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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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Fire protection design in high-rise structures MORE >Exterior Cladding and Fire Protection: More Than Skin Deep -
Historical background, basis for design, and seismic retrofit techniques MORE >Hibernia Bank Building: Historic Renovation and Seismic Retrofit -
Adaptive reuse project also known as "The 606" MORE >Innovative Erection Procedures for Chicago's Bloomingdale Trail -
Renovation and restoration of existing structures MORE >Timber Truss Bolted Connection Repair and Full-Scale Load Testing -
Detailed investigation and analysis of assemblies and materials MORE >Teak Window Restoration: Material Issues at the Salk Institute -
Advantages and disadvantages for subgrade waterproofing membrane systems MORE >Redundancy in Subgrade Waterproofing -
During repair and restoration projects, it is not uncommon to encounter lead paint. MORE >Dealing with Lead Paint Removal -
Investigation and rehabilitation design of this historic Minneapolis bridge (part 2 of 2) MORE >The Franklin Avenue Bridge: Structural Analysis and Accelerated Bridge Construction -
Grenfell Tower fire raises concerns about exterior wall materials that facilitate combustion. MORE >Fire Resistance of Exterior Cladding Materials -
Performing upgrades without properly diagnosing the issues can lead to significant costs. MORE >The New Roof Is Still Leaking? -
Investigation and rehabilitation design of this historic Minneapolis bridge (part 1 of 2) MORE >The Franklin Avenue Bridge: History, Investigation, and Rehabilitation -
Degradation and changing usage led to the full replacement of the deck and spandrel cap beams. MORE >The Franklin Avenue Bridge - Analysis, Design, and Accelerated Bridge Construction -
The roof is the workhorse of the whole building envelope. MORE >Planning a Roof Replacement - A Consultant's Guide to Reroofing Evaluation and Design -
When structural deficiencies affect the architecture aesthetic, additional challenges arise. MORE >Second Chances: Maintaining Architectural Aesthetics with Timber Repairs -
Learn about common open web steel joists in this WJE Primer article MORE >WJE Primer: An Overview of Open Web Steel Joists -
In the context of historic preservation, the use of coatings presents unique challenges. MORE >A Preservation Perspective on Coatings
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.
