S3DA Design is providing comprehensive structural engineering services for a new development in Palm Beach Gardens, delivering a cost-effective and code-compliant structural system tailored to the project’s architectural vision and performance requirements.
S3DA’s Structural Scope of Work
- Foundation design supporting vertical and lateral loads from the superstructure
- Structural slab-on-grade design
- Concrete framing analysis and design for gravity and seismic loads
- Evaluation and design of lateral systems, including:
- Special concrete moment frames
- Concrete or CMU shear walls integrated with moment frames
- Elevated floor system design, evaluating multiple structural options:
- Concrete slab or steel deck supported on concrete beams and joists
- Wood or steel subfloor systems supported on steel beams or open-web joists
- Wood joist systems supported on concrete beam elements
- Full IFC-level coordination with architectural layouts using a detailed 3D structural model
- Preparation of a complete structural calculation report for permitting and review
Key Challenges & Engineering Solutions
The project requires balancing structural performance, constructability, and budget. S3DA performed a comparative evaluation of multiple framing and floor system options, coordinating closely with the architect and owner to determine the most efficient and economical structural solution while maintaining design flexibility and compliance with applicable codes.
The Result
S3DA delivered a permit-ready structural design package, complete with coordinated 3D modeling and detailed calculations—supporting efficient construction, reduced risk, and long-term structural performance.
