Click on any of the below to download free solved examples in .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format. If you have a dandy example problem that lends itself to a ConstructionCalc solution please email it to us at buildersengineer @ constructioncalc.com. Chances are we'll solve it and post it on this webpage.

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:

- Overall view, 8/02
- 2nd floor framing, 8/02
- Roof framing, 8/02
- Elevation, 8/02

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

- Post O, 8/02
- Post P, 8/02
- Post Q, 8/02
- Post R, 8/02

Footings using ConstructionCalc Square Footing Calculator v2.x

- Footing S, 8/02
- Footing T, 8/02
- Footing U, 8/02
- Footing V, 8/02