Solved Examples

Most of the below examples are free, downloadable immediately in .pdf format. Examples with older software versions, while may not show all the features of the newer software, still provide excellent guidance in the software’s general use and underlying concepts.
Beams using ConstructionCalc ProBeam v5.0:
Beams, Rafters, Joists, Trimmers, King Studs, Posts, and Footings With Various ConstructionCalc Products, 2/10. The following are solved in the book GREEN FRAMING – AN ADVANCE FRAMING HOW-TO GUIDE for sale in download version here and in hard copy at Amazon.com
- Rafter
- Ridge Beam
- Hip Beam
- Headers
- Trimmers
- King Studs
- Floor Joists
- Floor Beam, Simple Support
- Floor Beam, Cantilevered
- Post For Pad Footing
- Pad Footing
Beams, Joists, Rafters, Purlins using ConstructionCalc ProBeam v3.0:
- Floor joist A, simple span, residential, 9/05
- Deck joist A, cantilever, residential, 9/05
- Roof rafter A, overhang, 35 psf snow 9/05
- Deck beam A, Cantilever, 9/05
- Deck beam B, simple span, stair load, 9/05
- Ridge beam A, simple span, 35 psf snow, 9/05
- Garage header beam A, simple span, 9/05
The following examples reference a two-story carriage style garage / residence. Here are the floor plans and exterior views:
Beams, Joists, Rafters, Purlins using ConstructionCalc Wood Beam Calculator v2.x
- Rafter A, 8/02
- Window header B, 8/02
- Dormer ridge C, 8/02
- Valley Beam D, 8/02
- Roof Collector Beam E, 8/02
- Roof Collector Beam F, 8/02
- Window Header at Dormer Gable G, 8/02
- Ridge beam H, 8/02
- Ridge beam I, 8/02
- Floor joists J, 8/02
- Window header K, 8/02
- Floor beam L, 8/02
- Floor beam M, 8/02
- Garage door header N, 8/02
Posts, Columns, Studs using ConstructionCalc Wood Column Calculator v2.x
Footings using ConstructionCalc FootingCalc v3.0
- Typical post and pier footing 4-09
- Metal Building Main Frame Footing 4-09
- Metal Building Corner Footing 4-09
- Basketball Hoop Footing (eccentric with moment) 4-09
Footings using ConstructionCalc Square Footing Calculator v2.x
Land Development, “Easy Street” using pro forma
- Raw Land, Overview Map, 10-08
- Raw Land, Closeup Map, 10-08
- Developed Conditions Map, 10-08
- Pro Forma, completed, 10-08
