Formulation of Stiffness and Strength Characteristics of Flexible Wire Ropes and Their Application in Photovoltaic Support Structures
Journal Title: Precision Mechanics & Digital Fabrication - Year 2024, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
The safety and functionality of flexible photovoltaic (PV) racking systems critically depend on understanding the force and deformation behavior of wire ropes. This study establishes mechanical equilibrium equations to derive the deformation curve, maximum displacement, and maximum tension of wire ropes subjected to loading. Analytical dimensionless equations indicate that variations in the orientation of PV modules do not affect the structural stiffness or forces exerted on the wire ropes. Engineering calculations of maximum displacement and tension are compared with results from finite element simulations, revealing less than a 1% discrepancy between the analytical and numerical outcomes. Analysis of characteristic parameter curves in relation to prestress demonstrates that the maximum deflection span ratio decreases as prestress increases, while the maximum tensile stress rises with increasing prestress. The proposed formulas are validated as both accurate and practical, effectively reflecting the changes in wire rope forces with varying prestress levels. This study provides valuable insights for the mechanical analysis and structural design of flexible PV mounting systems, offering a robust reference for future engineering applications.
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Chuangju Zhang, Leige Xu, Pengshuai Liu
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.56578/pmdf010202
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