June 29, 2005 11:30 AM CDT

Wallbracing Seminar at 2005 Masonry Showcase

By Rashod R. Johnson, P.E.

On April 21, 2005, MCAA's Director of Engineering, Rashod R. Johnson taught a 4 hour Wall Bracing Design Seminar at the 2005 Masonry Showcase in Chicago, IL. 12 people from 8 different companies learned about the proper way to determine what "adequate" wall bracing techniques are available. Each attendee received a copy of the 2001 Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction and the Wall Bracing Handbook.

If your company needs to be trained on masonry wall bracing, please contact Rashod R. Johnson, MCAA's Director of Engineering to book your in-house seminar. Seminars range from 5 to 50 people and can be customized to suit your needs. Rashod Johnson can be reached at rjohnson@masoncontractors.org.

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About the Author

Rashod R. Johnson, P.E., is president of The Roderick Group in Chicago. He is the former Director of Engineering for the Mason Contractors Association of America and currently serves as a technical consultant to the association.