Module 5 of 10
Mounting structures and wind
RCC, tin shed and ground structures, heights, anchoring and wind loads under IS 875-3.
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Lessons
Structure types: elevated RCC, flush, tin-shed mini-rail, ground mount, carports
The mounting structures used on Indian sites, from elevated RCC frames to tin-shed mini-rails, ground mounts and carports, and how to choose between them.
9 min readMaterials: HDGI, pre-galvanised, aluminium, stainless fasteners, corrosion
Why structure material and coating decide a solar structure's life: hot-dip vs pre-galvanised steel, aluminium, stainless fasteners and galvanic corrosion.
10 min readWind loads in India: IS 875 Part 3 made simple
How IS 875 Part 3 turns a city's basic wind speed into design pressure and uplift on a solar array, with worked examples for Pune and coastal Chennai.
11 min read, with a live calculatorHeights, spans, anchoring, chemical anchors and ballast
How structure height and spans affect loads, how to anchor safely into thin Indian slabs with chemical or mechanical anchors, and when ballast works.
11 min readWaterproofing, terrace use and structure installation checks
Keep the roof watertight around every anchor, keep the terrace usable and safe, and check a finished structure properly before modules go on.
10 min read