DESIGN GUIDE v1.

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The Combined Advantages of Structural Steel & Flat Plate Concrete.

2008

GIRDER SLAB
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COMPOSITE STEEL AND PRECAST SYSTEM

Design Guide v1.4

Recipient of AISC Special Achievement Award

GIRDER SLAB

COMPOSITE STEEL AND PRECAST SYSTEM

GIRDER SLAB

COMPOSITE STEEL AND PRECAST SYSTEM

Developed by Girder-Slab Technologies LLC, the Girder-Slab System is a steel and precast hybrid, the first to use precast slabs with an integral steel girder to form a monolithic structural slab assembly. This innovative technology uses proven materials long available within the construction industry. The Girder-Slab System is slated for use in mid to high-rise residential construction.

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The lightweight assembly develops composite action enabling it to support residential live loads. A special steel beam is used as an interior girder supporting the precast slab on its bottom flange. The web and top flange are concealed within the plane of the slab. The flat structural slab permits minimum and variable floor-to-floor heights. The Girder-Slab System is rated for use in high-rise buildings when constructed in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Floor-Ceiling Design (USA) UL K912 and (Canada) ULC J500. The Girder-Slab System in combination with a structural steel frame offers a complete steel and concrete superstructure. Unlike cast-in-place concrete structures, the Girder-Slab System is Assembled-In-Place. The Girder-Slab System consists of an interior girder (known as an open-web dissymmetric beam or D-Beam), and prestressed hollow-core slabs, connected by cementitious grout.

FONTS: ITC LUBALIN GRAPH DEMI & HELVETICA BOLD

COLORS: PMS 146 & BLACK

A revolutionary steel-based framing system that offers low floor-to-floor height and unobstructed ceilings.
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Applications include floor and roof slabs, which are supported by a steel frame that resists all gravity and lateral loads. WF beams are typically used at spandrel, shaft and other conditions. Grouting is easily achieved after slabs are set in place. Grout flows through the web openings and into the slab cores and after curing develops composite action. The Girder-Slab System and the open web D-Beam technology are the result of more than ten years of research and development. In order to develop a rational analysis that would maximize the use of this technology, extensive laboratory testing and analysis was undertaken.

Girder-Slab System Technology

This Assembled-In-Place technology is the first ever to use precast slabs with an integral steel girder to form a monolithic structural slab assembly. The Girder-Slab System consists of an interior girder (known as an open-web dissymmetic beam or D-Beam) supporting precast prestressed hollow core slabs on its bottom flange. Upon grouting, the Girder-Slab System develops composite action enabling it to support residential live loads. Grouting is easily achieved after slabs are set in place. The Girder-Slab System affords users advantages never before available with cast-in-place concrete superstructures. It is lightweight and offers rapid construction and assembly.

This included both small-scale specimens and full-scale assemblies in order to simulate actual bays. Each assembly was load tested in excess of 100 psf, well above required residential design loads. The D-Beam Girder performed without failure. There are two basic D-Beam Girder sections available for use with 8" precast slabs. The DB-8 is used for typical assemblies while the DB-9 is used for 2" concrete topped assemblies. Depending on project specifics, bay sizes of 20' x 28' are very efficient. As a result of extensive testing it was determined that the transformed section is equivalent to the steel section illustrated below.

Girder-Slab System Application

The Girder-Slab System in combination with a structural steel frame offers a complete steel and concrete superstructure. It is slated for use in mid to high-rise residential structures such as hotels, student housing, apartments and condominiums. There are two basic D-Beam Girder sections available for use with an 8" thick precast slab. The DB-8 provides an 8" thick slab assembly, while the DB-9 is designed for use with 2" concrete topping resulting in a 10" thick slab. Precast slabs generally span as long as 28'-0". The Girder-Slab System is rated for use in high-rise buildings when constructed in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Floor-Ceiling Design (USA) UL K912 and (Canada) ULC J500. The Girder-Slab System greatly improves construction operations and the ability to meet

Equivalent Steel Cross Section of the Transformed Section

critical deadlines.

Refer to the D-Beam Girder Properties table on the following pages along with Girder-Slab System example calculations. Following is a specification guide along with suggested structural and architectural details.

