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Movement Control

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: MOVMNT HSW
Understanding differential movement with clay masonry, concrete masonry, natural stone and manufactured stone can be challenging for the placement of expansion or control joints. Participants will get a clear understanding of the usage of these joints as focus is placed on the movement of different masonry materials in the same wall.

Masonry Value and Sustainability

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: MVS HSW
Participants will gain a more comprehensive understanding about the sustainability of masonry. We will discuss the correct applications and cost factors (including life-cycle, insurance and cold weather) using masonry veneer with block and metal studs as backup systems. Also, we will look at the attributes of masonry construction with emphasis on how fire, thermal and moisture play a roll in these systems.

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Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 406124 HSW
Reviews Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction and the new Masonry Wallbracing Design Handbook both published by Mason Contractors Association of America. Learn how to improve life safety on the job site for free standing walls under construction.

Brick Selection

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 000012
You will learn the essentials for selecting brick based primarily on ASTM C216 in terms of color, texture, performance, cost and availability. Other relevant clay ASTM standards are discussed.

Concrete Masonry Basements

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 406129 HSW
Concrete masonry possesses numerous attributes that make it well suited for basement and foundation wall construction including its strength, durability, insulating properties and resistance to fire, termites and noise. Where desired architectural units are used to add attractive finishes to the interior wall of a basement. Concrete masonry has the advantage of easily accommodating variations in floor plans or wall heights.

Fire Resistance of Masonry Assemblies

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 406111 HSW
Fire resistance of building elements is an important consideration in building design. Consideration of fire as a load is now being addressed. This presentation discusses acceptable methods for determining the fire resistance of masonry assemblies including walls, lintels and masonry fire protection for structural steel columns. Learn how to calculate fire resistance of clay and concrete masonry assemblies based on ANSI/ACI 216.1-97, TMS 0216-97.

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Flashing Masonry Veneer

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 406130 HSW
Review of requirements for placing flashing and weepholes for masonry veneer and changes that have been added as a result of the new Michigan Residential Code 2000. Actual flashing applications and design details are discussed. Focus is on the importance of proper installation of flashing and weephole systems.

Masonry Flashing

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 000007 HSW
Review of placing flashing and weepholes for single and multi-wythe masonry walls. Actual flashing applications and design details are discussed. Focus is on the importance of flashing and weephole systems.

Masonry Veneer

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 406116 HSW
Performance and properties of successful masonry veneer construction are presented. Included in the discussion are the four code-approved backing systems, proper attachment to the backing, proper detailing, quality materials and good workmanship.

Mortar and Grout

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 270476
Properties, purpose and brief history for both mortar and grout are highlighted. The history of mortars and modern mortars are presented. The purpose of mortar is explained along with a discussion of the plastic and hardened properties. The ASTM specification C270 is presented focusing on the proportion and property methods for specifying. Recommendations are given for mortar type selection and finishing of the joints. The purposes of grout are discussed along with the ASTM specification C476.

NCMA Design Software Demonstration

Credit/Time: 1 hour
AIA/CES: 406126 HSW
No engineer should be without this software! Learn to quickly and easily design masonry walls based on the latest code requirements using NCMA Software for the Design of Concrete Masonry Walls and Lintels. In just minutes, you can design concrete masonry walls utilizing allowable stress design or strength design. This demonstration covers examples for structural design of a single story loadbearing masonry building.

Special Inspection for Structural Masonry

Credit/Time: 1 hour
A review of the special inspection requirements for structural masonry as covered in the Michigan Building Code. Both empirically designed and engineered structures are discussed. A listing of what needs to be inspected for both levels 1 and 2, and periodic versus continuous inspections will also be presented.