One of the most commonly observed failures in stone masonry veneers is the formation of spalls at panel edges.
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Wood in masonry walls is prone to decay from moisture, making it crucial to assess deterioration risks to prevent future failures.
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Historic masonry buildings often have unreinforced parapet walls, which lack vertical reinforcing in walls made of continuous multi-wythe masonry and capped with coping.
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Keith Kothmann’s innovative approach to estimation resulted in the development of a computerized estimating system. Recently, The Construction Specifier interviewed Kothmann, CSI, CPE, about his influential half-century career.
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Frost and condensation inside a hospital expose costly thermal bridging issues and moisture control failures.
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Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) is a deleterious chemical reaction that can occur within hardened concrete.
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The Spring CSI Certification cycle is now open. It’s your chance to unlock your potential and advance your career goals. Earning a recognized credential validates your expertise and shows you have the skills to make an impact.
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Plaster ceilings are generally more prone to larger area failures compared to wall applications for several reasons. One primary factor is the sustained tensile forces experienced by the layers of plaster, lath, and lath fasteners due to their suspended self-weight from the point of installation onwards.
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Take the next step in your career and find out why a CSI certification isn’t just an acronym, it’s career advancement. Early registration for the Spring 2024 Certification exam cycle opens on February 15.
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As part of CSI’s new scholarship program, we were able to provide four aspiring professionals with the opportunity to attend and participate in the 2023 CSI National Conference last fall in Minneapolis, Minn.
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