Masonry Instant Answers
Published on 16. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-07-139515-1 (ISBN)
Description
This is the easiest, fastest way to answer any Masonry-related construction question! This title includes code requirements! "Masonry Instant Answers" delivers a no-nonsense, informational format packed with charts, tables, and figures - just enough detail to get the job done. Perfectly sized for carrying on-site, this information-dense resource covers: masonry units; mortar and grout; reinforcement; masonry assembly; bracing; installation practices; hot and cold weather construction; code requirements for QA/AC; and, ASTM standard requirements for materials and testing. If you've been looking for a portable quick-reference that will help you do your job faster, better, and more economically, check out "Masonry Instant Answers".
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
277 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-139515-1 (9780071395151)
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Person
Ms. Jaffe is a Senior Project Consultant with NTH Consultants, Ltd. in Farmington Hills, Michigan where she specializes in investigation, evaluation, and rehabilitation of existing, deteriorated, and damaged structures.Ms. Jaffe is a licensed Architect and a licensed Structural Engineer. She is also a Certified Construction Specifier and a Certified Special Inspector of Structural Masonry. She is a member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), The Masonry Society (TMS), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Ms. Jaffe has authored or co-authored magazine articles and a textbook, as well as numerous technical reports related to investigations of structures with material and architectural or structural deficiencies. She has spoken at a variety of seminars and other technical functions.
Content
IntroductionPART I: MATERIALS AND TESTINGChapter 1: Masonry UnitsChapter 2: Mortar and GroutChapter 3: ReinforcementChapter 4: The Masonry AssemblyPART II: CONSTRUCTIONChapter 5: Installation of Masonry UnitsChapter 6: Mortar and Grout InstallationChapter 7: Placement of Reinforcement, Ties/Anchors, and FlashingChapter 8: Masonry Construction During Weather ExtremesChapter 9: Temporary Bracing of Masonry Walls Under ConstructionGlossaryAcronymsASTM Standards Referenced in This BookIndex