Masonry Magazine December 1994 Page. 44
LITERATURE REVIEW
Anchoring systems design manual contains comprehensive information and performance data on mechanical and adhesive anchoring systems and carbide drills. The 180 page design manual features product drawings and descriptions, installation guidelines, code approvals and common applications. Rawlplug. 200 Petersville Road, New Rochelle, NY 10802.
Leveling tools for professional use are described in an eight page catalog which contains detailed specifications and applications. Sonin, Incorporated, Milltown Office Park, Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509.
Construction careers in the St. Louis area provides detailed career information on seventeen construction industry crafts. Data for each includes description of job duties, educational requirements, training opportunities, starting wages and application procedures. Construction Training School, 6301 Knox Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63139.
Material hoist, which is set up in sections and is self-supporting to 27 feet, is illustrated and described in a four page product sheet. Safety Hoist, 611 Delsea Drive, Box 62, Westville, NJ 08093.
General purpose masonry and cured concrete blades are pictured and described in literature which details sizes and net costs. Dixie Diamond, 2457 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Tucker, GA 30084.
Weather industry brochure lists the specialized services provided by both large and small qualified private weather companies. Commercial Weather Service, 655 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005.
Versatile material handler which can load and unload itself from a truck, then lift and load all types of material at the jobsite is illustrated and described in four-color literature. Detailed specifications are listed, as are a number of options and photos of the unit in use. Teledyne Princeton, 955 West Walnut, Box 246, Canal Winchester, OH 43110.
Cast marble tile portfolio contains a palette of 18 colors available in 5 standard sizes. PermaGrain Products, 13 West Third, Media, PA 19063.
Thermal ceramics insulating firebrick guide contains photos, descriptions and key data. Included in the brochure are properties and performance data, recommended application designs and installation information. Thermal Ceramics, Box 923, Augusta, GA 30903.
Catalog lists publications and services of the American concrete Insitute, along with membership information and publication order form. ACI, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.
Collapsible three-legged saw horse is illustrated and described in a bulletin which details its features, including its collapsible design that allows a pair to be quickly folded up and carried in one hand. Stow Manufacturing, Box 490, Binghamton, NY 13902.
Concrete and plaster bonding agents for heavy duty concrete and Portland cement plaster bonding are covered in reference data which includes specifications, applications, standards and test data. Larsen Products, 6000 Exec Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852.
Donna L. Dobberfuhl, NSS
"History of Theatre", 30° H Johnson County Community College
Donna's current sculpted brick design for Biscayne (Florida) National Park includes the area's flora and fauna qualities and historical vignettes. The new 200' serpentine sculpture features cast bronze and tile accents. A member of the National Sculpture Society, Donna's MFA degree is from the New York Academy of Art.
Portfolio available: Sculptural Designs 202 Fir Dale, Suite 104 Converse, Texas 78109-1340 (800) 397-1452
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