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'''Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.''' (WJE) is a firm of [[architects|architects]], [[structural engineers|structural engineers]], and [[materials scientists|materials scientists]] that specializes in the investigation, analysis, testing, and design of repairs for historic and contemporary buildings and structures |
'''Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.''' (WJE) is a firm of [[architects|architects]], [[structural engineers|structural engineers]], and [[materials scientists|materials scientists]] that specializes in the investigation, analysis, testing, and design of repairs for historic and contemporary buildings and structures. Headquartered in [[Northbrook, Illinois|Northbrook, Illinois]], WJE has over 500 professionals in nineteen offices across the United States.<ref>Insert footnote text here</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Following the postwar era in 1956, President [[Dwight D. Eisenhower|Dwight D. Eisenhower]] enacted the [[Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956]] which authorized the construction of over 40,000 miles of roads for the interstate highway system. That same year, a young engineer named Jack Janney was working with the Portland Cement Association (PCA).<br><br>Recognized by the [[Illinois State Toll Highway Authority|Illinois State Toll Highway Authority]] for his knowledge of prestressed concrete, Janney was offered a consulting position for a new construction project utilizing full scale load testing and quality control services. Shortly thereafter, Janney established his own company, Janney and Associates.<br><br>During this time, Janney sought assistance from his former PCA colleague, Dick Elstner and from his neighbor, an engineer named Jack Wiss. In 1961, the three engineers formed a partnership and officially renamed the company Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.<br><br>Eventually the partners moved to a new site in Northbrook, Illnois, that featured a 10,000 square foot structural testing facility. Shortly after moving to the new headquarters,the National Academy of Sciences retained WJE to conduct full-scale load tests at the site of the [[1964 New York World's Fair|1964 New York World's Fair]]. |
Following the postwar era in 1956, President [[Dwight D. Eisenhower|Dwight D. Eisenhower]] enacted the [[Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956]] which authorized the construction of over 40,000 miles of roads for the interstate highway system. That same year, a young engineer named Jack Janney was working with the Portland Cement Association (PCA).<br><br>Recognized by the [[Illinois State Toll Highway Authority|Illinois State Toll Highway Authority]] for his knowledge of prestressed concrete, Janney was offered a consulting position for a new construction project utilizing full scale load testing and quality control services. Shortly thereafter, Janney established his own company, Janney and Associates.<br><br>During this time, Janney sought assistance from his former PCA colleague, Dick Elstner and from his neighbor, an engineer named Jack Wiss. In 1961, the three engineers formed a partnership and officially renamed the company Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.<br><br>Eventually the partners moved to a new site in Northbrook, Illnois, that featured a 10,000 square foot structural testing facility. Shortly after moving to the new headquarters,the National Academy of Sciences retained WJE to conduct full-scale load tests at the site of the [[1964 New York World's Fair|1964 New York World's Fair]]. |
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==Janney Technical Center== |
==Janney Technical Center== |
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Located at the Northbrook, IL headquarters, the |
Located at the Northbrook, IL headquarters, the 25,000 square foot WJE Janney Technical Center is used for testing and the evaluation of structural components and construction materials. WJE is a fully approved testing agency, with certification from a number of associations including the [[International Code Council|International Code Council]] (ICC) Evaluation Service. |
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==Services== |
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Blast Effects and Counter-terrorism<br>[[Bridge]] [[Engineering]]<br>[[Building Envelope]] Assessment<br>Structural Evaluation<br>[[Historic Preservation]]<br>Failure Investigation and Disaster Response<br>[[Earthquake]] Engineering<br>Repair Design and [[Construction]]<br>Services for New Construction<br>Construction Materials Evaluation and Research<br>[[Litigation]] Support<br>Structural Testing and [[Instrumentation]] |
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| Company type | Architecture, Structural Engineering, Materials Science |
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| Founded | 1956 |
| Founder | Jack R. Janney |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 500 employees in 19 locations throughout the United States |
Area served | USA and Canada |
Key people | William J. Nugent, President & Senior Principal; Gary J. Klein, Executive Vice President & Senior Principal |
| Website | www.wje.com |
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a firm of architects, structural engineers, and materials scientists that specializes in the investigation, analysis, testing, and design of repairs for historic and contemporary buildings and structures. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, WJE has over 500 professionals in nineteen offices across the United States.[1]
History
Following the postwar era in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower enacted the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 which authorized the construction of over 40,000 miles of roads for the interstate highway system. That same year, a young engineer named Jack Janney was working with the Portland Cement Association (PCA).
Recognized by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for his knowledge of prestressed concrete, Janney was offered a consulting position for a new construction project utilizing full scale load testing and quality control services. Shortly thereafter, Janney established his own company, Janney and Associates.
During this time, Janney sought assistance from his former PCA colleague, Dick Elstner and from his neighbor, an engineer named Jack Wiss. In 1961, the three engineers formed a partnership and officially renamed the company Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Eventually the partners moved to a new site in Northbrook, Illnois, that featured a 10,000 square foot structural testing facility. Shortly after moving to the new headquarters,the National Academy of Sciences retained WJE to conduct full-scale load tests at the site of the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Janney Technical Center
Located at the Northbrook, IL headquarters, the 25,000 square foot WJE Janney Technical Center is used for testing and the evaluation of structural components and construction materials. WJE is a fully approved testing agency, with certification from a number of associations including the International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Service.
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