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This one day seminar covers general aspects of masonry inspection including:

Duties & responsibilities

Quality & testing
Choosing a lab
Alternative testing methods
IBC Code comparison

 
Course Topics Include:

Materials for masonry

Placing masonry units, mortar joints
Grouting of masonry walls
Quality control, sampling and testing
Reinforcing steel for masonry


John Chrysler will be covering:
"Masonry Inspection and Field Practices"
Addresses & provides the fundamentals of quality structural masonry construction and provides a working knowledge of the basics of masonry inspections. The session is tailored for individuals who perform structural masonry construction inspections. The subjects addressed in the session are found in the construction requirements of 2006 IBC and in the various ASTM documents that regulate masonry materials and construction.


"Masonry Inspection Code Application"
Excellent for anyone interested in

"details of masonry inspection"

- inspectors, contractors, and quality control people. This is the "nuts and bolts" - learn all the details - what you need to know to become a proficient masonry inspector. Anyone specifically interested in masonry inspection should attend.
 
Who Should Attend?
Designed specifically for:

*Building Inspectors
Construction Materials Technicians
Quality Control
Engineers
**Architects
***Mason contractors

Involved in the design and/or construction of masonry structures.

* Earn .7 points ICC Renewal Credits
** Earn 7 AIA Learning Credits
***   Earn 20 AMCA Contractor Certification credits for attending the Structural Masonry Special Inspection Seminar

About John Chrysler:
John Chrysler, P.E.
Executive Director
Masonry Institute of America
John has been practicing in the masonry industry since 1968 as a Contractor, Licensed Civil Engineer, Certified Structural Masonry Inspector and Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of America. He has developed publications for the masonry industry based on interpretation of building codes and industry practice. These activities include involvement in the continuous development of national building codes and industry material standards. John had been an educator teaching Structural Masonry Inspection and an author of six books, including:
“Masonry Inspector’s Workbook” and “Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspectors Handbook”, based on the 2006 International Building Code and the 1997 Uniform Building Code.
 


Seminar Location:
Hilton Phoenix Airport
2435 South 47th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034


Seminar Registration:

Registration starts at 7:30am
Session hours: 8am to 4pm


Registration Includes:

Continental breakfast, mid-morning break, lunch,
& afternoon break.

“Masonry Inspector’s Workbook” ($22 value)
“Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector’s Handbook” ($36 value)



   
Please enter the number of attendees you are registering for and then click the REGISTER button. You will be taken to our secure on-line credit card payment system, where you will enter the remainder of the information we need.   (or click HERE to register by mail.)
Package
Number of Attendees
Thursday June 12, 2008
Special Inspection Seminar Registration
$95.00/attendee

(Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration, before May 30th. After May 30th $125.00 per person)


Attendees Names

Please Note: You will be asked to select your US state for sales tax, but it will calculate to $0.00 for this seminar registration...then proceed by clicking the Go to Payments button.

 

 

 

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