Solved Examples

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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
Older solved examples reference a two-story carriage style garage / residence and may use older versions of ConstructionCalc software. These examples are still useful because the concepts are the same. 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
