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BOOKS & FILMS
"Concrete Masonry Design Tables" a 655 page reference for designing concrete masonry walls includes load tables for lateral loads, and section properties for gross and cracked sections. The latest design criteria is also presented as is moment, shear, and deflection diagrams and equations. $46. National Concrete Masonry Association, 2303 Horse Pen Road, Herndon, VA 22071.
"Exterior Design with Brick and Stone" presents in video format hundreds of ways brick and stone have been used in creating arched entries, columns and beams, mailboxes, and windows and doors framed with masonry patterns. It also illustrates ways to incorporate brick and stone in landscaping. $34.95. Snyder Masonry, South 1800 East, Spanish Fork, UT 84660.
"Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated" a 295 page book details in a concise manner over 220 concrete repair and maintenance topics. Issues are examined within the framework of analysis, strategy development, and repair techniques, with illustrations to guide you in the proper planning and execution of repairs. Also described are the causes, effects and remedies for concrete wear and failure and the task of estimating repair and renovation of concrete structures. $74.95. American Concrete Institute, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.
"Directory of Building Codes and Regulations," a two volume set, provides building industry professionals the most up to ate, nationwide information available on construction codes and governmental regulatory oversight. Code information for one and two family dwellings, modular buildings and commercial structures are covered. Also included are accessibility, building, electrical, energy, fire prevention, gas, life safety, mechanical and plumbing codes. $150. National Conference of States on Building Codes & Standards, 505 Huntmar Park Drive, Suite 210, Herndon, VA 22070.
"Construction Contracting" this 1,848 page text provides in-depth discussions of award controversies, subcontract formation, differing site conditions, labor relations, architect-engineer liability, claims, bonds, liens, insurance and other topics. Not limited to Federal contracting, the book also addresses contracting with state and local governments and between private parties. $128. Government Contracts Program, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20037.
"1994 AED Green Book" lists nationally averaged rental rates and specifications for construction equipment incorporating actual field data from equipment rental companies. The 1994 edition includes expanded equipment coverage and increased equipment categories. All types of construction equipment are covered, from air equipment to tractors and earth moving machines, as well as lift trucks and skid-steer loaders. A directory of equipment rental locations throughout the U.S. and Canada is also included. $45. Dataquest, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131.
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