To calculate a sloped member in ClearCalcs, you need to use user formulas to adjust lengths and support locations by the rise/run or degrees of the given slope. In this way, you can still enter the length of a rafter from the plan drawing and adjust it in ClearCalcs using the simple formulas below.Using Rise/RunThe formula for 7:12in rise over run is:
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Member Length * SquareRoot(Rise^2+Run^2)/Run=5ft * sqrt(7^2+12^2)/12
Sub in the rise required rise and member lengthExample 1: 5ft beam with rise of 7:12 inchesUsing DegreesYou can also adjust the length of a member based on degree slope:
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Member Length * 1/cos(theta)=5ft * 1/cos(30deg)
Example 2: 5ft beam with slope of 30 degrees - N.B. You need to specify either βdegβ or βdegreeβ units for the degrees so it calculates correctlyUsing a Slope FactorYou can also multiply the plan length by the appropriate slope factor.