Posts by Carrie Jeske
Code Changes for Safe Glass Guardrails
Read our article in USGlass Metal & Glazing November 2020 Issue. Glass Guardrails As structural engineers it’s important to pick our heads up from the code to understand its intent. When it comes to guardrails, the code has been updated quite a bit in the recent past. Monolithic, laminated, cap, no cap…. It’s a lot…
Read MoreGlass Expo Northeast | Long Island, New York | March 24 – 25
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Read MoreGorilla Breaks Glass at San Diego Zoo Animal Exhibit
Temper, Temper Experts say it’s common for Gorilla’s to beat on glass because of the sound it makes. They use it scare away peers. Gorillas can be aggressive. There are lots of examples online of animals breaking glass. Our team, by quick observation, can tell that tempered glass was not used in this case. Zoo…
Read MoreJEI Structural Engineering at GlassBuild Connect
GlassBuild Connect 2020 In anticipation of limitations on 2020 in-person events, NGA has worked behind the scenes to produce an online marketplace called GlassBuild Connect: The Glass & Fenestration Online Experience. GlassBuild Connect will showcase exhibitors’ products and services for buyers and prospects to explore. Online attendees will also have access to educational events, economic…
Read MoreDelegated Design for Glazing System Blunders
Delegated Design is quickly becoming a required and widely misunderstood engineering practice. Stewart Jeske, P.E. sheds light on this subject and uncovers common misunderstandings and blunders. Delegated Design for Curtain Wall, Storefront, Glazing Systems JEI Structural Engineering is licensed is growing by adding excellent communication and affordability with innovation and problem solving skills. Our…
Read MoreStorefront Clearance – Use Hilti EZ-P – JEI Glazing Engineer Recap
When using the Hilti KwikHUS EZ you can now use the EZ-P under the same design per Hilti’s latest data, good example of always looking at the latest info on a product when using it. The EZ-P used to be metric only and required a separate design to use the shallow pan head instead of…
Read MoreGlass Consulting Engineering for Commercial Facade
JEI Structural Engineering has been serving glazing contractors, architects and manufactures since 2003. Providing Glass Consulting and Structural Engineering Services for Commercial Projects. Glass consulting for building enclosures is rare. Aluminum, glass and glazing system design is not taught in universities. Finding the right engineering expert is more important than ever. Building enclosure is moving…
Read MoreGlazed Curtain Wall Assemblies – Restoration & Replacement
A few weeks ago I watched an ASCE webinar for PDH credits that covered this topic of assessing building materials and their impact on the environment. It’s an important topic. So much so that the AIA Continuing Education recently published an article called Glazed Curtain Wall Assemblies – Restoration and Replacement Strategies. Matt Gorny, MAE,…
Read MorePerimeter Sealant Joints Around Windows (Head Details)
This issues of Perimeter Sealant Joints Around Windows (Head Details) is common. Matt Gorny, P.E. says the IBC really needs a code limit for spandrel beams that glazing systems are using for support (in both gravity and wind only type connections). These beams need to be stiffer to avoid leaks, breakage etc. It would also…
Read MoreSkylights and Retention Screens IBC Proposed Language
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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