D-Beam Dimensions Table

Web Included Designation Weight Avg. Area lb/ft DB 8 x 35 DB 8 x 37 DB 8 x 40 DB 8 x 42 DB 9 x 41 DB 9 x 46 34.7 36.7 39.8 41.8 40.7 45.8 in2 10.2 10.8 11.7 12.3 11.9 13.4 Depth d in 8 8 8 8 9.645 9.645 Web Thickness tw in .340 .345 .340 .345 .375 .375 W10 x 49 W12 x 53 W10 x 49 W12 x 53 Parent Beam Size a in 4 2 3 1 b in 3 5 3.5 5.5 Top Bar wxt in x in 3x1 3x1 3 x 1.5 3 x 1.5 3x1

W14 x 61 3.375 5.25

D-Beam Reference Calculator is Available on Website. www.girder-slab.com

W14 x 61 2.375 5.75 3 x 1.5

Sample System Calculations

DESIGN EXAMPLE UNTOPPED Plank DL = 60 psf, partition load = 20 psf, live load = 40 psf Plank fc = 5 ksi, Grout fc = 4 ksi 8" Hollow Core Plank Span = 28 ft DB Span = 15'0 Allowable
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Live load reduction is not incorporated in these examples due to code differences. The Design Engineer should incorporate the appropriate live load reduction for the most economical design.

= L/360 = (15ft)(12 in/ft)/360 = 0.50 in

Initial Load Precomposite MDL = (28 ft)(.06 ksf)(15 ft)2/8 = 47.3 kft < 49 kft OK (5)(28 ft)(.06 ksf)(15 ft)4(1728 in3/ft3) = = 0.64 in DL (384)(103 in4)(29,000 k/in2)

DB 8 x 37 Properties: Steel Section Transformed Section 4 IS = 103 in It = 282 in4 St = 19.7 in3 St = 63.8 in3 3 Sb = 37.3 in Sb = 67.7 in3 MScap = 49.0 kft b = 5 in tW = 0.345 in

Total Load Composite The transformed section carries the superimposed loads and is used to calculate deflection. MSUP = (28 ft)(.02 + .04 ksf)(15 ft)2/8 = 47.3 kft MTL = 47.3 kft + 47.3 kft = 94.6 kft SREQ = (94.6 kft)(12 in/ft) / (0.60)(50 k/in2) = 37.8 in3 < 63.8 in3 OK (5)(28 ft)(.02 + .04 ksf)(15 ft)4 (1728 in3/ft3) = = 0.23 in < 0.50 in OK SUP (384)(282 in4)(29,000 k/in2) Check Superimposed Compressive Stress on Concrete Transformed steel section must be converted to concrete section. E steel 29,000 ksi 29,000 ksi . N value = = = = 8.04 . . Stc = 8.04 (63.8 in3) = 513 in3 E concrete 57,000 (4,000 psi)1/2 3,605 ksi fC = (47.3 kft)(12 in/ft) / (513 in3) = 1.11 ksi FC = (0.45)(4 ksi) = 1.80 ksi > 1.11 ksi OK Check Bottom Flange Tension Stress (Total Load) (47.3 kft)(12 in/ft) + (47.3 kft)(12 in/ft) fb = = 15.2 ksi + 8.4 ksi = 23.6 ksi 37.3 in3 67.7 in3 Fb = 0.9 (50 ksi) = 45 ksi > 23.6 ksi Check Shear Total load = (60 + 20 + 40 psf) = 120 psf w = (0.12 ksf)(28 ft) = 3.36 k/ft R = (3.36 k/ft)(15 ft) /2 = 25.2 k OK

fV = (25.2 k) / (0.345 in)(5 in) = 14.6 ksi FV = 0.4 (50 ksi) = 20 ksi > 14.6 ksi OK

D-Beam Properties Table

Steel Only / Web Ignored Designation Ix in4 DB 8 x 35 DB 8 x 37 DB 8 x 40 DB 8 x 42 DB 9 x 41 DB 9 x 46 102 103 122 123 159 195 C bot in 2.80 2.76 3.39 3.35 3.12 3.84 C top in 5.20 5.24 4.61 4.65 6.51 5.79 S bot in3 36.5 37.3 36.1 36.9 51.0 50.8 S top in3 19.7 19.7 26.5 26.5 24.4 33.7 Allowable Moment Fy=50 KSI fb=0.6 Fy kft 49 49 66 66 61 84 Transformed Section / Web Ignored Ix in4 279 282 289 291 332 356 C bot in 4.16 4.16 4.26 4.26 4.27 4.43 C top in 4.40 4.42 4.30 4.32 5.35 5.20 S bot in3 67.1 67.7 67.9 68.4 77.7 80.6 S top in3 63.5 63.8 67.2 67.5 62.1 68.6

Sample System Calculations

DESIGN EXAMPLE 2" Concrete Topping Plank DL = 60 psf, partition load = 20 psf, live load = 40 psf Topping = 25 psf, installed after grout has cured Plank fc = 5 ksi, Grout fc = 4 ksi 8" Hollow Core Plank Span = 28 ft DB Span = 15'0 Allowable
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= L/360 = (15ft)(12 in/ft)/360 = 0.50 in

