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physical change in size. Others might only be relabeled with metric dimensions. Common items to undergo physical changes include sheet goods, such as gypsum board and plywood, which must be made in metric

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"Masonry Structures Behavior and Design" a 784 page text attempts to give a broad understanding of masonry to engineers, architects, designers, builders and students, ranging from ancient beginnings to present usage. While the his

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Information Systems - Whether manually operated or computerized, good information systems help you monitor the health of your business, the work of your employees, the movement of your services, and much more. If your informatio

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May 14-15-Masonry Quality Institute, Lowes Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas. Contact: MCAA, 1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60521. Phone: 708/782-6767.

Jun. 7-9-International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineer

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Segmental retaining wall technical bulletins provide how-to instructions. Included are brochures describing applications of wall systems in shoreline and retention pond protection, product profiles, installation procedures and

trigonemetric functions for complex angle problems. The calculator also provides one-button solutions for circle area and circumference, and has a built in unit price function for estimating material costs. Calculated Industries, 22720 Savi Ranch Parkway

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Foamed in place, easy to install insulation with R value of 4.8 per inch and which uses no CFCs, is described in a brochure which outlines its benefits and applications. The brochure highlights insulation uses such as in blockfill

CHANGES & GROWTH

Cold Spring Granite recently announced an overseas block sales program targeted to Asia, Europe and other international markets. The program offers overseas buyers the opportunity to purchase granite blocks directly, as well as

ity Masonry chaired by Al Wendt. Special morning spouses' program, moderated by Sheryle Nicholson, presented a discussion designed to help recognize and understand the people we love and have to work with.

The ever popular Rough Terra

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Masonry Cement Mortars information sheet provides technical information on properties, performance, use and specification of masonry cement mortars. Recommendations on mixing and specifying provide the user with helpful practical

uct literature. Old World Masonry, Box 322, 8260 Wea Street, DeSoto, KS 66018.

Velcro cable wraps which keep cables coiled or harnessed are reusable and permanent. Available in six sizes and ten colors, wraps can be used again and again with no

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