Masonry Magazine April 1993 Page. 48
BOOKS & FILMS
Hoists and Cranes SpecGuide discusses manual and motor operated, traveling and fixed hoists and cranes, and hoisting towers, cranes, crane rails and related accessories. $10. Construction Specifications Institute, 601 Madison, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Concrete Materials: Portland Cement twenty minute color videotape describes the applications and properties of portland cement. The eight types of portland cements as described by ASTM C150 are reviewed. Heat generated from the chemical reaction between cement and water is discussed, as are fineness, rate of strength gain, quality control testing, shipping and storage. 20 minutes. $295. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
"Air Content of Mortar and Water Penetration of Masonry Walls" summarizes results, test methods and experiments used in various research projects. It concludes that design, detailing, workmanship-as with many other construction applications are the principal factors determining a masonry wall's weathertightness. $5. Portland Cement Association, Box 726, Skokie, IL 60076.
Residential Cast in Place Concrete construction Guide presents good practices for the construction of foundations, footings, walls, and exterior and interior slabs on grade. 38 pages. $28.75. American Concrete Institute, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.
Masonry Cement Mortars information sheet provides technical information on properties, performance, use and specification of masonry cement mortars. Recommendations on mixing and specifying provide the user with helpful practical information to back up the discussion of mortar properties. $2.50. Portland Cement Association, 6420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
Water Penetration Tests of Masonry Walls information sheet provides a concise reference on the subject, and summarizes the history, test results and procedures of extensive research. $2.50. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
Concrete Primer, based on a question and answer format, develops in simple terms the principles covered in concrete mixtures. It shows how a knowledge of these principles and of the properties in cement can be applied to the production of permanent structures in concrete. 96 pages. $17.50. American Concrete Institute, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.
Masonry facts booklet helps tradesmen find answers to questions such as the number of bricks needed to lay a 60 foot wall, which type of portland cement is right for the job and more. 28 page booklet contains data on brick bonds, paving patterns, chimney and fireplace construction, and mortar joint styles. Useful fromulas, weights, measures and conversion tables are included. $4.95. Bon Tool Company, 4430 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
"Masonry Bibliography, Volume III, contains more than 1,000 references to masonry research papers and documents published between 1987-90. $30. International Masonry Institute, 823 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
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