Masonry Instant Answers:
- Fast, on-the-job answers.
- Calculations and quick-reference tables and charts.
- "Fast Fact" notations stress important items.
- Well illustrated for easy use.
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-packed resource covers:
- Masonry units
- Mortar and grout
- Reinforcement
- Masonry assembly
- Bracing
- Installation practices
- Hot and cold weather construction
- Code requirements for QA/AC
- ASTM standard requirements for materials and testing
From the Introduction
Masonry Instant Answers addresses questions that arise at the job site during the course of masonry construction. Materials and installation issues are explained in an easily grasped format that is filled with tables and figures. Both industry recommendations and code requirements for masonry construction and inspection of the construction are presented in this text, which can be carried to the project site.
Design issues, such as selection of materials or structural capacity of the masonry, are not discussed in this book since those topics are outside the scope. More importantly, decisions related to masonry design must have been made prior to the start of masonry construction.
The Glossary defines masonry terms that are used in this book. Acronyms for masonry-related organizations are not only explained, but contact information is also provided for those organizations where individuals are prepared to answer specific questions.
Table of Contents
Introduction. PART I: MATERIALS AND TESTING. Chapter 1: Masonry Units. Chapter 2: Mortar and Grout. Chapter 3: Reinforcement. Chapter 4: The Masonry Assembly. PART II: CONSTRUCTION. Chapter 5: Installation of Masonry Units. Chapter 6: Mortar and Grout Installation. Chapter 7: Placement of Reinforcement, Ties/Anchors, and Flashing. Chapter 8: Masonry Construction During Weather Extremes. Chapter 9: Temporary Bracing of Masonry Walls Under Construction. Glossary. Acronyms. ASTM Standards Referenced in this Book. Index. |
