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This startup is about to install bladeless rooftop wind turbines on box buildings (electrek.co)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] someguy3 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

I wonder if they consulted structural engineers. Putting multiple 1000 lb loads on roofs that weren't designed for it doesn't seem like a good business plan.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I think It’s safe to assume that an evaluation/inspection on the building is performed before installation.

[–] someguy3 0 points 6 months ago

Should be, but my comment is more along the lines of I doubt many buildings can take additional multiple 1000 lb loads.

[–] Pretzilla 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Walls are made to support loads and TFA does say they are mounted on the edge so roof loads will be minimal

Not to be confused with edge lords

[–] someguy3 1 points 6 months ago

Commercial building like this have curtain walls. Curtain walls don't support loads, the columns are the ones taking the load.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago

I'm not go worried about the load bit Zhou about vibrations.

Wind turbines vibrate, especially of you install them on turbulent airflow such as just on top of a roof. I would be worried that it would cause some long term damage to the structure.