Rafter Roof Design [Step-By-Step Guide]
Structural step-by-step guide on how to design & dimension wood rafters of a roof according to Eurocode. We also show how to find the loads acting on the roof.
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Collar Beam Design: Structural Calculation Of A Timber Roof
Check out this step-by-step guide to learn how to design a timber collar beam roof for wind, snow, dead and live load.
Wind load calculation on an arched roof (Example)
After we have already covered the wind velocity, wind loads on walls, flat roofs and pitched roofs, this time we calculate the wind load for – a structure most structural engineers probably do not work…
Steel to Timber connection – Beam to beam – An example of a flat roof connection
One key aspect of dimensioning timber elements such as beams and columns is the timber connection design. The structural elements can be well verified for bending, shear, deflection, buckling, etc. but when designing the connection…
Timber column design: An example of a highrise building column
After designing some roof elements like rafters, purlins and beams, it is now time to look at structural timber columns. Some of the concepts of designing timber elements have been mentioned in previous articles. Therefore,…
Timber Purlin roof design – Complete guide
Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to design and dimension purlins due to loads acting on the roof (snow, wind, dead load).
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How To Dimension Rafters Of Purlin Roofs? [Structural Guide]
Structural timber design of the rafters of purlin roofs according to Eurocode 5.
Wind Loads On A Pitched Roof {A Structural Guide}
The wind loads on a pitched roof are an essential part of the structural design of the roof. In this guide, you’ll learn how to calculate them.
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How To Calculate The Wind Loads Of A Flat Roof [2025]
The vertical wind loads on flat roofs are an essential part of the structural design of the roof. In this guide, you’ll learn how to calculate them.
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Wind Load Calculation On Walls [A Beginner’s Guide]
The horizontal wind loads are an essential part of the structural design of a building. In this guide, you’ll learn how to calculate them.