Masonry 101 – All Lessons

This 6-session series provides a comprehensive introduction to masonry materials and concepts for those who need a fast-track course, especially new designers and specifiers. Masonry 101 is intended as a full course to introduce those new to masonry to essential topics in a developing sequence, although attendees may participate in sessions individually if desired.
- Session 1 – Introduction to Masonry
- Session 2 – Introduction to Masonry Units
- Session 3 – Mortar
- Session 4 – Reinforcement and Anchors
- Session 5 – Grout
- Session 6 – Masonry Assemblies
This product provides access to all 6 Masonry 101 lessons.
$375.00
Description
This 6-session series provides a comprehensive introduction to masonry materials and concepts for those who need a fast-track course, especially new designers and specifiers. Masonry 101 is intended as a full course to introduce those new to masonry to essential topics in a developing sequence, although attendees may participate in sessions individually if desired.
- Session 1 – Introduction to Masonry, Presented by W. Mark McGinley, Ph.D, PE, FASTM, FTMS, University of Louisville
- Session 2 – Introduction to Masonry Units, Presented by Christine A. Subasic, P.E., LEED AP
- Session 3 – Mortar, Presented by Jamie Farny, Director, Building Marketing at the Portland Cement Association
- Session 4 – Reinforcement and Anchors, Presented by Richard M. Bennett, Ph.D., P.E., FTMS, University of Tennessee
- Session 5 – Grout, Presented by Jamie Farny, Director, Building Marketing at the Portland Cement Association
- Session 6 – Masonry Assemblies, Presented by W. Mark McGinley, Ph.D, PE, FASTM, FTMS, University of Louisville
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Special Inspection of Structural Masonry #4 – Mortar and Mortar Mixing
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