Masonry Magazine October 1989 Page. 9

Words: John Tawresey, James Amrhein, Clayford Grimm, James Noland, Harry Morstead, Bruce Supernant, Werner Gumpertz, Fran Gale
Masonry Magazine October 1989 Page. 9

Masonry Magazine October 1989 Page. 9


The Mercado, a lively Mexican market showcasing authentic Mexican arts, dining and cultural celebrations. It is the Phoenix area's newest shopping center and is just a short distance from the Sheraton and the Civic Plaza. It is comprised of 73,000 sq. ft. of shops and restaurants with large and elaborate landscaping and pedestrian courtyards.

MASONRY EXPO '90 SET

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Thiel, MASONRY EXPO show manager, said "Our initial experience with space sales clearly demonstrates that the masonry equipment/product community embraces MASONRY EXPO as a more efficient, more productive and more cost-effective way to reach their customers."

For the show visitor, MASONRY EXPO is a chance to accomplish in a day or two more comparison shopping and pre-purchase research than he could ordinarily do in weeks or months. It's a chance to see equipment, ask questions, compare competing products, and make sound buying decisions.

It's also a chance to learn the latest in technical and theoretical developments in the industry. Both MCAA and NCMA will offer their own, comprehensive convention programs, and visitors will also have a choice of nine exposition seminars. Topics for these sessions are:

* "Use of Computer Imaging to Assist In Masonry Design," conducted by the National Association of Brick Distributors
* "Economic Advantages of Designing, Fabricating, and Installing Prefabricated Masonry Panels," conducted by John Tawresey, KPFF Company
* "Reduction of Water Permeance of Masonry Walls and the Control of Cracking," conducted by Clayford Grimm, Consulting Engineer
* "Effective Uses of Non-Destructive Testing Techniques on Masonry," conducted by James Noland, Atkinson, Noland & Associates and Bruce Supernant, Consultant Engineer
* "Masonry Fireplace Construction," conducted by Harry Morstead, Morstead Consulting Ltd.
* "Trouble Shooting Masonry Problems and Solutions," conducted by Werner Gumpertz, Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.
* "Masonry Restoration," conducted by Fran Gale, ProSoCo, Inc.
* "Simplified Reinforced Masonry and Slender Wall Design," conducted by James Amrhein, Masonry Institute of America

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