Curtain Wall Design Company

Curtain Wall Design Company Engineers

Description: Glass curtain walls are emerging in exterior and interior building design.   

So a curtain wall is defined as thin. Usually aluminum-framed wall. Also Containing in-fills of glass, metal panel, or thin stone and the framing is attached to the building structure. And does not carry the floor or roof loads of the building. So the wind and gravity loads of the curtain wall. Are transferred to the building structure. Typically at the floor line. Aluminum framed wall systems date back to the 1930’s, and developed rapidly after World War II when the supply of aluminum became available for non-military use.

So curtain wall systems range from manufacturer’s standard catalog systems to specialized custom walls. Custom walls become cost competitive with standard systems as the wall area increases. This section incorporates comments about standard. And custom systems so it is recommended that consultants be hired. With an expertise in custom curtain wall design for projects that incorporate these systems.

JEI is focused solely in the glass and glazing industry. And so our engineers are experts in the latest code requirements and industry challenges.   Also read our blog for helpful industry insider information.

So our goal is to be an extension of your business.   So think of us as your own engineering department!

Delegated Design in Specs for Glazing Systems We've been asked to review several engineering company’s calculation packages and found engineers stamping calculations that don’t meet specifications and code requirements.

Delegated Design in Specs for Glazing Systems

January 6, 2018

Delegated Design in Specs for Glazing Systems We’ve been asked to review several engineering company’s calculation packages and found engineers stamping calculations that don’t meet…

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Architects and Glazing Contractors – Watch Specs for Building Movement

July 28, 2017

Architects and Glazing Contractors – Watch Specs for Building Movement 3 Short Videos **Download this RFI early in the estimating process. RFI – Building Movement 1)…

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Post Tension Slabs

June 2, 2015

Curtain wall engineers can assist in heading off problems with post tension slabs. If using concrete embeds glazing contractor should make sure the installation of…

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Glazier Challenges – Vertical Movement

October 21, 2013

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…

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KC Zoo completes fundraising, breaks ground for penguin exhibit

July 2, 2013

Kansas City Zoo’s Penguin Plaza The Kansas City Zoo has never had penguins. But by the end of next year it will boast  one of…

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The USAL15 Architectural Design Manual from U.S. Aluminum – Curtain Walls

April 9, 2013

A New U.S. Aluminum USAL15 Curtain Wall Architectural Design Manual Completes the Two-Volume Series LOS ANGELES, CA – June 14, 2012 – A new U.S.…

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Solar Powered Curtain Walls – The Future of Glazing?

July 20, 2012

Solar Powered Curtain Wall   I’ve seen alot of great information on this topic lately so I thought I’d post much of it here.  Also…

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Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland – Project Videos

May 5, 2012

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland JEI Structural Engineering completed design calculations for the sloped curtain wall and also sloped strip windows. For the Museum of Contemporary…

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