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Glass TEXpo 2014 – JEI Structural Engineering Design Calcs
Glass Texpo Glass Texpo is a great place to meet in person but just click the Contact Us button above. Let’s get started. 2014 Show. Stop by BOOTH 14 and meet us in person. We’ll offer FREE consulting at the show and FREE passes to get you there. Download FREE passes form here. The…
Read MoreBlast Design Uses 2012 UFC.
Blast design uses UFC 2012. JEI Structural Engineering is committed to helping you navigate through codes and regulations. So bring us in early for best results. 1) Must design for 2 times the glazing resistance now. Previous 2007 UFC 4-010-01 requirements allowed for frame design for the static 3 sec load and the connections…
Read MoreTwo-Sided Structural Glazing for Skylights
Two-sided Structural Glazing for skylights gains popularity. Two-sided Structural Glazing for skylights is popular in skylight design due to its water infiltration performance. This construction type. The two sloping edges of the glass unit are supported by the rafters. And retained by glazing caps. The two horizontal edges are secured to the purlins using a…
Read MoreCladding Design and Code Changes Are a Mess
Cladding Design Cladding design changes are making a mess for the glass & glazing industry. If you’re a glazing contractor or a building envelop contractor; an estimator or project manager, you’ve probably tried to size your storefront and curtain wall members off of a wind design pressure. The wind design criteria. Are usually given. On the…
Read MoreMILCON – Double Check Interior Vestibules
Milcon Milcon projects with UFC 2012 criteria; Now requires the inner glass doors and side lights for inside elevations of vestibules to be blast resistant. We keep an eye out early on to reduce headaches on the back end. JEI Structural Engineering FAST * FRIENDLY * AFFORDABLE We work exclusively in glass, glazing and metal…
Read MoreGlazier Challenges – Vertical Movement
Glazier Challenges Glazier challenges in vertical movement are effecting glazing contractors, architects, manufactures and engineers. There seems to be a large gap between what architects require to accommodate vertical movement of the building system, interfacing with glazed systems and what the manufacture provides to accommodate for those movements. Recently, we posted the question to LinkedIn…
Read MorePrivacy Glass – The Future Of Glass Series
Privacy Glass – The Future Of Glass Series Location: Westfield Shopping Centre, Australia. We found this great video on YouTube. And wanted to share it in our Future of Class category. Technology is moving so fast. So the future holds a vast array of changes to our everyday lives using new composites and materials. Privacy glass…
Read MoreAre there problems Chinese Aluminum Composite Panels?
I’m hearing that the GB Engineering board is raising this issue about the exterior wall aluminum composite panel. There are some online organizations that seem to confuse the matter more than clarify it. Recently, I posted the question on social networks and got some great information to add clarity. The group got heated with many people expressing opinions…
Read Moreinterior window openings in Tx
interior window openings in Tx General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Acquisition Management (7PQC), 819 Taylor St. Room 12B01 Fort Worth TX 76102 Z — Social Security Administration 1st Floor Office Renovations. Federal Office Building, Little Rock, AR 7PS-13-0919 062413 stephan Harris, Contract Specialist, Phone 8179780106, Email stephan.harris@gsa.gov. Synopsis – This Presolicitation Notice is…
Read MoreNot All PE Seals Are The Same
Keep in mind not all PE seals are the same. Here are some items that may be overlooked: Not all PE seals are the same We represent your interest and protect our clients by accurate calculations/design. Example -Building movement is often overlooked, but essential in your protection – Its required by all specs. Not all…
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