Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders

Fully revised & expanded, the 5th edition of the "CONCRETE MASONRY HANDBOOK" is now available. Over a year in preparation, this new edition contains substantial new material to cover recent advances in the masonry industry. At 264 pages, it's 36 pages longer than the 4th edition published in 1976. Aside from presenting new material, the 5th edition is also easier to use. An expanded table of contents & index mean quick, easy access to any topic. Hundreds of quick-reference tables, graphs, & photos provide at-a-glance facts & figures. The layout of the book is similar to that of the previous edition, except for a new chapter on maintenance of masonry structures. A major emphasis has been placed on requirements of the new Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5) & Specifications for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1/ASCE 6). New ASTM standards are also frequently cited & an extensive list of ASTM standards used in the masonry industry is included in the References. Along with updating of all previous material, a number of new topics have been added including tuckpointing, cleaning masonry, foundation block, ready mixed mortar, modified mortar, silo-mixed mortar, paving unit installation, masonry veneer over steelstud wall systems, exterior insulation & finish systems & in the Appendix, new flashing details. The Handbook will be announced to national & regional architectural, engineering & construction trade publications & it was featured at the recent Masonry Expo in Houston. Copies may be purchased from PCA's Order Processing Unit--phone: (708) 966-9559. Price $28.50 Discountable.Kosmatka, S. H. is the author of 'Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders' with ISBN 9780893120931 and ISBN 0893120936.