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BOOKS FILMS
"Masonry Structures: Behavior and Design" contains a thorough review of design principles for both reinforced and un-reinforced masonry construction. Based on the state-of-the-art principles of the Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530, ASCE 5, TMS 402), the book stresses engineering mechanics, material properties, testing of masonry, and building element behavior. National Concrete Masonry Association, 2303 Horse Pen Road, Herndon, VA 22071.
"Selecting and Specifying Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry" provides a guide specification for mortar and grout that's prefaced by a discussion of mortar and grout material properties, an explanation of the proper use of related ASTM or UBC standards in project specifications, and information about coordinating project specifications with ACI 530/ASCE 5 Uniform Building Code requirements. The publication provides a brief, yet informative reference on specifying mortar and grout. $2.50. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
"The Real Key to Crane Safety, a 22 minute video which emphasizes the importance of thorough operator familiarization with all aspects of cranes and crane operations, can serve as an introduction for the new operator and a refresher for those with experience. Grove Worldwide, Box 21, Shady Grove, PA 17256.
"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.
BUSINESS LAW
# OSHA
"OSHA REQUIRES employees, as well as employers, to comply with safety standards and regulations. But the Act only imposes criminal liability on employers for willfully violating such standards or regulations. While employees have a duty to follow OSHA regulations, Congress has chosen not to criminalize employee abdications of that responsibility.
"The evidence does not show that (the construction superintendent) was an employer. (The evidence at trial confirms that the superintendent acted solely as an employee and was not an officer, director, or stockholder of the employer, and had no financial interest in the construction job that was being performed.)
"The fact that his actions as an employee, in failing to order use of a trench box or sloping of the ditch as required by Section 1926.652(b), were a cause of Luna's death cannot mysteriously transform Shear into an employer criminally liable under the Act" U.S. v. Shear, 962 F. 2d 486 (May 28, 1992), Fifth U.S. Cir. Ct.
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