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Building System Report: Concrete Masonry Walls
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Item Code: PA167
Date of Publication: 1995
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Describes the use of concrete masonry for the construction of low-rise buildings. Architectural and structural design information on load-bearing walls is provided. Manufacturing and construction techniques are described.
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Concrete Homes Consumer Brochure
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Item Code: PL999
Date of Publication: 2003
Price: $20.00
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This 8-page, four-color brochure describes the durability, energy efficiency, sound reduction and disaster-resistant benefits that can be obtained from the use of residential concrete products. Among the products covered are structural concrete wall and flooring systems, decorative stained and stamped concrete flatwork, concrete roof tiles, basements and exterior concrete cladding. Sold in packs of 50.
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Concrete Technology Today, Vol. 26, No. 1
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Item Code: CT051
Date of Publication: 2005
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Vol. 26, No. 1, April 2005
A PCA newsletter for architects, concrete producers, engineers, and concrete technologists. Articles of this anniversary issue include: Celebrating Twenty-five Years of CTT; Concrete Technology Today—1980 to 2005; New Information Products; Understanding Concrete Floors and Moisture
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Masonry Homes Deliver Qualities Homeowners Value
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Item Code: PA396
Date of Publication: 1999
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Find out how homeowners rank durability, energy efficiency, appearance disaster resistance, design flexibility, and initial cost. Full-color photographs provide examples of the range of design options masonry offers. Includes results of surveys that show homebuilders the value of masonry.
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Masonry Mortars: Developing a Quality Assurance Program
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Item Code: RP415
Date of Publication: 2003
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A reprint of a continuing education section published in the August 2003 issue of Architectural Record. The learning objectives are:
• To possess an increased knowledge of the properties and uses of various types of masonry mortars
• To recognize the prescribed standards used to measure the quality and performance of masonry mortars
• To learn how to develop a masonry mortar quality assurance program
The four-page article is accompanied by a test of ten questions and a form to submit for one AIA/CES Learning Unit credit.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Summer 2007
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Item Code: PL1001
Date of Publication: 2007
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This issue highlights the development of masonry cement and its ASTM Standard, C91. From the outset, there has been a synergy between development of C 91 and C 270 (the mortar standard). In many ways, C 91 even led the way in standards development by establishing test methods and criteria that later became part of the property specifications of the ASTM mortar standard.
The masonry cement specification was conceived for producing good quality, consistent mortar for masonry projects and remains that way today. Key events are timelined and important technical aspects are explored, placing the material standard into its proper context in the mortar arena.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Vol. 11, No. 1, Summer 2001
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Item Code: PL379
Date of Publication: 2001
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Aluminum Frames in Masonry Walls. This article provides guidance for choosing the correct materials and construction techniques to help prevent mortar damage to aluminum frames.
Northmeadow Founders Park Office Building. An Atlanta-area project made with architectural units and colored mortars is described, highlighting many of the benefits of masonry.
Masonry Designer’s Guide, Third Edition. A substantially updated design information tool from The Masonry Society covers prestressed masonry, masonry inspection, and adhered masonry construction.
Developing Tomorrow’s Masonry Workforce. The most recent masonry competition at SkillsUSA/VICA in Kansas City provided a forum for 51 young masons to test their talents.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Vol. 11, No. 2, Winter 2001/2002
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Item Code: PL380
Date of Publication: 2001
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Masonry Libraries Rebuild Chicago Community. Many new Chicago public library facilities are getting all the best that masonry construction offers.
New National Masonry Code and Specification Documents. Developed by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee, new standards for masonry design and construction are now available.
Current Events in Masonry. New seminars, trade shows, training programs, and a symposium promise to make 2002 a busy year for the masonry industry.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Vol. 12, No. 1, Summer 2002
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Item Code: PL381
Date of Publication: 2002
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Articles include:
Church Image Transformed with Masonry. A new Florida church turns to masonry for beauty, strength, and creating a progressive image.
Determining the Fire Resistance of Masonry. This brief article reminds building designers and inspectors of a straightforward method for determining the fire resistance of masonry and concrete structures.
