Masonry Resource Company, LLC is proud to be a part of the AIA Continuing Education Program.
Our goal is to provide the most current information on masonry products, their proper use and industry related topics of interest to the architectural design and professional masons’ community.
Key Objectives:
- Expand the body of knowledge regarding masonry methods and techniques
- An efficient one-hour forum for continuing education for the design and construction community
- Provide current information on masonry topics of interest to architects and masons
Who Should Attend:
Masonry Resource Company, LLC Continuing Education courses are oriented for masonry design and construction practicing architects, engineers, project managers, construction specifiers, city, county, and state building officials, and others interested in current masonry design and construction products, practice and specifications.
Masonry Resource Company, LLC has the following Box Lunch Learning Opportunities:
| Title | Credit type | AIA/ CES Program Number |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Walls = Rainscreen and Ventilation | LU/HSW | DWRS08 |
| Designing With Decorative CMU | LU | CM-5100 |
| Concrete Masonry Wall Systems for Energy Efficiency | LU/HSW | CM-5200 |
| Masonry Wall Crack Control | LU | CM-5300 |
| Concrete Masonry for Fire Safety | LU/ HSW | CM-5400 |
| Designing With Durable Stone Masonry Units | LU | CM-5500 |
| Concrete Form Masonry Unit Construction and Detailing | LU/ HSW | CM-5600 |
| Concrete Masonry Wall Design for Moisture Resistance | LU/HSW | CM-5800 |
| Architectural Concrete Masonry for BIM | LU | CM-5900 |
| Masonry Solutions for BIM | LU | CM-6100 |
| Using Acrylic Finish Systems for Durable Wall Performance | LU/ HSW | V-1 |
| The Hard Facts on Mortar | LU | M-1 |
*Each presentation lasts approximately 1 Hour and provides 1 AIA/CES Learning Unit
Healthy Walls = Rainscreen and Ventilation
Provided by Keene Building Products, this seminar provides an outline of crack control issues for concrete masonry units. This very important technical presentation will demonstrate the techniques to protect various types of wall systems from the damage of water penetration, participants will learn to design for moisture control and redirection of water sources and the components and construction of a rain screen.
Designing with Decorative Concrete Masonry Units
- Program #: CM-5100
- Provider #: T-192
- 1 Learning Unit
Topics Covered:
- Types and finishes offered and current manufacturing capabilities
- How to determine the best use for each type of CMU
- Review of current wall systems, their life cycle and sustainability
- A look at some successful case studies using decorative CMU
- Open discussion of masonry wall details
Concrete Masonry Wall Systems for Energy Efficiency
Provider: T-192, Masonry Resource Company, LLC
Topics Covered:
- Thermal Bridges in Wall Construction
- Shifting Peak Energy Loads
- Strategies for Insulating Concrete Masonry Walls
- R-Value of Single, Multi-Wythe and Hybrid Concrete Masonry Wall systems
Advantages of concrete masonry construction are expanded on during this 1-hour presentation. Insulation strategies to maximize R-Value and shift energy requirements are examined.
Masonry Wall Crack Control
This seminar provides an outline of crack control issues for concrete masonry units.
Topics Covered:
- Locate crack control joints on masonry wall diagrams through empirical design analysis
- Understand current ASTM Standards for masonry
- Identify causes for masonry wall cracks
- Recognize different masonry wall types
Concrete Masonry for Fire Safety
Topics Covered:
- Methods to Determine Fire Resistance Ratings
- Combustible versus Non-Combustible Materials
- Equivalent Thickness Calculations
- Redundancy in Design for Protection of Occupants
This 1-hour program will include ASTM and UL standards that apply to Fire Ratings and the effects of finish materials on fire resistance for masonry walls. Calculation of equivalent thickness for both light-weight and normal-weight CMUs will be demonstrated.
Designing With Durable Stone Masonry Units
Topics Covered:
Provided by Masonry Resource Company, this program will explore how to effectively design masonry walls using proper design techniques focusing on the prevention of moisture, cracking and cleaning issues.
- Building design focus is on planning and designing sound masonry walls
- Use proper architectural structural components based on industry guidelines and specifications
- Why walls crack
- How to design to eliminate unnecessary repairing and cleaning of masonry walls
Concrete Form Masonry Unit Construction and Detailing
Topics Covered:
History of the Concrete Form Masonry Unit Aesthetic Options For the CFMU System Disaster Resistant Wall Detailing Case Study Review and Discussion History of the CFMU development along with some local and national project profiles will be explored. Disaster resistant design needs and how the CFMU system can be incorporated into blast resistant walls, storm shelters and hurricane resistant structures are shown. Discussion of the cost and benefit of this wall system follows.
Concrete Masonry Wall Design for Moisture Resistance
Topics Covered:
- Determine Moisture effects and causes
- Identify Masonry Wall Types
- Use Proper Wall Detailing to Prevent Moisture Penetration
- Examine Concrete Masonry Unit Water Repellency Characteristics
Open discussion during and after presentation.
Architectural Concrete Masonry for BIM
Provided by Masonry Resource Company, LLC, this presentation will focus on the current capabilities for Architectural Masonry using BIM.
In this technical presentation, participants will be shown case studies for Masonry BIM projects, masonry object access and use for BIM and non-BIM projects. We will examine project cost and time savings using BIM technology.
Masonry Solutions for BIM
This presentation will give a practical overview of BIM and its impact on the construction industry. In this presentation, specific attention will be given to what BIM can and can’t do for the masonry industry. It discusses objects and assemblies within the BIM environment and how modeling of masonry for BIM can be successfully achieved. It includes real world examples of how the use of BIM for masonry projects is already changing the way masonry is ordered, shipped, installed, maintained and bid.
Using Acrylic Finish Systems for Durable Wall Performance
Exploring the use of Acrylic Finish Systems to solve:
- Mold and Mildew problems
- Repair issues
- Demonstrating durability of the finished product
- Comparison to other finish options, their application and use
- Life Cycle Costing
Open discussion during and after presentation.
The Hard Facts on Mortar
Provider: Ash Grove/ Materials Packaging
Topics Covered:
- Mortar Types
- Integral Water Repellents
- Specification Recommendations
- Best Practices
- Performance Characteristics of Mortar
Open discussion during and after presentation.
To Request Any of the Above Courses, Contact:
Lonnie Ruckman
Masonry Resource Co.,LLC
Cell: 816-210-0980816-210-0980
Phone/Fax: 816-415-3646816-415-3646
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