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Christine M. Freisinger

Associate Principal

Experience

Since joining WJE, Christine Freisinger has been involved in the investigation, evaluation, and repair of various structures, including stadiums, chapels, high-rise buildings, and warehouses. Her projects have included documentation of the condition of existing structures, evaluation of structures under various design and proposed loading conditions, and development of repair drawings. Ms. Freisinger’s structural investigations have involved steel, timber, concrete, and masonry structures. She has developed expertise in historic framing systems and modeling unique structures for review of strength and serviceability.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Failure/Damage Investigations

Precast Parking Garage - Chicago, IL: Failure investigation of welded steel connections during construction
Saint Michael’s Parish - Orland Park, IL: Investigation of deteriorated glulam Tudor arches and repair design
125 South Clark Street - Chicago, IL: Investigation of clay tile arch damage and repair design
Aquascape Roof Collapse - Saint Charles, IL: Investigation of built-up tapered steel girders supporting a green roof
Sugar Warehouse - Cora, TX: Investigation of warehouse collapse associated with Hurricane Gustav
Weyerhaeuser Warehouse Roof Collapse - Bowling Green, KY: Investigation of bottom-flange bracing of continuous steel girders
Continental Refrigerated Services - University Park, IL: Investigation of storage rack failure
10 and 120 South Riverside Plaza - Chicago, IL: Investigation of deterioration of plenum over train tracks
509 North Union - Chicago, IL: Investigation and temporary shoring of floor framing

Stadiums and Arenas

Aloha Stadium - Honolulu, HI: Investigation of steel stadium for wind and seismic loads and for replacement of concourse decks; structural repair of curved pedestrian bridges
Arizona Cardinals Stadium - Phoenix: Investigation of reinforcing steel quantities in construction of stadium

Repair and Rehabilitation

Prudential Plaza - Chicago, IL: Design of lateral system modifications to create three bay slab openings for monumental stair; design of three-story monumental bleacher stair for tenant build-out
One North Dearborn - Chicago, IL: Design of two-story monumental stair with reinforcement of existing historic steel columns
One North State - Chicago, IL: Design of monumental bleacher stair and modifications to existing rooftop deck
Aon Center - Chicago, IL: Design of interior stairs and miscellaneous steel supports for tenant build-out for several adjacent floors
CNA Center - Chicago, IL: Repair and coating of roof framing to support house rig
Lakeview Presbyterian Church - Chicago, IL: Strengthening and repair of timber trusses
Prudential Plaza - Chicago, IL: Investigation of roof framing for new roof deck; design of framing for installation of rooftop food truck and walk-in cooler

Structural Analysis

Willis Tower Atmospheric Wave Wall - Chicago, IL: Analysis of custom steel brackets and panels
Duke University - Durham, NC: Investigation of Guastavino vaulted ceiling system supported on stone ribs
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel - Colorado Springs, CO: Analysis of existing structural system for recladding repairs
Lyric Opera of Chicago - IL: Analysis of exterior multistory temporary facade banners
NBC Tower - Chicago, IL: Analysis of post-tensioned roof framing for house rig replacement
Art Institute of Chicago, Ryerson Library - IL: Investigation of existing steel framing

Historic Preservation

Second Presbyterian Church - Chicago, IL: Wood window restoration and steel frame design for Tiffany-stained glass windows at National Landmark church
Gateway Arch - St. Louis, MO: Investigation of corrosion on stainless steel panels

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Steel Construction
Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, past president

Registrations

Professional Engineer in IL
Structural Engineer in IL

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, 2002

University of Minnesota
Master of Science, Structural Engineering, 2004

WJE Chicago
10 South LaSalle Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312) 372-0555
cfreisinger@wje.com

Practice Areas

Failure/Damage Investigations
Stadiums and Arenas
Repair and Rehabilitation
Structural Analysis
Historic Preservation

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates is committed to helping our clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Supported by unparalleled laboratory and field testing capabilities, our team of engineers, architects, and materials scientists brings an enthusiasm for problem solving and a hands-on technical approach to every challenge.

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