backtoschool with masonry construction · 4 masonry 23:2 the wentzville school district might be...

A PUBLICATIONOF THE

MASONRY INSTITUTE

OF ST.LOUIS

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH MASONRY CONSTRUCTION

PAGE 1

2017-2018 SEMINARSSERIES

INSERT

OVERNIGHT SENSATION

PAGE 8

IN THE ZONE WITHMASONRY

PAGE 11

Volume 23Issue 2

INSIDEMASONRY

ALL PHOTOS BY MICHAEL DEFILIPPO EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED

Back to School with Masonry

Construction

T he Saint Louis metropolitan area has expe-

rienced a boom in school construction in

the past year. Public school districts and

private academies know that masonry construc-

tion provides the best workmanship and material

choices for schools to grow and adapt to the

changing needs of students.

As Young-Hie Nahm Kromm, Principal at

KRJ Architecture, recently commented, “Masonry

is a timeless material. School construction often

occurs over time and in many phases. No other

exterior envelope material out there today comes

close to the flexibility of masonry and timeless-

ness of brick.”

CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Masonry is the Choice for School Districts on the Move

THE NEW CONCESSION STAND PAVILION AND GRANDSTAND ATMARY INSTITUTE AND COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL ARE FRONTED BYA 300 FOOT LONG BRICK WALL AT FIELD LEVEL.

2 MASONRY 23:2

The MICDS project architect began recent upgradesand additions to the natatorium, new football sta-dium and track grandstand, with a photographic

cataloging of the private school’s significate existing ma-sonry features and details.

“There are corbels, arches, keystones and smaller details thatinfluenced how we used block and cut stone on these projects,”said Eric Kocher, Design Principal at Hastings + Chivetta.

Integrating the structures into the fabric of the campus–even the distant stadium–was a top system priority in thedesign. Behind the beautiful expressions of brick and stonethat everyone sees are solid load bearing masonry systems.

“The new Aquatic Center is a moist box. The whole thinghas to be buttoned up at every point,” said Kocher. “There aremany factors involved to make sure we do not have any air ormoisture movement from a vapor barrier standpoint.”

John J. Smith Masonry Company’s combination oftechnical expertise and artistic craftsmanship made them theperfect fit for this project.

The interior of the aquatic center requires an open area, so seismic requirements were met by using arches andseismic lintels instead of steel bracing throughout thebuilding. The building’s exterior features a brick veneer tomatch the existing gymnasium, as well as limestone coping,panels and sills.

“We invested a lot of time coordinating the sequences toconstruct these buildings and maintain the schedule,” saidJohn Smith, Jr., President, John J. Smith Masonry Company.“It was time well spent given the new technologies utilized,including the flashing system, cavity drainage system andseismic and concealed lintels.”

The new football stadium is supported by load bearingmasonry walls, but the real eye catcher is the masonry wallthat runs the length of the field. The grandstand features openstairwell towers at each end. The stadium’s main entrancefeatures two-foot deep brick arches with keystones, brickrowlock featuring stone medallions, stone coping, stonebands and stone panels.

MICDS Athletic FacilitesMasonry Dominates the Campus at Mary Institute and Country Day School

THE ARCHITECT TOOK CARE TO BORROW MASONRY DETAILS FROM THE EXISTING CAMPUS IN ORDER TO INTEGRATE THE NEW STRUCTURES. BRICKAND BLOCK EXTERIOR WALLS AS WELL AS LIMESTONE COPING. PANELS, SILLS AND ARCHES WITH KEYSTONES ALL COME INTO PLAY HERE.

THE STADIUM AND PAVILION FEATURE CONCRETE BLOCK INTERIOR WALLS AND BRICK ANDBLOCK BEARING EXTERIOR WALLS AS WELL AS LIMESTONE COPING, PANELS AND SILLS.

Owner | Mary Institute and Country Day SchoolArchitect | Hastings+Chivetta Mason Contractor | John J. Smith Masonry CompanyGeneral Contractor | ParicStructural Engineer | Alper Audi, Inc.Craft Workers |

Bricklayers’ Union Local #1 of MissouriEastern Missouri Laborers’ District Council

Block, Brick | Midwest Block & Brick Dry Goods | Spec Mix Cast Stone | Caliber Cast Stone

AtAGlance

A LIMESTONE PANEL PROUDLY DISPLAYS THE NAMEFOR THE NEWEST BUILDING ON THE MICDS CAMPUS.

