Peabody Essex Museum, Salem

THE CHALLENGE

Provide structural engineering peer review services of the glass railings for the new addition to the Peabody Essex Museum. 

CBI’S SOLUTION

Based on the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code, CBI concluded that the ½” tempered glass panels were not adequate and recommended that ¾” tempered glass be used.  CBI also assisted with the design of the glass railing system, including connections and cap members.