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4.

A

B

B

A

NON-STRUCTURAL RIDGE

ROOF LOAD = 40 PSF
LOAD A (OUTSIDE WALL) =
  2.5'+2' x 40 PSF = 180 PLF
LOAD B (ATTIC WALLS) =
  5'+2.5' x 40 PSF = 300 PLF
LOWER SIDE WALLS =
  ½ B + A = 330 PLF
CENTER WALL =
  ½ B + ½ B = 300 PLF
Note: Ceiling joists would be designed with a 300# point load at mid-span due to the attic walls supporting the rafters, plus a uniform live and dead load.

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