Post in corner with double pocket doors
Post in corner with double pocket doors
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Hi all,
I'm working on a project for a second floor home addition. I've got a plan of the addition attached to this. In the SE corner of the plan the architect has drawn a post to hold the roof above (marked in red). I'm wondering if there's a neat engineering trick to get rid of this post-the vision is to have two sets of pocket doors that meet at the corner and allow the entire corner to open to the deck. I can provide more detail/plans/elevations as needed. Many thanks!
I'm working on a project for a second floor home addition. I've got a plan of the addition attached to this. In the SE corner of the plan the architect has drawn a post to hold the roof above (marked in red). I'm wondering if there's a neat engineering trick to get rid of this post-the vision is to have two sets of pocket doors that meet at the corner and allow the entire corner to open to the deck. I can provide more detail/plans/elevations as needed. Many thanks!






RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors
RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors
RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors
Iskjervem.......not with the wall configuration you show. Would require long cantilevers in two directions with no allowable end deflection.....not practical at all.
RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors
RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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