Solved Examples

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. 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