How do I simulate a solar-panel mount?

Open this page and use the live Mohr's Circle tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a solar-panel mount from your own measurements.

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Mohr's Circle for a solar-panel mount

Simulate a solar-panel mount live in your browser. This runs the real Mohr's Circle solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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2D stress transformation

Controls

Presets

σx (MPa)

σy (MPa)

τxy (MPa)

Mohr's circle is a graphical way to transform a 2D stress state to any rotated axis. The circle's center is the average normal stress and its radius is the maximum shear. Where it crosses the horizontal axis gives the principal stresses — the orientation with zero shear. Educational tool.

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Data Inspector

σ₁ (max principal)92.4 MPa

σ₂ (min principal)7.6 MPa

τmax42.4 MPa

Principal angle22.5°

Governing equation

σ_{1, 2} = \frac{80 + 20}{2} \pm (\frac{80 - 20}{2})^{2} + 3 0^{2} = 92.4, 7.6 MPa

Reading this result: The circle radius sets τmax = 42.4 MPa on planes 45° from the principals; rotate the element by 22.5° to reach the shear-free principal orientation.

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About this simulation

The full Mohr's Circle tool models a solar-panel mount with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a solar-panel mount?: Open this page and use the live Mohr's Circle tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a solar-panel mount from your own measurements.