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Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Inaugural Inmate Masonry Competition

1/30/2020

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Baker Correctional Institution winners of first ever competition


SANDERSON, Fla. — Inmates from across the state traveled to Baker Correctional Institution to compete in the first ever Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) inter-institutional inmate masonry competition. Seven teams from various Florida correctional institutions showcased their masonry skills, judged by members of the Florida Masonry Apprenticeship and Educational Foundation (FMAEF).


“This is a perfect model of how we are trying to take our rehabilitation programming and actually have it contribute to restoring the men and women under our care back to their communities with a skill that can immediately result in employment,” said FDC Secretary Mark S. Inch. “This competition demonstrates the skill that meets industry standards for immediate employment. We have skilled instructors that are following industry standards, and we have great support from the business community; both from professional and educational organizations.”


Masonry competitions are used industry wide to highlight the quality, skill and fidelity of masonry education programs. FDC’s masonry programs offer industry-recognized certifications through rigorous coursework and hands-on experience. This training program equips inmates with the skills necessary for employment. Prior to release, inmates are paired with industry professionals through FMAEF to assist with immediate employment opportunities.

Read more:: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/comm/press/Main/01-27-Masonry.html

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Flames destroy apartment building under construction on Southside

1/13/2020

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110 firefighters worked for hours to get 3-alarm fire under control

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  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A four-story apartment building under construction on Jacksonville’s Southside burned to the ground before dawn Sunday morning in a fire that kept the eastbound lanes of Baymeadows Road blocked at Interstate 295 all morning.
Flames from the Fusion Apartment at Baymeadows being built along Baymeadows Road East spread to woods but the fire was stopped before it could spread into the neighboring Hampton Park neighborhood.

The only thing left standing by daybreak was the concrete-block stairwell in the center of the building.
It took more than three hours for 110 firefighters to bring the three-alarm blaze under control, but lingering smoke is keeping roads in the area closed.

None of the firefighters called to fight the fire were injured, although their heart rates and temperatures are being taken assess heat exhaustion or other ill effects. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Chief Keith Powers said 14 engines and seven ladder trucks were needed to battle the three-alarm fire.
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Powers said the fire grew quickly because the sprinkler system in the large, mostly wooden structure was not yet active.  ::Read entire article here: https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/01/12/jfrd-battling-structure-fire-on-southside/
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A Fire-Resistant Home? #BUILDWITHBLOCK #BLOCKSTRONG

12/27/2019

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Here are Materials That Should be Used for Homes in the Fire Zone

​A man built his vacation home in the fire zone, and when the Thomas Fire blazed through, it reached his property. But it didn't burn it down. He says it's due to his fire-resistant design and materials, and officials are saying it's the way to go.

As Woolsey Fire victims start to rebuild their homes, fire experts say they need to rethink how they rebuild. And maybe they should be doing it the way Jeremy wolf did — rebuilding with specific materials to prevent their home from burning down in a future fire.
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"It’s a beautiful place to spend time," said Jeremy Wolf about his weekend home in Ojai Valley. He built the house five years ago, and knew he had to rebuild wisely.
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Read more: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/fire-proof-home-california-wildfires-ojai-valley-thomas-fire/82278/
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Thank You Jerry Painter Masonry Consulting - 2019 MAF Convention Sponsor!

6/28/2019

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Masonry Design Magazine: Masonry, Beautiful & Strong

6/19/2019

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By Chris Bettinger, chris.bettinger@oldcastle.com

View the article online: http://digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com/publication/?=592772&p=&pn=#{"issue_id":592772,"page":10}

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Fairborn Primary will have one of the safest school buildings in Ohio

6/6/2019

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by Danielle Malagarie Tuesday, May 21st 2019

FAIRBORN, Ohio (WKEF/WRGT) - Construction is underway at Fairborn Primary on a building that will house a tornado shelter capable of fitting 1,200 students inside. Once it's completed, it will be the first school in Ohio to have such a shelter.

Read the full story on fox45now.com >
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Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls

5/30/2019

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In the Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction when determining the loads during construction, per Eq. 5.2.3-1, w=0.00256V^2. Per the notation in section 2.1, V=5-second wind gust velocity. Should the wind speed entered in this equation be 40mph (which is a 3-second wind gust) or is there a different 5-second wind gust speed that I cannot find?

Using 40mph and the equation above, yields a wind load of only 4 psf which seems low. This equation does not take into account exposure, height, or importance factor and states is conservative up to 40 feet height in open areas.

Just want to be sure the wind speed to enter into the equation is truly 40mph and if not, what is the 5-second gust speed?
The 40 mph used in 5.1.3 was chosen to allow a 5 mph cushion above the 35 mph when people are required to evacuate the area. If the wall and bracing apparatus is designed for a w of 5 psf then your wind speed could be up to 44 mph. If you want to be sure you need to get the wind speed at the site of the wall. Again the basis of the included design criteria is 40 mph. even if it is actually less you still use the 40. If you believe the wind speed to be higher through historic data or actual measurement then you design for the higher speed such as a w = 6.4 psf is based on a 50 mph gust. No matter what the people are moved at 35 mph.

I hope this helps, if not give me a call.
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Jerry Painter,FASTM
352-494-8955
​https://ncma.org/resource/bracing-concrete-masonry-walls-under-construction/
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Welcome New MAF Member - VICTORY MASONRY1

5/16/2019

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Victory Masonry LLC
P O BOX 367
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043

Victor Leal
victorymasonry@gmail.com
904-657-7627
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resilient construction at big picture, granular levels

5/16/2019

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PCA report delves resilient construction at big picture, granular levels
Published: Thursday, 09 May 2019 10:13 Written by Concrete News

A new PCA report presents historical data, evidence from external sources, and structural material comparisons supporting the premise: Cast-in-place or precast concrete, or concrete masonry construction methods lead to longer lasting buildings owing to their ability to stand up to normal wear and tear plus resistance to extreme weather events.
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“The Real Value of Resilient Construction” addresses design, engineering and life cycle criteria for owners and lawmakers or officials behind policy affecting public or private building design. "U.S. taxpayers cannot afford to continue building and rebuilding the way we did in the past. Strong, robust structures ensure community continuity and provide long lasting value for scarce taxpayer dollars," says PCA CEO Michael Ireland—emphasizing a position the industry has held as Congress and government agencies take stock of escalating post-disaster costs rooted in sub-par construction. 

Read more==> http://concreteproducts.com/news/11697-pca-report-delves-resilient-construction-at-big-picture-granular-levels.html#.XN2r2XdFxPa 

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ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL MASONRY PROGRAM LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE

5/7/2019

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