Create Roof Trusses with Parapet Condition

Video Transcript:

 Welcome! In this video, we will demonstrate how to create a simple parapet truss using the feature pattern component creation tools. Let’s get started!

Open the Component Creation panel and navigate to the predefined truss shapes. Select the feature pattern truss to move on to the feature pattern shape details. You’ll notice when selecting a feature pattern truss as the basic shape the default orientation is 4x2. We will change this to a 2x4 orientation during the Structural Details step prior to component insertion.

Here, we will leave the length, depth, and slopes set to their defaults and focus on the left and right ends. Starting with the left end, click customize and set the parapet height to 4 feet. You should see the left end vertical adjust in the scene. We will repeat this step for the right end as well, setting the right end parapet height to 4 feet. Click next to move on to the structural details.

Here, be sure to set the Component Type to roof. Navigate to the Zone Settings and make sure Webbing Pattern is set to K, horizontal length is set to 3 feet, and No Chase is selected.

As mentioned earlier, by default, feature pattern trusses are in the 4x2 orientation. We want our truss to be 2x4 orientation for this roof application. To change the orientation from 4x2, open the Material Settings and change Component Thickness from 3 and a half inches to 1 and a half inches.

Next, let’s change the dimensions of our end verticals to 2x6. With those changes complete, click Change Settings for this component and then Insert this truss.

Great! We can now analyze this truss and confirm all checks pass. We hope this video has helped you better understand the tools at your disposal for designing a feature pattern truss with parapets defined in the end conditions.

See you in the next one!