Section 3403.3 of the 2014 OSSC are met and the
structure is permitted to remain unaltered.
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SUBJECT: MEMBER MEMBER FORCES
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PROJECT: Schichun Ho Residence Side with(3)panels
DESIGN LOADS: Load Types: Snow Live Dead
Existing Roof 20 20 14
Proposed PV Array 20 0 16
Label manufactured trusses
Length 51.33 Existing Proposed Check
M(ft-Ib) 22066 22592 1102% OK
Existing Proposed Check
V(lb) 1720 1782 1104% OK
The member forces in the area of the solar panels are not increased by more than 5%;thus,the stresses of
the structural elements are not increased by more than 5%.Therefore,the requirements of Section 3403.3
of the 2014 OSSC are met and the structure is permitted to remain unaltered.
LOAD(LB)
Existing Loads —EXISTING PROPOSED
Add'l Add'I 80
Live Dead 70 MIMI IIIIIMINENS
Roof Load Load Bm wt 60
Cond Trib(ft) (plf) (plf) (p11) wLL(plf) woL(plf) 50
1 2.00 0 0 0 40.0 27.0 40
30
20
Proposed Loads(Distributed) 10
Length
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10 20 30 40 50 60
Load Load A wLL 0 wDL
Cond 'a'(ft) 'b'(ft) (plf) (plf)
2 1 6 0.0 5.0 SHEAR(LB)
3 12 11 0.0 5.0 2000 EXISTING - PROPOSED
4 1500
5 1000
6 500
0
Proposed Loads as Point Loads -500 0 10 20 40 50 60
Point Point -1000
Live Dead -1500
Load Load -2000
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Cond (ft) (Ib) (Ib)
7 MOMENT(FT-LB)
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9 25000
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VE n O I n E E R S SUBJECT: SOLAR LAYOUT
PROJECT: Schichun Ho Residence
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