ASCE 7-22 Solar Carport Wind Uplift & Foundation Solver

Model American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE 7-22) open monoslope canopy aerodynamic loads: wind uplift pressure, ground snow downward loads, base column overturning moments, and drilled concrete caisson foundations.

⚙️ Environmental Loads & Geometry

Basic Wind Speed (MPH)

Ground Snow Load (PSF)

Canopy Tilt (°)

Cantilever Arm (Ft)

Allowable Soil Bearing (PSF)

📊 Structural Forces & Caisson Sizing

Net Design Wind Uplift

33.0 PSF

Downward Load 27.1 PSF

Overturning Moment 96,312 Ft-Lb

Caisson Pier 42"Ø x 14ft

Wind Uplift Pressure 33.0 PSF net wind uplift at 115 MPH (ASCE 7-22 Exposure C)

Base Column Moment 96,312 ft-lbs base overturning moment on 18ft cantilever

Concrete Shaft Caisson 42" diameter x 14ft depth drilled concrete pier foundation