TMS Celebrates Silver Anniversary. 25 years of masonry activities are commemorated during the annual meeting of The Masonry Society.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Vol. 12, No. 2, Winter 2002/2003
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Item Code: PL382
Date of Publication: 2002
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Articles Include:
Safe and Sound: Masonry for Senior Housing. The multi-family housing market holds an opportunity for masonry construction. A Phoenix, Arizona, project provides a case study of the benefits of masonry for multi-family residential properties.
Masonry and Cold Weather Construction. When temperatures dip below 40°F (4.4°C), it’s time to modify masonry construction procedures. Learn about cold weather’s effects on new masonry and how to protect your construction projects.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Vol. 13, No. 2, Winter 2003/2004
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Item Code: PL384
Date of Publication: 2003
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Articles include:
Beyond the Towers: Performance of Masonry In this article by David T. Biggs, P.E., Ryan-Biggs Associates, the author recounts his findings—superior structural performance of masonry—as part of an engineering team that evaluated the World Trade Center and surrounding buildings following the September 11, 2001 disaster.
Fire-Safe Buildings and Masonry Codes. According to Stephen Szoke, PCA’s Director of Codes and Standards, today’s building code officials should be encouraged to develop code provisions that provide an improved level of redundancy for life safety, property protection, and welfare of the general public. Balanced design offers owners and designers these important benefits.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Vol. 14, No. 1, Summer 2004
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Item Code: PL385
Date of Publication: 2004
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Articles include: Green Building Promotes Healing: Sustainable Construction and Healthy Interiors.
This article describes a project that drew heavily upon the low toxicity of masonry to create interiors geared towards healing.
Mortar Testing for Quality Assurance: Best Practices.
Quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) are very important activities in construction. This article examines the mortar aggregate ratio test and some simple modifications that improve test results.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Vol. 15, No. 2
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Item Code: PL388
Date of Publication: 2005
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This issue contains two articles. The first introduces a new document from the American Society for Testing and Materials covering masonry mortar. Designated ASTM C 1586, the Standard Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars, it is a road map of how to use specification C 270 and test method C 780 in a quality assurance program.
The second article discusses colored mortars and a new continuing education section that PCA placed in the July 2005 issue of Architecture magazine. The learning objectives are described along with information on obtaining paper copies of the reprints and accessing the material online.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Volume 15, No. 1, Summer 2005
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Item Code: PL387
Date of Publication: 2005
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Articles include:The New 2005 MSJC Code and Specification: Ten of the Top Changes. Written jointly by the chair and secretary of the Masonry Standards Joint Committee, this article describes several important changes to the masonry code and specification.
Masonry Homes: The IN Thing. An all-masonry show home in Indianapolis provides a great example of how masonry can be used to advantage inside and out.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Winter 2006/2007
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Item Code: PL390
Date of Publication: 2007
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The mortar aggregate ratio test is a quality assurance and control tool for masonry mortars. It is found in an annex to ASTM C 780, Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortar for Unit Masonry. PCA has had research done to improve the test, and those research topics are summarized here: a ruggedness study, a sensitivity study, and an upcoming inter-lab study.
A new continuing education section from PCA is entitled Design and Construction with Grouted Reinforced Masonry. This brief overview tells you what you can expect to learn from the section and how to access the article.
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Masonry Today Newsletter, Winter 2007/2008
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Item Code: PL1002
Date of Publication: 2008
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This issue discusses construction inspection, specifically, special inspection in masonry construction. It discusses why construction is inspected, what the role of the inspector is, what should be inspected, how often inspection should occur, and the role of building codes.
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Masonry Today Vol. 6, No. 2
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Item Code: PL371
Date of Publication: 1997
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Masonry mortar is the focus of articles titled, "Coming to Terms With Masonry Technology and Mortar Materials," "Whats Mortar Cement," and "Field Notes...Use Workable Mortar." The article "TMS Team Examines Performance of Masonry in Hurricane Fran" summarizes the findings of the most recent TMS disaster investigation.
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Masonry Today Vol. 8, No. 1
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Item Code: PL374
Date of Publication: 1998
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The New Masonry Code and Specification describes changes to the next edition of Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5/ TMS 402) and the Specification for Masonry Structures ) ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602). "National Masonry Contest" summarizes the 1998 VICA National Masonry Skills Competition.
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