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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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Load tests were conducted on knee joint specimens subjected to closing moments to evaluate the... MORE >Effect of the Bar Bend Radius on the Performance of Knee Joints with Common Details -
Designers using the 2022 Edition of the ASCE/SEI standard Minimum Design Loads and Associated... MORE >Horizontal Diaphragm Seismic Design -
In this article, WJE structural engineers Arne Johnson (Northbrook) and Tanner Swenson... MORE >Concrete Rehabilitation Design for the Historic 3rd Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota -
Moderately alkaline pore solutions migrating through carbonated portland cement paste in contact... MORE >WJE Primer: Concrete Carbonation: Significance and Proper Testing -
How can educational institutions reevaluate or reimagine aging building assets? MORE >Reevaluating and Reimagining Building Assets -
Gates at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were overhauled for the life safety, code... MORE >Case Study: Airport Fire Protection Design -
After several large concrete spalls fell from a catalytic reformer support structure at a... MORE >Asset Integrity Case Study: Catalytic Reformer Support Structure -
Over the past ten years, the terra cotta industry has made a resurgence as a modern cladding... MORE >The Terra Cotta Industry - The Future Is Bright -
The six basic components of typical light pole construction are examined MORE >WJE Primer: Maintaining Your Light Pole Inventory for Longer Service Life -
When an unexpected structural failure occurs, building owners imagine similar catastrophic... MORE >WJE Primer: Reacting Rationally to Unexpected Structural Failures -
Have codes kept up with the changes in the frequency and intensity of rainfalls? MORE >Rainfall Intensity Changes Over Time: Have the Codes Kept Pace? -
Lessons learned for planning a successful structural investigation MORE >Take Time to Save Time -
WJE research project used as basis for code changes to the 2022 edition of NFPA 13 MORE >Resolving ESFR Sprinkler Obstruction Challenges -
There are two phenomena associated with the root gap (or root opening) at the fillet weld root... MORE >Root Opening Considerations for Fillet Welds -
When reinforced concrete is exposed to fire, both the concrete and reinforcement may be altered,... MORE >Nondestructive Evaluation of Fire-Damaged Reinforced Concrete -
Not all facility-condition assessments are created equal MORE >Making the Case for Living, Breathing, Digital Facility-Condition Assessments
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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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, Jersey City, Milwaukee, New York City, 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, Carpinteria, Culver City, Fremont, Hayward, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Mountain View, Oakland, Pasadena, Richmond, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Torrance, and West Hollywood.
