Grout Consolidation: Getting the Air Out
September 2007

With the seemingly constant changes to lift heights and required consolidation in the codes, there seems to be some confusion out there as to the what, when, where, how and why concerning the consolidation of grouted masonry cells.

Masonry Magazine June 1977 Page. 16
June 1977

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Rectangular units should be laid in a herringbone pattern to prevent "creep" under traffic, permitted by the opening of joints. Interlocking units may be laid in running or stretcher bond as their interlocking design resists the forces

Masonry Magazine May 1973 Page. 39
May 1973

Oury 5,000-Lb. Jumbo Hoist
Two new models of the well-known Oury-Jumbo Hoist-one with lifting capacity up to 5000 lbs., and both with lift heights up to 500 ft. have just been introduced by Oury Engineering Co.

According to Oury, choice of t