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Engineering Facade for Architects

January 23, 2020

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…

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Skylights and Retention Screens IBC Proposed Language

January 23, 2020

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…

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Glass Guardrail Engineering Design Requirements by JEI Structural Engineering

Glass Guardrail Engineering Design Requirements

September 17, 2019

Listen in as Matt Gorny, P.E., MS presents Glass Guardrail Engineering Design Requirements to a Glazing Contractor. JEI Structural Engineering seeks to educate the market…

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Securing Reinforcing Inside Mullions For Glazing Contractors by JEI Structural Engineering

Securing Reinforcing Inside Mullions For Glazing Contractors

June 10, 2019

  Hi Stewart Jeske, P.E. with JEI Structural Engineering.   I’m going to talk a little bit today about the importance of being able to secure…

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ICC 500 Tornado and Hurricane Shelter Requirements

February 15, 2019

ICC 500 Tornado and Hurricane Shelter Requirements by JEI Structural Engineering Glass, Glazing & Metal Panel Engineers Download:  ICC 500 Tornado and Hurricane Shelter Requirements PROBLEM:…

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Laminate Guardrails Using PVB vs. SGP Interlayers JEI Structural Engineering Recap

Laminate Guardrails Using PVB vs. SGP Interlayers

February 12, 2019

A very good visual representation of the difference in performance between laminate guardrails using PVB vs. SGP interlayers.

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Lateral Torsional Buckling of Curtain Wall System

Lateral Buckling of Curtain Wall Systems

January 16, 2019

Lateral Buckling of Curtain Wall Systems ABSTRACT: Recent demand for increasingly complex exterior facades of com- mercial buildings has driven a need for more efficient…

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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 – Glazing System Engineering Design & Consulting

September 12, 2017

Architects – Glazing System Engineering Design & Consulting Design Development/Construction Documents Phase Scope of Work Existing Structure Review Perform a review of the existing structural…

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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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