Miter joint in timber beams

Miter joint in timber beams

utech.udara
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Miter joint in timber beams

utech.udara
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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.

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

 

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Anyone has an idea how to do that?

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ahjorn
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You may use reference planes either side of the ridge beam 

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Then use the cut tool to trim the rafters.

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Hope this helps.

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Jamhmer_Oc
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Hi @utech.udara 

 

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

 

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Jamhmer Oc

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

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ToanDN
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utech.udara
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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)

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

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