Masonry Magazine August 1999 Page. 4

Words: Jeff Buczkiewicz, Frank Campitelli, Roy Swindal, Donald Larsen, William Mcconnell, John Spencer, George Miller, Tom Daniel, Michael Adelizzi, G. Griffin, Richard Johnston, Rachel Young, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Bob Barkshire, Robert Schuerman, Robert Fenimore, Liz Fidoruk, Debbie Yatka, Richard Olson, Kimberly Shifflette, Judy Shearer, Kelly Burke
Masonry Magazine August 1999 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine August 1999 Page. 4
Eliminate Most of the Rebar and Grout from your Masonry Walls!

SURE-STRESS A Post-Tensioning System for Masonry

• Speeds construction by reducing the need for grouted cells
• Saves the cost of grout and the labor associated with its installation
• Provides a method for temporary wall bracing
• Increases out-of-plane ductilty of an unreinforced wall
• Can eliminate horizontal cracking
• Increases vertical out-of-plane flexural strength
• Simplifies the design and construction of interior partitions in areas of moderate seismic activity
• Reduces the weight of walls by eliminating grout

Available only through Certified Dealers Only

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Official Publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

Editor
Richard N. Olson

Staff Photographer
Debbie Yatka

Mason Contractors Association of America
President
Donald Larsen
Vice President
Richard M. Johnston
Secretary
William McConnell
Treasurer
G. Alan Griffin

Regional Vice Presidents
Bob Barkshire, Frank Campitelli, Tom Daniel, Robert Fenimore, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Robert Schuerman, John Spencer, Roy Swindal

Executive Director/Publisher
Michael Adelizzi

Executive Staff
Jeff Buczkiewicz
Director of Marketing and Membership
Kimberly Shifflette
Director of Education
Rachel A. Young
Director of Meetings and Conventions
Liz Fidoruk
Controller
Judy A. Shearer
Administrative Assistant
Kelly Burke
Administrative Assistant
George Miller
Consultant

Executive Office
1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 101
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone 630 705 4200
Fax 630 705 4209



MASONRY is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA). The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing under a byline or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. Opinions expressed by officers do not necessanly reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA The appearance of advertising or new product information doesn't constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA or product featured.
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