Masonry Magazine June 1992 Page. 47

Words: James Amrhein, Bev Bruce
Masonry Magazine June 1992 Page. 47

Masonry Magazine June 1992 Page. 47
BOOKS & FILMS

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 information to back up the discussion of mortar properties. $2.50. Portland Cement Association, 6420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.

Hoists and Cranes SpecGuide discusses manual and motor operated, traveling and fixed hoists and cranes, and hoisting towers, cranes, crane rails and related accessories. $10. Construction Specifications Institute, 601 Madison, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Building Estimator's Reference Book, an encyclopedic reference work for construction methods and cost estimating, tells how much a building costs and how it's constructed. It describes estimating procedures for all phases of any project. Volume contains 1,500 pages of text and some 2,000 illustrations. $59.95. Frank R. Walker Company, 5011 Academy Drive, Lisle, IL 60532.

"Interior Design With Brick and Stone," a unique forty minute video, contains more than one-hundred ideas and designs covering all types of interior use of masonry-fireplaces, lobbies, entryways, stairs, floors, arched walls, curved walls, kitchens with bricked-in appliances, waterfalls, aquariums, sculptured brick designs and brick ceilings. Video shows how brick and stone alone and in combination with other building materials can create a unique atmosphere for home and office. $29.95. Snyder Masonry, 6950 South 1800 East, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.

Concrete Primer, based on a question and answer format, develops in simple terms the principles covered in concrete mixtures. It shows how a knowledge of these principles and of the properties in cement can be applied to the production of permanent structures in concrete. 96 pages. $17.50. American Concrete Institute, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.

Water Penetration Tests of Masonry Walls information sheet provides a concise reference on the subject, and summarizes the history, test results and procedures of extensive research. $2.50. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.

"Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook contains over 200 pages of table and diagrams for working stress and strength design which will save architects, engineers and designers valuable time. Expanded fifth edition of this text is current with the 1991 UBC and provides information for the ACI/ASCE Masonry Code. Authored by James E. Amrhein, structural and civil engineer, the book includes subjects such as materials, construction, lateral force design and a special topics section. Design examples include design of one and seven story buildings, and retaining walls. $72.50. Masonry Institute of America, 2550 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057.

Residential Cast in Place Concrete construction Guide presents good practices for the construction of foundations, footings, walls, and exterior and interior slabs on grade. 38 pages. $28.75. American Concrete Institute, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.

Project funding and venture capital directory and listing source explores the availability of project money from a variety of lending institutions, on a national and international basis. Each chapter contains a segment that explaine current trends and availability of financing from major sources. $95. Racz Publishing, 6000 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119.

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