DB 9 x 41 Properties: Steel Section Transformed Section 4 IS = 159 in It = 332 in4 3 St = 24.4 in St = 62.1 in3 Sb = 51.0 in3 Sb = 77.7 in3 Mscap = 61.0 kft b = 5.25 in tW = 0.375 in

Initial Load Precomposite MDL = (28 ft)(.06 ksf)(15 ft)2/8 = 47.3 kft < 61 kft OK (5)(28 ft)(.06 ksf)(15 ft)4(1728 in3/ft3) = = 0.42 in DL (384)(159 in4)(29,000 k/in2) Total Load Composite The transformed section carries the superimposed loads and is used to calculate deflection. MSUP = (28 ft)(.02 + .04 + 0.025 ksf)(15 ft)2/8 = 66.9 kft MTL = 47.3 kft + 66.9 kft = 114.2 kft SREQ = (114.2 kft)(12 in/ft)/(0.60)(50 k/in2) = 45.7 in3 < 62.1 in3 OK (5)(28 ft)(.02 + .04 + 0.025 ksf)(15 ft)4(1728 in3/ft3) = = 0.28 in < 0.50 in OK SUP (384)(332 in4)(29,000 k/in2) Check Compressive Stress on Concrete Transformed steel section must be converted to concrete section. E steel 29,000 ksi 29,000 ksi . N value = = = = 8.04 . . Stc = 8.04 (62.1 in3) = 499 in3 1/2 E concrete 57,000 (4,000 psi) 3,605 ksi 3 fC = (66.9 kft)(12 in/ft) / (499 in ) = 1.61 ksi FC = (0.45)(4 ksi) = 1.80 ksi > 1.61 ksi OK Check Bottom Flange Tension Stress (Total Load) (47.3 kft)(12 in/ft) + (66.9 kft)(12 in/ft) = 11.1 ksi + 10.3 ksi = 21.4 ksi 51.0 in3 77.7 in3 Fb = 0.9 (50 ksi) = 45 ksi > 21.4 ksi OK fb = Check Shear Total load = (60 + 20 + 40 + 25 psf) = 145 psf w = (0.145 ksf)(28 ft) = 4.06 k/ft R = (4.06 k/ft)(15 ft) /2 = 30.5 k fV = (30.50 k) / (0.375 in)(5.25 in) = 15.5 ksi FV = 0.4 (50 ksi) = 20 ksi > 15.5 ksi OK

 The grouting process is easily performed with a few tradesmen. The cement grout is liquefied and pumped through a hose. Workers puddle the grout in order to fill in the voids and slab cores.

Allows faster access for the work of other trades. Coring of slabs for utilities is easier and permits final adjustment.

Unlike cast-in-place concrete structures, the Girder-Slab System is Assembled-In-Place.

The underside of slab is ready made for ceiling finish.

The innovative D-beam Girder was designed to allow the precast slab to set on its bottom flange concealing its top flange and web. No formwork or shoring is needed. The underside of slab is free of support beams providing a flat surface for ducts and piping systems. Minimum ceiling heights of 8'-0" are easily attained.
A sample D-Beam Girder used for testing is fully encapsulated by hardened grout.

For the first time ever. A new steel and precast concrete framing system that gives you low floor-to-floor height.
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 After grouting, the slab is complete and ready for use. Finish floor preparation work can take place before or after interior walls.

Girder-Slab System Availability

The application and use of the Girder-Slab System technology requires design by a registered professional engineer or architect. This Design-Guide provides all required engineering information and is available for use by industry professionals.

Precast slabs can be set in place in nearly any climate condition including freezing temperatures.

The Girder-Slab System and D-Beam Girder are distributed and assembled solely by steel contractors authorised by Girder-Slab Technologies LLC of NJ, the exclusive Distributor Representative in North America. Contact your preferred steel contractors for budgeting, proposals and system availability.

Girder-Slab System Benefits

After slabs are set, grout is easily placed flowing around the D-beam and through its trapezoidal shape web openings and into the slab cores. Low floor-to-floor heights, minimize building height Super-fast structure and building completion Reduced building structure weight Floor plan design flexibility Limited weather impact (including cold climates) Structure assembly is one process, one source Integrates well with mixed use spaces below Meets AISC tolerance standards Meets fire code ratings using UL K912 Meets fire code rating in Canada, ULC J500
See web site FAQ for additional grouting methods

Meets required sound (STC) ratings Limited on-site labor Reduced on-site overhead costs Eliminates/reduces soffits Factory made quality components

Precast slabs readily drop in place. The D-Beam Girder self centers each slab.

