For Engineers — Girder-Slab® Engineering Resources

Page URL: https://www.girder-slab.com/for-engineers Free Engineering Tools & Resources CS3 provides all engineering resources at no cost to the project — tools, details, and direct consultation from CS3 engineers. Interactive Tool: D-Beam® Girder Calculator v3.5 Live structural design tool. Enter span, loading, and design method (ASD or LRFD) to evaluate D-Beam® sizing in real time. Access: https://www.girder-slab.com/calculator Free; registration required. Downloadable Resources: - Standard CAD + PDF Construction Details — Structural and architectural section drawings ready for direct project specification. - Specification Language for General Notes — Plug-in spec text for engineers of record. Includes AISC 9th and 14th Edition references and UL K912 fire rating notes. - Structural System Matrix — Head-to-head comparison of Girder-Slab® vs. Filigree Flat Plate, Conventional Flat Slab, and Post-Tensioned concrete across 30+ criteria. - Acoustic Performance Data Sheet — Tested STC and IIC values for 6″, 8″, and 10″ assemblies across floor finishes. - Hollow Core Plank Design & Specification Guide — Design, integration, camber, MEP coordination, topping options, and finished floor compatibility. - Girder-Slab® Design Guide v3.5 — Complete reference covering system performance, assembly sequence, structural design parameters, fire rating, and case studies. Engineer FAQ: Does the system support ASD and LRFD? Yes. Both ASD (AISC 9th Edition) and LRFD (AISC 14th Edition) are supported. Is there a building height limit? No. Girder-Slab® can be built as high as any other structural steel building. How does fabrication work? The D-Beam® is fabricated by the project's local steel fabricator via standard competitive bid — no sole-source supplier required. What fire ratings are available? UL K912 under ANSI/UL 263 (US) and CAN/ULC-S101 (Canada). Restrained: 2-hour and 3-hour. Unrestrained: 2-hour. What testing has been conducted? Structural load testing at Villanova University and Auburn University — above code-required residential live loads. Free Engineering Consultation: https://www.girder-slab.com/evaluate Response within one business day.