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Grade in title does not necessarily have to include an increase in authority.
Job enrichment or enhancement. Many companies are top-heavy with upper-level managers that leaves no room for promotions even if they did not result in a corresponding increase in pay. Instead, a lateral promotion could be used, which allows the employee to expand and enhance his or her skills in other fields while allowing them to pursue an area of interest.
Reserved parking space. Individual employee success can be trumpeted company-wide by reserving parking places for high performers. Parking places could be announced and rewarded on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis.
Membership on corporate committees. The inclusion of selected employees on prestigious internal company committees or task forces not only recognizes the employee, but also benefits the company by providing a structured forum to solicit new ideas. Care must be taken, however, not to make the ensuing meetings overly burdensome, time consuming or permanent.
Use of company-owned equipment. Allowing employees to use company-owned equipment may also be a strong incentive for selected employees, though this type of benefit entails an actual cost in terms of equipment depreciation, and wear and tear. Allowing the use of company equipment could entail anything from the use of micro-computers for personal use to the loan of small tools for home repair. This type of benefit must be approached cautiously, especially for heavy equipment such as front-end loaders and bucket trucks, due to the liability the company may assume in case of accident or injury.
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Field Testing Masonry
By JAKE RIBAR
Principal Masonry Evaluation Engineer,
Construction Technology Laboratories
WITH THE EXCEPTION of masonry constructed in seismic zones, field testing of masonry has generally been limited to an occasional evaluation of masonry mortar. More frequently than not, even this testing, is done improperly and interpreted incorrectly, resulting in needless controversy and needless waste.
As the 530 code requirements for quality assurance are implemented into construction documents, field testing of masonry components and assemblies will be mandatory and commonplace. Contractors and project inspectors need to become familiar with the testing procedures and understand the meaning of laboratory results.
Field testing of mortar is conducted as a quality control measure. Properly conducted, it must involve preparation prior to construction. The contractor selects the ingredients and the mix design in accordance with the project specifications. A pre-construction evaluation of mortar is conducted to develop data that serves as a benchmark for future evaluation and mortar produced during construction.
The testing is to be conducted in accordance with ASTM C780 and should be performed by a laboratory that can produce a laboratory accreditation document. As stated in Section 2.1.3 of the Commentary on Specifications for Masonry Structures (AC1530.1-88/ASCE 6-88) "ASTM C270 specifies mortar testing under laboratory conditions only for acceptance of mortar mixes under the property specification. Field sampling and testing of mortar is conducted under C780 and is used to verify consistency of materials and procedures, not mortar strength."
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Made from structural steel instead of wire, they stand up better to all types of stress. In all applications, DUR-O-WAL seismic products are "user friendly."
Take Seismic Dur-O-Eye and Ladur-Eye" with the patented steel plate welded right to the reinforcement, eliminating time-consuming clips. Positioning tabs align assembly with masonry wall, assuring proper mortar coverage and embedment. Pintle adjusts 1-1/4" up or down and 1/2" horizontal for for different course heights in-plane movement.
For veneer to steel stud or wood stud, or veneer to existing CMU or concrete, DUR-O-WAL recommends its Seismic D/A 213 systems. They include the same plate and pintle features as Seismic Dur-O-Eye and Ladur-Eye.
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Take a load off your mind. For code-approved fies that stand up to seismic conditions and high winds, contact your DUR-O-WAL representative or call toll-free: 1-800-323-0090
DUR-O-WAL, INC.
3115 N. Wilke Road, Suite A
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(708) 577-6400
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