Detail of GWB ceiling under PCP.

Girder-Slab System Specification Guide

1.The open web Dissymmetric Beam shall be fabricated from (ASTM A992/A572 Grade 50) standard steel wide flange sections with flat bar at top-flange and shall meet AISC standards (except for depth, tolerance 1/8"), unpainted unless specified. The open web Dissymmetric Beam can be specified to include camber. Cambering can be built in during assembly of the girder. 2. If the structural engineer of record determines that shoring of the pre-composite assembly is needed, leave in place until grout attains required strength. 3. Precast prestressed concrete hollow core slab units (min. 5,000 PSI) shall be in 4 or 8 foot widths and shall meet PCI standards and tolerances, 2" min. bearing unless specified otherwise. Open the top of each slab core for proper grout placement and inspection. 4. Reinforcing steel (ASTM A615 Grade 60) shall be placed through the Dissymmetric Beam web openings and into slab cores. 5. Cementitious grout (min. 4,000 PSI) shall be placed monolithically around and through the Dissymmetric Beam web openings and into slab cores filled solid for a minimum of 8", level to the slab surface with 9/16" min. average thickness over the top-flange (exceptions may apply if using concrete topping). When concrete topping is used, attain specified strength of grout prior to placement. 6. The Girder-Slab System shall be constructed in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Floor-Ceiling Assembly Design No. K912 in order to meet fire classification standards and ratings set forth by BOCA and ICC codes. 7. The Girder-Slab System and D-Beam Girders shall be distributed and assembled by steel contractors authorized by Girder-Slab Technologies LLC of NJ in conformance with its Design-Guide & Distribution requirements. Steel Contractor/Distributor contact information: 1-888-478-1100 or www.girder-slab.com. 8. The Distributor of the Girder-Slab System shall provide to the Project Owner (or its representative) a Girder-Slab Compliance Certificate for each project upon completion of system assembly and construction.
The D-Beam fabrication process begins with a WF section, uniquely cut to produce two D-Beam Girders without waste.

9. Comply with all applicable provisions of the following standards and codes: Girder-Slab Technologies LLC Design-Guide American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) American Welding Society (AWS) Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) American Concrete Institute (ACI) American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) - Fire Resistance Directory UL K912 ULC J500 Building Officials and Code Administrators International Inc. (BOCA) - National Building Code International Code Council Inc. (ICC) - International Building Code Other applicable codes and standards

The Girder-Slab System design-Guide and the patented technology is available for use by industry professionals. Application and use of this information requires design by a registered professional engineer or architect. The Girder-Slab System and D-Beam Girder are available competitively from your preferred steel contractors. Fabrication, construction and assembly shall be in conformance with the Design-Guide specifications & details, and distribution requirements of Grider-Slab Technologies LLC of New Jersey.

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Typical System Structural Details

CHECK WEBSITE CASE STUDIES FOR PROJECT SPECIFIC DESIGN EXAMPLES

S1

REVIEW WEBSITE FAQ. CAD DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE.

S2
OPEN OPEN

S3

Typical System Structural Details

S4
OPEN

S5

SLAB NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY

PRECAST SLAB

BOTTOM OF DB WF

TYPICAL SECTION: 8" GIRDER-SLAB SYSTEM BEARING ON WF BEAM

DB9 TOP FLANGE WILL BE ABOVE THE SLAB.

ENG. NOTE: REVIEW UNBRACED LENGTH OF BEAM

ENG. NOTE: CHECK WEB FOR SHEAR REINF .

S6

8"

S7

S8
TO BE USED WHEN NO SPANDREL BEAM AND SLAB DIAPHRAGM SPAN > 30'0".

3/8" STIFFENER PLATE @ 7'0" o/c WELD PLATE + ANCHOR @ 4'0" o/c

L5x5x5/16 x 0'6" GROUT SOLID

8"

1/2"

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Typical System Structural Details

S9 S10

AT ELEVATOR DOOR SILL BEAM

WALL CONSTR.

