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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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Long-term repair approaches and techniques are discussed using various project examples from... MORE >Terra Cotta Skyscrapers -
Managing water infiltration on mass masonry buildings and Owner's expectations is an iterative... MORE >Jackson Condominiums Water Infiltration: Understanding Expectations and Intent -
Terra cotta has been used as a building material for thousands of years. The use of terra cotta... MORE >Architectural Terra Cotta -
A common misconception is that historical building styles and articulation were mere aesthetic... MORE >When Form Really Does Follow Function: Aesthetics Informed by Environmental Conditions -
Biogenic sulfuric acid attack is probably the most common and most severe biodegradation... MORE >Biogenic Sulfuric Acid Attack and Case Studies -
This article discusses the evaluation and possible retrofit of roof diaphragms when certain... MORE >The IEBC's Roof Diaphragm Evaluation Requirements -
Thermal movement in copper gutter liners and the incorporation of expansion joints MORE >WJE Primer: Copper's Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Varies, But to Little Effect -
Air-filled blisters are examined in this case-study of a tilt-up concrete warehouse that showed... MORE >Blistering Coating on Tilt-Up Concrete -
Hygrothermal performance of wall assemblies is exceptionally complex—a function of numerous... MORE >ASHRAE 90.1 and Cold-Weather Condensation -
This article explores the history of the weight classification and nomenclature of... MORE >When is No. 30 Asphalt Felt Not No. 30 Asphalt Felt? -
Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is a common distress mechanism associated with certain aggregates... MORE >ASR-Related Distress in Floor Coatings -
Deterioration of older reinforced concrete structures is commonly caused by one or more of four... MORE >Lessons in Galvanic Cathodic Protection Technology from Soldier Field and the Franklin Avenue Bridge -
Technical brief for an FHWA-sponsored project that explores the use of small unmanned aerial... MORE >Use of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems for Bridge Inspection -
Steeple investigations of historic churches can expose unsuspected deterioration or impaired... MORE >Measuring Up to Steeple Remediation -
As designers and stewards of our built environment, the public trust is safeguarded when we take... MORE >Conservation and Fire Science: A Delicate Balance -
The effects of vibrations from human traffic and construction on museum collections are examined MORE >Vibrations and Museum Collections, Part 1
Our employees benefit from the opportunity to learn from their colleagues through an ongoing WJE internal education initiative that utilizes webinars to share knowledge and insights with one another. In addition, we host webinars for our clients and friends of WJE. Here we present a variety of those programs for your education. We encourage you to search through our library for subjects of interest to you. Watch, listen, and share with others. We hope you'll learn something new that will help you in your work.
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Experience WJE's capabilities, project work, laboratories, and company culture as told by our staff and clients in this selection of videos.
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.
