STRUCTURE Archives May 2005

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May 2005 Masonry

Selecting Masonry Anchors by the Code Veneer applications are typically designed to ensure all external applied loads are distributed through the veneer to the backup structure utilizing masonry anchors and ties. For the anchorage to properly function several key issues must be considered… Properties of Lime Mortar Many of the massive stone or brick buildings in North American cities were built using a mortar consisting of lime and sand – no cement. “Can engineers do the same thing today?” As with every good engineering question, the answer is a firm maybe… Historic Masonry Restoration Engineers introduce modern systems while maintaining the historical integrity of our architectural treasures. Understanding the technology and materials that were common to the period is critical to both the restoration and preservation process. All-Weather Masonry Masonry is a site built system offering diverse flexibility in design and construction. Installation is done under diverse weather conditions. Procedures have been developed to permit construction to continue in all weather…	Editorial From the Desk of…Towards Uniform Structural Practice Acts Ronald Hamburger, NCSEA President Practical Solutions Solutions for the Practicing Engineer… Portland Cement Cast Stone Veneers Structural Forum Topics of Current Importance… Supporting the Litigators Design & Construction Issues and Techniques… Specifying Cast Stone for Masonry Construction Codes and Standards Update on codes and standards... The Aluminum Design Manual 2005 Building Blocks Discussion & updates on structural materials.. Self-Consolidating Grout

NCSEA News News from the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations • Board Visits • NCSEA Diamond Review Program Structural Columns The newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE • SEI Election Announcement • 2005 Report Card • Journal of Structural Engineering CASE In Point The newsletter of the Council of American Structural Engineers • CASE Firms Win Engineering Excellence Awards • Issues That Affect Your Business	2005 Photo Contest Noteworthy Product Watch Great Achievements Risk Management Book Case On the cover.. .Photos courtesy of Bill Russell, Cast Stone Institute

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