This informative seminar will be held in conjunction with the 2012 World of Concrete/World of Masonry at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Additional details, and registration information, will be posted later this fall.

The seminar is aimed at helping inspectors, testing technicians, engineers and building officials identify and verify key quality assurance items on the jobsite. The seminar uses the International Building Code (IBC) and the MSJC (TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5 & TMS 602/ACI 530.1/ASCE 6) as the primary references and it overviews related ASTM standards and inspection guides.

Attendees will learn code inspection requirements, proper placement of materials, mortar and grout, how to determine the compressive strength of masonry, and appropriate severe weather procedures. This is an excellent seminar for those preparing for the ICC/TMS Structural Masonry Special Inspectors Certification Examination.

John Chrysler of the Masonry Institute of America and Phillip J. Samblanet of The Masonry Society will co-present this informative seminar. Both Chrysler and Samblanet serve on the ICC/TMS Examination Committee responsible for the Structural Masonry Special Inspection Certification.

Topics covered will include:

• Basic terms, inspection duties and responsibilities

• Masonry material requirements including CMU, brick, mortar, reinforcement, connectors and grout

• Mortar mixing

• Basic construction including unit placement and tolerances

• Reinforcement placement

• Grouting

• Testing of units, grout and prisms

• Hot and cold weather construction

Registration includes a comprehensive set of handouts worth more than $150 and light refreshment breaks. Lunch is not included. 

Fee: $390.00 on or before 12/8/11; $480.00 after 12/8/11 and onsite

Questions about this program should be directed to Phil Samblanet with TMS. Ph: 303-939-9700 or Email info@masonrysociety.org. For more information on TMS go to www.masonrysociety.org.