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Post in corner with double pocket doors

Post in corner with double pocket doors

Post in corner with double pocket doors

(OP)
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!

RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors

(OP)
I should mention the two rectangles shown with diagonal lines (to the South and East of the bathroom) are existing fireplaces.

RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors

That's typically done with a skyhook.

RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors

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That's typically done with a skyhook.
lol

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

If you can make the sacrifice on your building envelope, is it possible to run a beam along one of the walls out to the balcony roof beams? Then if the balcony beams, columns and foundations are designed appropriately I think you could make a go of it. But the beams would be enormous to stay within allowable deflection over a door like that.

RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors

Is this a flat roof? Are you willing to use steel?

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.

RE: Post in corner with double pocket doors

jayrod and kootk are on to the only thing I can see. Without more plans and elevations/section it is really impossible to say what you can do here. It is also an excellent opportunity to ask the project engineer or hire one to give you a real answer. What does the "architect"/designer say?

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