Masonry Design Guide
Masonry Design Guide
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I am looking at getting a design reference for masonry. I already have the ACI 530-05, but am looking for something to supplement that. Any opinions on books?
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RE: Masonry Design Guide
In most metro areas, there are one-day masonry seminars sponsored by ACI groups and local masonry groups. The presenters are the people that were involved in the writing and updating of ACI 530. Often, hard copies of the two documents (ACI 530 and MDG) are included or offered at a discount. A CD is also available.
If you are a member of the ACI or The Masonry Society (TMS) discounted prices are available. The MDG is not a flimsy throw-away document, but a comprehensive document including examples of the use of ACI 530 in real life.
Dick
RE: Masonry Design Guide
Thanks for the info, I will look into that.
RE: Masonry Design Guide
NCMA used to post a direct link to its "TEK" Manuals but now it's a bit convoluted since you now have to get the design guides from manufacturers. If you go to this page, you can pick a state and see who are the manufacturers and what technical info they provide.
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Here's a link to the TEK Manuals on the Oldcastle site:
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RE: Masonry Design Guide
You can just pick any state and any producer to get the access. I switch around to avoid using just one since the same TEK notes are available to all.
Because the NCMA staff is active on all professional groups,(ACI, ASTM, TMS and others) and other national nnd state groups and suppliers they have a wealth of information to share. The unique lab facility, they als do contract testing for the government and other groups such as ASNI and foreign code bodies and manufacturers in addition to American manufacturers.
RE: Masonry Design Guide
The TEK manuals online are also very good.
Between the two, I daresay you don't need to buy a textbook.
regards,
chichuck
RE: Masonry Design Guide
Dick, I am not sure I understand why you switch around choosing different producers to get the TEK notes?
RE: Masonry Design Guide
RE: Masonry Design Guide
It is a person thing. I do it because I have known most of the producers and like to uniformly support their efforts in promoting the industry and technical work with the NCMA and other organizations.
Dick