topic Re: Miter joint in timber beams in Revit Structure Forum

Miter joint in timber beams

utech.udara — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:48:20 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to model two wooden beams (In family material type is set to wood) in two inclined planes as shown in image o1.Two beams are modelled in inclined reference planes.

But my intention is to add a miter joint as follows,

Anyone has an idea how to do that?

Re: Miter joint in timber beams

ahjorn — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:10:01 GMT

You may use reference planes either side of the ridge beam

Then use the cut tool to trim the rafters.

Hope this helps.

Re: Miter joint in timber beams

Jamhmer_Oc — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:11:27 GMT

Hi @utech.udara

Create reference planes (RP) and cut. But remember, do not delete the reference planes.

Re: Miter joint in timber beams

EdwinG — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:59:02 GMT

I always use By Face in the Structure tab advantage is that the "opening" becomes part of the beam.

Re: Miter joint in timber beams

ToanDN — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:22:54 GMT

Re: Miter joint in timber beams

utech.udara — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:30:23 GMT

Thank you very much this solved my problem.

Coping option is rather efficient when joining beams ( I didn't know this also works for timber beams)

Re: Miter joint in timber beams

utech.udara — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:31:02 GMT

Thank you! This also a proper solution for my problem.