Hip Rafter — Snow Load + Self-Weight
5 m rafter (3-4-5 triangle) carrying both a triangular snow load and uniform self-weight; both load types must be included in section cuts to find the correct peak moment location at s ≈ 2.4 m from the pin.
Category: beam · Difficulty: Advanced
Solution
| Support | Rx (N) | Ry (N) | Mz (N·m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 150 | 0 |
| B | 0 | 125 | 0 |
All reaction values are computed by the StatIQ structural engine, not generated text. Signs follow the solver's convention: a positive Ry acts upward, a negative Ry downward; a positive M is counter-clockwise.