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Building on more than sixty years of finding innovative solutions to construction-related problems, WJE recognizes the value of knowledge sharing and collaboration, not just among our employees but with our industry colleagues as well. Through a series of articles, our experts share their knowledge and experiences on a variety of topics, both general and specific. We encourage you to use our filters to find subjects that interest you and may help you better understand a challenge you face in your work.
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Not all facility-condition assessments are created equal MORE >Making the Case for Living, Breathing, Digital Facility-Condition Assessments -
Uncovering challenges and best practices to prevent failures caused by misalignment MORE >Circumference Weld Misalignment: Causes, Allowable Limits, and Mitigation -
Reliability-based durability design of reinforced concrete structures requires a probabilistic... MORE >Statistical Distributions for Chloride Thresholds of Reinforcing Bars -
Structural implications of several building code provisions are an important consideration when... MORE >WJE Primer: Structural Considerations for Reroofing Projects -
Over decades of time, exposure and weathering can reduce the strength of concrete on a pre-cast... MORE >Precast-Concrete Cladding: Patching -
Reconsidering seismic strengthening costs in areas of lower seismicity MORE >The Economics of Seismic Strengthening -
How to settle down your T-Rex before you take it out in public—vibration-mitigation design for... MORE >Vibration Mitigation and Sound Testing in SUE Hall at the Field Museum in Chicago -
Facade access equipment plays a critical role in facilitating safe and efficient... MORE >Design and Load Testing of Facade Access Equipment -
Crucial design limitations can significantly affect the performance of interior window sprinklers MORE >WJE Primer: Interior Window Sprinklers - Understanding the Risks and Rewards -
The CARES Act recently passed by Congress allows businesses to accelerate expensing of retrofit... MORE >WJE Primer: New Tax Law Provides Economic Benefits for Retrofit Fire System Installations -
When an existing structural steel floor framing system requires strengthening, consider adding... MORE >WJE Primer: Strengthening of Existing Structural Steel Floor Framing with Headed Shear Connectors -
Changes to the building, contents, operations and water supply often occur, affecting the... MORE >Existing Systems: Reviewing the Design -
Whether purchasing an existing building or preparing a capital improvement plan, understanding... MORE >WJE Primer: Property Condition Assessments - Fire Alarm and Emergency Communication Systems -
Trowel-applied and precast plug repairs are discussed as two options to remediate post-tensioned... MORE >Post-Tensioned Anchorage Pocket Repairs -
Wood treated with waterborne preservatives (such as that subjected to exterior conditions)... MORE >Discussion of Modified Wood -
The MRCA commissioned a research and testing program to investigate the effect on bond capacity... MORE >Findings of Low Rise Foam Adhesive Test Program
WJE regularly hosts webinars on interesting topics and challenges related to the built world. We encourage you to search through our library for subjects of interest to you. Watch, listen, and share with others. And join our webinar mailing list to receive invitations to upcoming live webinars; attendees are eligible to earn AIA learning units (PDHs). Whether you join us live or view a recording, we hope you'll learn something new that will help you in your work.
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WJE encourages its engineers, architects, and materials scientists to contribute to the ongoing dialogue of the built world through the sharing of presentations at conferences, seminars, and other educational forums. Please check back on a regular basis to see where a WJE expert will be speaking next.
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If you’re planning your next meeting or conference and need a knowledgeable and experienced speaker to address industry challenges and solutions related to structural, architectural, and materials problems in new and existing structures, please contact us today.FacadeOrdinance.com contains general information regarding facade ordinances in various cities throughout the United States. The site contains information, deadlines, and timelines on facade ordinances for Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and St. Louis.
SeismicOrdinances.com serves as a knowledge base for information regarding seismic assessment and retrofit requirements and relevant deadlines that pertain to seismic ordinances in various cities throughout California. The site covers both wood-frame soft-story structures and non-ductile concrete structures in the following cities: Alameda, Berkeley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Fremont, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Pasadena, Richmond, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Torrance, and West Hollywood.
