ARDIENTE

MECHANICS
Even though the maximum stress obtained is
acceptable, considering a moment in between points
A-B and B-C, the deflection is very high (455 mm by
hand, 105 mm in FEA). Given such unacceptable
deflection, it means that the module would have noise
problems that could represent discomfort for the users
in the rooms.
However, if an improvement was to be made, for
example by increasing the sheet thickness to 8 mm,
the final deflection could be reduced to a minimum of
1.65 mm according to FEA. Unfortunately, this solution
cannot be accepted as it would increase considerably
the weight of the project and decrease the efficiency of
the heat gain.
FIGURE 55: DIANA STRESSES TOP WIND LOAD
FIGURE 56: DIANA DEFLECTIONS TOP WIND LOAD
Top Wind Load
Results Improved DIANA Required
σ max 8.73 N/mm 2 <310 N/m 2
δ max 1.65 mm <2 mm
FIGURE 57: DIANA DEFLECTIONS IMPROVED
TABLE 5: CASE 1A - RESULTS OF IMPROVED TOP WIND LOAD - B=8MM
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