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I plan to remodel my house next year and I would like to do the calculations myself.  Basically I want to knock out a load bearing wall (Larger than the typical opening) and raise the roof on an addition so that I have one continuous room.  (kitchen / Dining / Entertaining)  Since I'm only a broke mechanical engineer I figured I'd try and learn about structural analysis and save some money - worst case i learn a few things and I hire a structural engineer anyways.  I would like to know what books / resources there are especially when considering headers / loading etc.  The problem is that my header beam will have to be into the roof system to have a flat ceiling so connections will be on the side of the beam.  

Anything you recommend would be appreciated.  I have 6 months to come up with a design... I figured I can do it by then.. maybe.

RE: Home Remodel

You really ought to change your handle to "SlideReferenceEra".  

RE: Home Remodel

I'd get the National Design Specification for Wood COnstruction ASD/LRFD if you really want to get into wood design.  Published by the American Forest and Paper Association.  good stuff!

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JAE - What an idea! Maybe just a slight addition to my "signature" instead - see below

www.SlideRuleEra.net

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Quite elegant!

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