Principal Arne Johnson will present on the "Rehabilitation of the Historic 3rd Avenue Bridge" at the ACI Illinois Chapter October 2024 Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, October 23, in Chicago. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/gVxu50TI51r
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Civil Engineering
Northbrook, IL 20,962 followers
Helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.
About us
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Since 1956, our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects and our state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. Visit WJE.com to learn more.
- Website
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http://www.wje.com
External link for Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Northbrook, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1956
- Specialties
- Bridge Engineering, Materials Evaluation and Testing, Seismic Engineering, Peer Review, Facade Assessment, Repair/Rehabilitation, Failure Response, Roofing/Waterproofing, Historic Preservation, Structural Evaluation, Expert Testimony, Instrumentation and Monitoring, Fire Protection and Life Safety, Metallurgical Engineering, Geotechnical/Geological Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Enclosure Commissioning, Forensics, Building Science, Design Assistance, and Condition Evaluations
Locations
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Primary
330 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062, US
Employees at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Updates
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Senior Principal and Unit Manager Carl Baldassarra, Associate Principal Timothy Costello, and Principal Rich Kristie recently presented “After the Fire: Damage Assessment for Repair of Mass Timber Building Elements" at the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) 2024 Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. #SFPE24
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Associate Principal Renae Kwon and Associate Josh Hakimian will present "The Ins and Outs of Building Expansion Joints" at SWR Institute's 2024 Fall Technical Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, in New Orleans. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/x9O950THocB
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WJE Principal and Director of Business Development Brett Laureys will present with Matt Sibila and Greg Frank from Coon Restoration & Sealants on the "West Side Market Clock Tower" at SWR Institute's 2024 Fall Technical Meeting on Monday, October 14, in New Orleans. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/lRer50THolC
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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. reposted this
General session speaker, Milosh Puchovsky, PE, FSFPE, Worcester Polytechnic Institute presents, "Pushing the Boundaries – Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Fire Protection Engineering Practice". General session speakers, Carl Baldassarra, PE, FSFPE; Richard Kristie, SE; Timothy Costello, PE, PMSFPE, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. present, "After the Fire: Damage Assessment for Repair of Mass Timber Building Elements". #SFPE24
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Congratulations to Senior Principal Michael Lee, who was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni at the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin! https://ow.ly/3zbn50THl66
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We're at the 2024 Heavy Movable Structures Twentieth Biennial Symposium in New Orleans through October 10! https://ow.ly/obi950THi0w Visit us at Booth #130 to learn more about our heavy movable structure and overall bridge capabilities and view a model movable bridge demonstration with our engineers. Be sure to attend these upcoming technical sessions led by WJE engineers: Hold Points and Tolerances in Construction of Movable Bridges Paul Bandlow October 9: 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM Counterweight Wire Rope Replacement: Evaluating Wire Ropes for Replacement and Considerations in Performing Rope Replacement Work Mike Broglie October 9: 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM PID Controller Manual Tuning Methods for Heavy Movable Structures Lin Xu, Gareth Rees, and Tom Darlington October 9: 2:40 PM – 3:25 PM A Temporary Electrical and Electronic Control System at the Kirkfield Lift Lock Bob McPherson and Yang Zheng October 9: 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM Structural and Mechanical Construction Details for Replacement of a Bascule Span Superstructure with Minimal Impact to Rail & Marine Traffic John Williams, Chuck Davis, and Dave Byers October 10: 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM Movable Bridge Friction Review: Lessons in Measured Friction from Decades of Strain Gage Recordings Ryan Kanagy and Ralph Giernacky October 10: 9:20 AM – 10:05 AM Gear Couplings: Design, Maintenance, and Inspection Lessons Learned from Past Issues Adrian Soltys October 10: 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. reposted this
Download our latest Asset Intelligence Report, "A Primer on Hydrogen Bake-Out." Created in partnership with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., this introductory guide includes key sections on: - Industry Applications and Recommendations - Why Do We Bake Out Steels? - What is Hydrogen Bake-Out? - Potential Complications - Relevant Codes, Standards, and Best Practices Click here to get your copy: https://zurl.co/LL6O #Downstream #Midstream #Upstream #Energy #OilandGas #Maintenance #MechanicalIntegrity #Reliability #Inspection #Welding #Metallurgy
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Our Chicago office recently hosted an event for young professionals on behalf of the ICRI Chicago Chapter, including architects, engineers, contractors, and product representatives. Presentations were made by young professionals from Kellermeyer Godfryt Hart, PC, Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc., Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), Sika, and Walker Consultants on repairs to concrete structures. After the presentations, attendees enjoyed pizza and refreshments, games, and a tour of the newly renovated WJE Chicago office!