Masonry Instant Answers (Instant Answer Series) - Softcover

Jaffe, Rochelle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071395156 ISBN 13: 9780071395151

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2003

Synopsis

This is the easiest, fastest way to answer any Masonry-related construction question! This title includes code requirements! "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-dense resource covers: masonry units; mortar and grout; reinforcement; masonry assembly; bracing; installation practices; hot and cold weather construction; code requirements for QA/AC; and, ASTM standard requirements for materials and testing. If you've been looking for a portable quick-reference that will help you do your job faster, better, and more economically, check out "Masonry Instant Answers".

About this title

About the Author

Ms. Jaffe is a Senior Project Consultant with NTH Consultants, Ltd. in Farmington Hills, Michigan where she specializes in investigation, evaluation, and rehabilitation of existing, deteriorated, and damaged structures.

Ms. Jaffe is a licensed Architect and a licensed Structural Engineer. She is also a Certified Construction Specifier and a Certified Special Inspector of Structural Masonry. She is a member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), The Masonry Society (TMS), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Ms. Jaffe has authored or co-authored magazine articles and a textbook, as well as numerous technical reports related to investigations of structures with material and architectural or structural deficiencies. She has spoken at a variety of seminars and other technical functions.

From the Back Cover

THE EASIEST, FASTEST WAY TO ANSWER ANY MASONRY-RELATED CONSTRUCTION QUESTION!

INCLUDES CODE REQUIREMENTS!

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-dense 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

If you've been looking for a portable quick-reference that will help you do your job faster, better, and more economically, check out Masonry Instant Answers.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071395156
• ISBN 13: 9780071395151
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264