Description
The Masonry Society (TMS) is pleased to offer a series of 9 webinars on special inspection of structural masonry, helpful for anyone who is or plans to become a Structural Masonry Special Inspector, or who is otherwise involved with special inspection and testing of masonry.
Through this series of webinars, speakers will address special inspection duties, masonry materials, construction, and protection items to be observed and verified by special inspections. A number of other topics of interest including testing, introduction to code requirements, and more will also be reviewed. The webinars are excellent preparatory instruction for those planning to the take the ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspection Examination.
A comprehensive set of handout materials based on the presentations will be made available to attendees. Attendees are encouraged to have access to the IBC, TMS 402/602, the Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector’s Handbook, and ASTM Standards to maximize their learning, especially if they plan to take the ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspection examination.
The presentations are targeted toward inspectors and field testing technicians, although mason contractors, materials suppliers, building code officials, engineers, architects, and laboratory personnel will also find the webinars informative.
Attendees will learn about structural masonry code inspection requirements, proper placement of materials, mortar and grout composition, how to determine the compressive strength of masonry, and appropriate severe weather procedures. This comprehensive series is aimed at helping inspectors, testing technicians, engineers, and building officials identify and verify key quality assurance items on the job site.
| # | Topic | Presenter | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Special Inspection, the 2018 IBC, and TMS 402/602 | Phillip Samblanet, The Masonry Society | September 5, 2019 |
| 2 | Introduction to Masonry Units (with the prime focus being concrete masonry and clay units) | John Chrysler, Masonry Institute of America | September 12, 2019 |
| 3 | Reinforcement and Connectors | Phillip Samblanet, The Masonry Society | September 19, 2019 |
| 4 | Mortar and Mortar Mixing | Jamie Farny, Portland Cement Association | September 26, 2019 |
| 5 | Grout | Jamie Farny, Portland Cement Association | October 3, 2019 |
| 6 | Basic Masonry Construction including tolerances and movement joints | John Chrysler, Masonry Institute of America | October 10, 2019 |
| 7 | Reinforcing and Grouting | Phillip Samblanet, The Masonry Society | October 17, 2019 |
| 8 | Hot and Cold Weather Construction | Jamie Farny, Portland Cement Association | October 24, 2019 |
| 9 | Testing | John Chrysler, Masonry Institute of America | October 31, 2019 |
