Masonry Magazine April 1995 Page. 39
BOOKS & FILMS
"Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book" is an indispensable collection of data, specifications and procedures for engineers, architects and contractors. The dual U.S./metric system book not only tells how much a building system costs, but how it's constructed. It describes procedures for any phase of the project. Features include up to date material, labor and equipment costs; descriptions of the most current construction methods and practices; latest design charts for masonry, concrete and all the other building trades. $69.95. Frank R. Walker Company, Box 3180, Lisle, IL 60532.
Typical Details, a forty page manual of typical details for concrete masonry design, includes details for garden fence design and for concrete block retaining walls. $15. Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada, 6060 Sunrise Vista Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95610.
Recommended Practices for Laying Concrete Block provides basic instruction for construction concrete masonry walls. 24 page book is illustrated with 115 photos and drawings. Subjects covered include proportion specifications for mortar, first course, corners, reinforced block, damp-proofing basements and insulation. $11. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
"Tall Slender Walls" includes 1994 Uniform Building Code requirements and design criteria for tall slender walls. Design examples are shown and 71 estimating charts for the area of steel. It is for both concrete masonry and clay masonry walls of various thickness, various strength of masonry, distance and load eccentricities, also including solid grouted and partially grouted walls. $18.50. Masonry Institute of America, 2550 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
"Masonry Veneer Handbook 2nd Edition is based on the 1994 Universal Building Code, is the latest and most current on masonry veneer. It covers materials, code requirements, specifications and typical details. It includes both adhered veneer and anchored veneer and shows various details such as shelf angles, connections, expansion joint details and much more. $24.00. Masonry Institute of America, 2550 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
"Applicator Training Program Sealant, Waterproof & Restoration Institute's training program has been developed to train new employees or use as a refresher course for experienced professionals. Each program comes with a 12 VHS video tape and 5 training manuals. $400.00. Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute, 3101 Broadway, Suite 585, Kansas City, MO 64111.
"Means Square Foot Costs 1995" contains fully revised national and regional square foot costs-with up-to-date material, labor and equipment costs already factored in. For planning, estimating or virtually any construction project. This book is more user-friendly than ever-with cross-referencing, graphics and tables: sample and blank estimating forms; plus reliable cost data $95.95. R.S. Means Company, 100 Construction Plaza, PO Box 800, Kingston, MA 02364.
Donna L. Dobberfuhl, NSS
"History of Theatre", 30' H Johnson County Community College
Donna's current sculpted brick design for Biscayne (Florida) National Park includes the area's flora and fauna qualities and historical vignettes. The new 200 serpentine sculpture features cast bronze and tile accents. A member of the National Sculpture Society, Donna's MFA degree is from the New York Academy of Art.
Portfolio available: Sculptural Designs 202 Fir Dale, Suite 104 Converse, Texas 78109-1340 (800) 397-1452