ASB Slimflor
ASB Slimflor has been superseded by Slim Floor Integrated Design Software (SIDS) - click here to access SIDS
Description of software
ASB Slimflor designs and analyses Asymmetric Slimflor Beams (ASB), with or without structural web openings, under distributed and/or point loading. Openings, where present, can be circular, rectangular or elongated oval. This software covers the use of ASB beams as internal beams, or as edge beams, in general building construction.
The program incorporates options for the use of CF 210 or SD 225 deep decking systems, attached to the ASB beam on one side (edge beams) or on both sides (internal beams). For edge beams ONLY, the beams may also be loaded by a cladding element on the other side.
Version 4 of the software includes precast hollowcore units as an option and covers both normal and fire design. The program checks for buildability issues and outputs forces for the design of connections.
Design principles are in accordance with the appropriate parts of BS 5950 : Part 1 (2000), Part 3 (1990), Part 8 (1990), SCI P175: Design of Asymmetric Slimflor Beams Using Deep Composite Decking (1997) and the forthcoming SCI publication P342: Design of Asymmetric Slimflor Beams with Precast Concrete Slabs.
Where used, composite action is through shear bond ONLY and is assumed to be developed only if a minimum concrete thickness of 30mm is provided above the beam top flange, otherwise the section is treated as non-composite. Only a non-composite design is carried out with precast concrete units.
The program performs design optimisation on all the ASB sections in the program database and lists (in weight order) ALL sections that satisfy the design criteria.
Revision History
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Terms and Conditions of Use
PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE.
1. RIGHT TO USE
Subject to your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions as set forth above, you are hereby granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use this Program for the sole purpose of assisting in the selection or specification of products described in the program. This Program, and all related rights and patents, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property, are and shall remain the sole property of Corus UK Limited ["Corus"] or The Steel Construction Institute ["SCI"] . You agree not to copy, reverse compile or engineer, disassemble, or otherwise use this program, or permit others to do so, other than as specifically authorised in these Terms and Conditions.
2. UPDATES
ASB Slimflor has been superseded by Slim Floor Integrated Design Software (SIDS) so updates are no longer available.
3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY
THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS OR CONDITIONS. In no event shall Corus be liable for any direct or indirect, consequential, special, financial or economic losses, damages, costs claims or expenses (including any loss of profits) howsoever arising whether due to negligence or otherwise associated with the use, or inability to use, this Program. Risk in the use of this Program lies solely with the user. Corus' standard "Terms and Conditions of Sale" apply to all products sold by Corus.
