Did I draw the moments correct in a shelter? (engineering)

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the moments in a shelter subjected to vertical and horizontal loads. The user presented two diagrams for evaluation, specifically referencing moments labeled M1-M8. The consensus indicates that the second diagram is more accurate, emphasizing the importance of identifying the axes (x, y, z) and expressing forces and moments in relation to these axes. Additionally, combining the components vectorially is crucial for accurate analysis.

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I had to analyze a shelter with a vertical load and 2 horizontal loads, the picture I added is for a vertical load (eg snowload: action) I needed to draw the moments that are mainly there..(black arrows M1-M8) are they correct?
and it's fixed

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https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/93454

or is this one correct? I think that this one is more correct:
Momentdirectionshelter.jpg
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Can someone please help me out with this?? :(
 
Diagram doesn't show where horizontal loads are applied. Diagram 93454 was unobtainable. It would probably help to identify x, y and z axes, and to express forces and moments in relation to those axes. At the end, the various components of force or moment can be combined vectorially.
 

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