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Largest Earthquake Simulator in U.S. to be Used in WPI Research

Posted Thu May 17, 2012 in News & Media » News Desk
Largest Earthquake Simulator in U.S. to be Used in WPI Research

Next week Worcester Polytechnic Institute will use the nation’s largest shake table to simulate earthquakes and study the effect of quakes on high-value buildings like hospitals and data centers.


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Navigating NFPA Codes and Standards by Jeremy Lebowitz

Posted Tue May 15, 2012 in News & Media » Technical Articles
Navigating NFPA Codes and Standards by Jeremy Lebowitz

RJA’s own Jeremy Lebowitz authored an article in the recent issue of Chemical Engineering Progress Magazine for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) about following codes to safeguard against fires and explosions.


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Atlanta International Airport Terminal Opens Next Week

Posted Wed May 09, 2012 in News & Media » News Desk Atlanta International Airport Terminal Opens Next Week

The Maynard H. Jackson International terminal at the Atlanta airport is scheduled to open next week on May 16th. The new 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse facility will connect 150 U.S. cities and nearly 80 destinations in over 50 countries around the world.

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RJA Atlanta Participates in 5K to Benefit Local Park

Posted Tue May 08, 2012 in News & Media » Community RJA Atlanta Participates in 5K to Benefit Local Park

Employees of the Atlanta office of RJA ran and walked in the SweetWater 420 Fest 5K on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Entries in the race benefit the local Candler Park Neighborhood Organization, Inc.

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National Electrical Safety Month

Posted Wed May 02, 2012 in News & Media » News Desk
National Electrical Safety Month

May is National Electrical Safety Month. Read more to find tips for electrical fire safety.


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ICC Code Hearings Discuss Fire-Rated Glazing Proposals

Posted Tue May 01, 2012 in News & Media » News Desk
ICC Code Hearings Discuss Fire-Rated Glazing Proposals

At the end of April the International Code Council (ICC) reviewed a number of proposals related to fire-rated glazing. The council debated limitations of the use of fire glazing in sidelites from section 716.5.3.2.1.


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