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Thanks for the input.
I must apologize for not making the application more clear.
This pyramid structure will actually be a building using glu-lam as the main supporting beams.
Some tables tell you to base the sq. ft. load along the actual length of beam on the slope other tables are based along...
I am trying to calculate beam loading for a pyramid structure.
It consists of 4 main beams from each corner and a beams on center of each side.
A total of 8 beams coming together at the apex to an octagon ring.
Do I solve as if the spans are horizontal or on a slope with actual length of member...