Modern Masonry

Brick, Block, Stone, Concrete

Timothy L Andera, Ed D, Clois E Kicklighter, Ed D

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Sophia Institute Press
02 October 2024

Education; Bricklaying & plastering

Modern Masonry provides a thorough foundation in the methods of laying brick, block, stone, and concrete, and presents a broad understanding of materials and their properties. The textbook is organized into functional sections closely related to the needs of apprenticeship training programs, college programs, and other related instruction. Simply and clearly written, this text covers all the important aspects of the masonry trade. Over 75 step-by-step procedures for laying brick, block, stone, and concrete provide clear explanations of recommended techniques for a variety of masonry jobs. This new edition includes the newest materials and building techniques used in the industry, including insulated concrete wall forms, insulated blocks, brick veneer, and special masonry units. The text also encourages professionalism in the field, including work habits, safety habits, continuing education, work ethic, teamwork, and leadership, to prepare students for successful and rewarding masonry careers.

The content aligns with the Home Builders Institute credentialing and certification standards.

Special features throughout the text include Safety Notes, Code Notes, Procedures, Trade Tips, Workplace Skills, and Green Notes.

By: Timothy L Andera Ed D, Clois E Kicklighter, Ed D
Imprint: Sophia Institute Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 10th Tenth Edition, Revised, Textbook ed.
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 1.334kg
ISBN: 9798891188174
Pages: 538
Publication Date: 02 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Timothy L. Andera is a retired professor from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. During his tenure, he served as the Coordinator of Career and Technical Education in the College of Education and Human Sciences, and he served as a Safety Consultant in the College of Engineering. Dr. Andera received his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Construction from Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. His master's degree from Bemidji State University is in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in Construction. He received a bachelor's degree in both Vocational Education and Industrial Technology in Construction from the University of South Dakota in Springfield, South Dakota. Dr. Andera served as the Director of Education and Safety at Associated Builders and Contractors in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He taught Construction Management at Illinois State University, overseeing courses in Architecture, Construction, Scheduling, and Masonry, as well as coordinating the On-Site Construction Project. Dr. Andera oversaw the Residential Construction Program at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, where students built a brick veneered residential home each year. Dr. Andera has presented nationally and internationally on construction and safety topics. He is a consultant on construction projects related to the masonry industry and construction in general.