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HEADER UNDER TRUSS HIP MASTER EXAMPLE, Cont.

SPAN 6'-1½"

R1

R2

LOAD DIAGRAM

LOADS ON HEADER 'A'

SPAN = 6'-1½"
(6"-0" Rough Opening plus one half minimum 1-1/2" bearing at each end)
ROOF LOAD DATA:
LL = 25 PSF,  DL = 13 PSF
TL = 38 PSF
PARTIAL UNIFORM LOAD 'C'
Tributary width = 12' + 2'eave = 14'
LL = 25 PSF x 14' = 350 PLF
TL = 38 PSF x 14' = 532 PLF
PARTIAL UNIFORM LOAD 'D'
Tributary Width = 4' + 2'eave =  6'
LL = 25 PSF x 6' = 150 PLF
TL = 38 PSF x 6' = 228 PLF
POINT LOAD 'B'
AREA = 8' x 4' = 32 SQ FT
LL = 25 PSF x 32 SQ FT = 800#
TL = 38 PSF x 32 SQ FT = 1216#

NOTE: These are approximate load conditions based on a truss configuration that may vary. There are several hip configurations. This example demonstrates partial uniform loads.  More accuracy could be achieved by taking each truss as an individual point load.

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