S11
PRECAST SLAB

S12

FILL CORE @ ANCHOR PLATES

8" PRECAST PLANK 8"

HSS

WELD PLATE + ANCHORS

3/8" THICK WELD PLATE + ANCHORS L4x3x3/8 (LLH)

WF

PRECAST SLAB SUPPORT DETAIL

TYPICAL SECTION: 8" PRECAST SLAB LONGITUDINAL BEARING ON WF SPANDREL BEAM

S13
WF COLUMN NOTCH SLAB @ COL. DB BEYOND GUSSET PLATE

S14

HSS PRECAST SLAB PACKING TO ELIMINATE GROUT FLOW 1/8" PLATE (CONC. POUR STOP) PACKING TO ELIMINATE GROUT FLOW TACK

HSS

TYPICAL SECTION THRU WF COLUMN AT GROUT POUR STOP TYPICAL BRACING CLEAR OF PLANK

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Typical System Structural Details

S15

CAP PLATE

END P SHEAR L CONNECTION PER AISC

4"

8" FB WT8

SEE S16

DB

Pc. WF HSS

WF COLUMN

ENG. NOTE: CHECK WEBSITE TECHNICAL BULETINS FAQ ON CONNECTION DESIGN

ALTERNATE D-BEAM CONNECTIONS TO WF COLUMNS

S16

S17

VIEW

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Typical System Architectural Details

A1 A2

A3

A4

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Fire Resistance Information

Fire Resistance Rating ANSI/UL 263 Design No. K912 April 19, 2001 Restrained Assembly Ratings 3 Hr. Unrestrained Assembly Ratings 2 Hr. Unrestrained Beam Ratings 2 Hr.

5. Runner Channel Fabricated from 25 MSG galv.

steel, min. 1/2" deep, with 1" legs, fastened to steel beam with XZF powder actuated pins spaced 12" OC.

6. Gypsum Board* 1/2" or 5/8" thick gypsum board

fastened to runner channels with 1" long, 0.150" diameter steel screws spaced 16" OC.

7. Corner Bead Fabricated from min. 28 MSG galv. 1. Steel Beam Composite dissymmetric steel beam
fabricated from structural steel members in accordance with the Specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings, published by the American Institute of Steel Construction. The steel beam, with an open web, has a 34.7 lb./ft. min. weight. The beam consists of the bottom flange and partial web of a min. W10(x)49 with a bar welded to the web that serves as the top flange. Top bar min. dimensions of 1"x3", a min. overall beam depth of 8" and a min. average cross-section are of 10.2 in2. steel to form an angle with 1-1/4" legs. Legs perforated with 1/4" diameter holes approximately 1" OC. Attached to runner channel through gypsum board with 1" long, 0.150" diameter steel screws spaced 16" OC.

8. Joint Compound (Not shown) 1/32" thick on

bottom and sides of wallboard from corner beads and feathered out. Paper tape embedded in joint compound over joints with edges of compound feathered out.

9. Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Material*

As an alternate to Item 5 through 8, the bottom flange of the steel beam may be protected with a spray applied fire resistive material. Applied in one coat to a final untamped thickness of 3/8" to steel surfaces which are free of dirt, oil or scale. Min. average untamped density of 13 PCF with min. ind. untamped density of 11 PCF for Types II and D-C/F. Min. average and min. ind. untamped densities of 22 and 19 PCF, respectively, for Type HP. for Type I, min. average density of 15 PCF with min. ind. value of 12 PCF. ISOLATEK INTERNATIONAL Type D-C/F, HP, I or II, Type EBS or Type X Adhesive/Sealer optional. *Bearing the UL Classification Mark. Summarized from UL #K912. Please refer to the current online Certifications Directory.

2. Concrete Topping (Optional for unrestrained

rating) 3,000 PSI compressive strength, 150 (+ or -) 3 PCF unit weight. Normal weight concrete. Min. 1-1/8" thickness required for 3 hr. Restrained Assembly Rating.

3. Precast Concrete Units* Carbonate, siliceous

or lightweight aggregate. Min. 8" thick by 4' or 8' wide units with cross section similar to that shown for Design No. J952. Openings may be provided through the units for piping, ducts or similar services and should be suitably enclosed with constructions having at least equal resistance, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Units have a min. 1-1/2" bearing on the bottom flange of Item 1.

4. Grout Sand-cement grout (3,500 PSI min.

compressive strength). Min. average thickness of 9/16" above top bar. Hollow cores in precast concrete units grouted 6" min. from beam web.

For Applications in Canada, see ULC J500.

Check current UL Directory for modifications or updates.

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Column Spacing at 22 Feet

PCP Openings Were Prepared in the Factory

Unlimited Access for Building Systems

Connection Fit-Up

D-Beam Bottom Flange with Fire Resistive Material

Views of Tree Connection, Seated Connection & Temporary Tie Beam

2007 Special Achievement Award

For the development and production of the Girder-Slab System and its positive impact on the steel construction industry.
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American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.

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University of Medicine and Dentistry Student Housing Newark, NJ

North Beach Condominiums Asbury Park, NJ

Courtyard Marriot Gaithersburg, MD

East Residential Hall Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Bell Tower, East Campus Student Housing Duke University, Durham, NC

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