Masonry Magazine April 1995 Page. 40

Words: Garth Miller
Masonry Magazine April 1995 Page. 40

Masonry Magazine April 1995 Page. 40
LITERATURE REVIEW

Sixteen page Sweet's Catalog contains detailed descriptions, product photos and recommendations for basic uses and installation on masonry movement, moisture and crack control, masonry reinforcement, fastening and anchor systems, and restoration products. Dur-O-Wal, 3115 North Wilke Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

Construction Estimating Institute of America course catalog contains detailed descriptions of courses offered, locations, instructors and registration and costs. Details regarding home study courses and available textbooks are included. American Estimating Institute, 5011 Ocean Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34242.

Mixer attachment, designed for skid-steers with a 1300 pounds or more capacity, powered by the skid-steer's hydraulic system, is described in a product literature sheet. Mixer comes completely assembled and handles 9.5 cubic foot of mixed material. Palm Manufacturing, 53800 Csah 16, Grove City, MN 56243.

Catalog of publications, computer software, audiovisuals and educational courses details services to industry, committee activities, library and market services. 54 page catalog also lists industry contacts and newsletters. Portland Cement Association, Box 276, Skokie, IL 60076.

Membership and publications directory lists active, associate, contributing and honorary members, as well as officers and committee members. Details regarding available publications, computer programs and audiovisuals are included. Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada, 6060 Sunrise Vista Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95610.

Retaining wall system design and installation guide contains product specifications and profiles, detailed installation procedures, a guide for calculating material requirements and estimating tables. Versa-Lok, Box 9116, South St. Paul, MN 55109.

"Blue Book" is used during bidding process to find specialty contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, specialty products, and manufacturers. The Blue Book Building Construction, Route 6, PO Box 500, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535-0500.

"Corrosion Reference Materials" offers a selection of more than 1,000 reference books, technical standards, software, and other guides to help operations and maintenance personnel in all industries control corrosion in production systems and structures. The most current and varied selection of corrosion reference materials available today. NACE, PO Box 218340, Houston, TX 77218-8340.

Automatic curb building machinery is described in a four page, color brochure which shows equipment at work and contains detailed specifications and optional equipment. Power Curbers, Box 1639, Salisbury, NC 28145.

Aggregate faced block units literature contains product specifications, application details, and technical support data. Trenwyth Industries, One Connelly Road, Emigsville, PA 17318.

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* Review of Masonry Specifications and Drawings Prior to Tender
* Review of Problem Projects and Recommended Solutions
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* Offer Masonry Technical Information
* Prepare and Present Lectures and Seminars on: "Basics of Masonry Construction," Masonry Problems"

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40 MASONRY-MARCH/APRIL, 1995


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