Engineering Facade for Architects

facade engineering for architects

JEI Structural Engineering has made the following videos for architects.  Our goal is to help industry professionals stay up to date on the latest engineering methods and design practices, to reduce liability and insure the highest caliber of installation and facade engineering design.     For Facade Design Consulting in the area of Glass, Glazing…

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Skylights and Retention Screens IBC Proposed Language

Commercial Building Skylight Design - JEI Structural Engineering

Skylights and Retention Screens IBC Proposed Language is being discussed. Current code language explaining when screens are required below unit skylights and sloped glazing, has been difficult for users to interpret. They are incorrectly told they need to install a glass retention screen below conforming (30-mil interlayer) laminated glass, according to AAMA. Skylight and sloped…

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