Masonry Magazine September 1975 Page. 22
DON'T GAMBLE
with B-r-o-k-e-n Planks
use the NEW BIL-JAX
Ply-METAL
WALK BOARD
Great for
Masons!
Enjoy the safety of a steel frame plus economy of ply wood... in a lightweight, nearly damage-proof walk board.
19" wide, in popular work platform lengths.
Compare!
| | Ply-METAL | Aluminum |
|---------------|-----------|----------|
| Up to 75 lbs. per sq. ft. safe load | Yes | No |
| Light in weight | Yes | Yes |
| Hooks offset for level cont. runs | Yes | No |
| Resists damage | Yes | No |
| Any damage easily repaired | Yes | No |
| Hooks can be pinned to scaffold | Yes | No |
| 3 planks fit 5' wide tower | Yes | Yes |
| Plywood supported at ends for safety | Yes | No |
So low in price you can afford to buy them by the dozen. Write or phone for literature and prices.
Books...
(Continued from page 18)
Such current topics as computerized specifications, government safety regulations, and workmen's compensation are also fully covered in this practical work.
A professional engineer employed by the Department of Defense, Chesley Ayers teaches courses in Engineering Law and Specification Writing in the Engineering College of the Detroit Institute of Technology.
"Building Construction Handbook," Third Edition, edited by Frederick S. Merritt, 992 pages; 6 x 9; $34.50; McGraw-Hill. Publication: August, 1975.
A concise, comprehensive guide to every facet of modern building design and construction, the third edition of Frederick S. Merritt's "Building Construction Handbook" offers authoritative explanations, data, and advice on the full range of potential building problems (McGraw-Hill, $34.50).
Incorporating the latest developments in construction technology, this thoroughly rewritten and revised Handbook includes sections on engineered brick masonry, with information on the design of brick walls, and on fire protection. Basic changes in design specifications, the introduction of new materials and dimensions for building products, effective techniques for environment control and energy conservation, and innovations in building practices that have occurred since publication of the second edition, are featured throughout this virtually new work.
The 26 contributing authors, all experts in their respective fields, emphasize the fundamentals of building construction and recommend the use of certain techniques, materials, and equipment in particular situations. For those responsible for making decisions concerning the construction field, information on cost estimating and construction management is also provided.
The acoustics section has been rewritten to stress basic principles of sound control and measurement, and the section on the business, arts and profession of architecture gives solid advice on the best methods of obtaining and profitably executing design contracts.
Frederick Merritt, former Senior Editor of Engineering News-Record, is a consulting engineer with many years' experience in building and bridge design, structural analysis, and construction. He is also the author of numerous publications in his field.
"Concrete Brick Veneers" by Portland Cement Association, 6 pages; $1.05; August, 1975.
Concrete Brick Veneers is the title of a new four-color publication issued by the Portland Cement Association. This new publication describes manufacturing, sizes, type, color of concrete brick veneers and gives specifications and semi-technical information. It's illustrated with color photographs showing single and multi-residential uses.
Concrete Brick Veneers (PA140.-01B) can be obtained by contacting PCA's Order Processing Dept., Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois 60076. Price $1.05 per copy.
Trinity Warmtone Now
Available In Canada
General Portland Inc. has entered into an agreement with Lafarge Concrete Ltd., a subsidiary of Canada Cement Lafarge Ltd., Vancouver, to distribute its TRINITY WARMTONE cement throughout British Columbia.
As part of the distributor agreement, General Portland will assist in training Lafarge's employees in marketing and technical areas and, on major architectural projects, General Portland will provide the design and construction back-up assistance.
"This new distributor arrangement is significant because it opens new markets for TRINITY WARMTONE cement," said L. James Wade, Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer of General Portland.
masonry • September, 1975