Changing Façade Connections to Steel Structures. Nov 20, 2019. SEAKM KC 

Structural details at the slab edge of steel structures have not changed in over 70 years.  Learn about a new method of façade support and details associated with edge of slab currently available.  The new façade attachment system provides a more efficient load path and is stronger than traditional bent plate edge of slab details.  The system is currently being used in construction in the KC metro area.  A deep dive into a comparative analysis is covered between the new system and the conventional edge of slab bent plate.

Stewart Jeske, PE is the founder and President of JEI Structural Engineering.  JEI Structural is a company of 16 employees providing façade engineering services across the United States.  Stewart is the owner of 4 patents, 2 of which are associated with facade system support.  He is a regular continuing education presenter in the areas of glazing systems design.  Prior to founding JEI he served as a senior structural engineer at Burns & McDonnel and served in the Air Force as a base civil engineer.  Stewart received a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University and a M.S. in civil engineering from University of Missouri at Kansas City.