Masonry Magazine December 1976 Page. 33

Words: Perry Olaughlin
Masonry Magazine January 1976 Page.33

Masonry Magazine January 1976 Page.33
LITTLE GIANT

Model TF-6A
"OPEN THROAT"
Concrete & Grouting Machine

Its EFFICIENCY Is In Its SIMPLICITY

United States Post Office
Arden Branch
Sacramento, California

Sometimes the design of a building goes beyond beauty and efficiency, and becomes a good story, as well. When Dreyfuss & Blackford, Sacramento architects, designed the new Arden Branch of the U.S. Post Office, they decided on a clean, low building surrounded by arches. A uniform, common face brick was chosen for its simplicity, its economy, and for its overall subtle attractiveness.

When it came time for construction, however, the situation became a little complicated. "We did a lot of structural arches," explained Perry O'Laughlin, project foreman for Townsend & Schmitt Masonry Contractors, "but these were unique. The arches required absolute uniformity of size and shape. This involved precision measurements not always needed in standard arches. But more important, look at the shape of those arches. They're not just a single radius like most arches. these are flattened at the top, so we had one tight radius at the corners, then a much larger radius to work with on top."

So seldom has this kind of work been specified in recent years, the contractors had to call upon a semi-retired journeyman to oversee the job. Said O'Laughlin, "None of the regulars have had much experience with this kind of design. In twelve years, I've never seen it. We had to fall back on the older guys."

To take full advantage of the unique opportunity, the "older guys" took the time to share their rare expertise with the others. Every apprentice was sent out at one time or another with the experienced journeyman for some on-the-job training. The project was a delight to work on, developing into an exciting educational experience for the masons, and of course, a beautiful new home for the U.S. Post Office in Sacramento.

GROUTING MUD JACKING-WET GUNITING-CELLULAR
FLOORS-TUNNEL LINING-COLUMNS-POOL DECKS-FOUNDATIONS
• Fewer moving parts means less repairs
Material feeds directly into throat of intake valve
• Driving pistons are to sides of machine for easy access
Any pump speed from 0 to maximum

GIANT INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
8481 Whittier Blvd.
Pico Rivera, California 90660
(213) 699-6388 or 723-5218


ANCHOR "DELTA" Wall Brace

Insurance less costly and easily obtainable
Dealer Inquiries Invited
Tests proven to WITHSTAND WINDS over 100 MPH
... for positive temporary support to masonry walls

• Completely re-usable from job-to-job
Rugged construction for long life.
• Fast, easy installation without interference with masons or scaffolding
• Adjustable for all ground and deck surfaces
• Property damage and bodily injury risk greatly reduced

For information, phone (312) 247-2530 or write
ANCHOR MANUFACTURING CO.
2922 W. 26th St., Chicago, III. 60623
masonry • Nov./Dec., 1976
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