THE NEW AQUATIC CENTER AT MICDSUSES BRICK AND STONE TO INTEGRATEINTO THE EXISTING CAMPUS. HERE IT CONNECTS SEAMLESSLY TO THE EXISTING GYMNASIUM.

THIS NEW ATHLETIC FACILITY FEATURES BEAUTIFUL BRICKWORK FROM THE TOP OF THE PRESS BOX TO THE BASE AT THE FIELD.

THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATICCENTER IS A “MOIST BOX”.BEHIND THESE BLOCK WALLS ISA CAVITY DRAINAGE SYSTEMFOR POTENTIAL CONDENSATION .

MASONRY 23:2 3

4 MASONRY 23:2

The Wentzville School District might be the fastest growingschool district in the state of Missouri.

JDS Masonry tackled the two phases of recent additions to therelatively new Liberty High School in the Wentzville SchoolDistrict. First, the mason contractor added a new practice gym-nasium and classroom wing to the school. Then, they built anew auditorium. Both projects used interior CMU block forcorridors and exterior utility brick veneer.

“When doing campus work we want the buildings to lastseventy to one hundred years, so we choose materials fortheir durability,” said Mark Reuther, Principal of HoenerAssociates Architects.

The flexibility of masonry construction was a key factor inthe design of the auditorium. “This building contains aradius wall in the auditorium. We used it to define theinterior of the house for seating in the theater,” said Reuther.

Design elements established in the original school, suchas brick column wraps with cast stone caps, cast stonemascot logos and buff and red brick veneer in differentelevations and recesses continue in the new additions.

“The key was to matchthe colors and styleof the existingschool. This was atestament to thework of the materialsuppliers and thearchitect,” said JeffSchmidt of JDS Masonry.

Liberty High School

At A GlanceOwner | Wentzville R-IV School DistrictArchitect | Hoener Associates, Inc. Architects General Contractors | ICS (classroom and gym);

Wachter (auditorium)Mason Contractor | JDS MasonryCraft Workers |


Block, Brick | Midwest Block & BrickMortar | Raineri Building ProductsAccessories | Irwin Products, Inc.Cast Stone | Caliber Cast Stone

A VIEW OF THE CLASSROOM WING AND THE NEW AUDITORIUM – PHASES ONE AND TWO.

THE NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEATURES A RADIUS WALL. THE FLEXIBILITY OF MASONRYCONSTRUCTION ALLOWS FOR INNOVATIONS IN DESIGN NOT PERMITTED BY OTHER WALL SYSTEMS.

THE NEW GYMNASIUM AT LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL TIES INTO THEEXISTING CAFETERIA. THE BRICK WAS A PERFECT MATCH.

A KEY CHALLENGE MET BY THEARCHITECT, MASON CONTRACTORAND SUPPLIERS WAS TO MATCH THE COLOR OF BRICK ON THE NEW ADDITION TO THAT OF THE EXISTING SCHOOL.

A KEY CHALLENGE MET BY THEARCHITECT, MASON CONTRACTORAND SUPPLIERS WAS TO MATCH THE COLOR OF BRICK ON THE NEW ADDITION TO THAT OF THE EXISTING SCHOOL.

The Wentzville R-IV School District is experiencing suchrapid growth that it developed a prototype elementaryschool to expedite the design and procurement process.

Two new schools – Stone Creek Elementary in Wentzvilleand Wabash Ele-mentary Schoolin Foristell repre-sent the sixth andseventh schoolsto follow thistemplate.

The two newschools feature a steel frame con-struction coveredin a veneer of avariety of ma-sonry materialson the exterior.The interior corridors rely on smooth face

CMU for durability and ease of maintenance.

The main entrances of these 100,000 square footelementary schools use design elements and masonrytreatments on par with those used on universities.

“A double winged canopy and colonnade of brick andblock piers at the entrance of the school creates a veryacademic feel,” said Mark Reuther, Principal, of Hoener Associates.

This interplay of brick and block continues around the entirebuilding, with greater ornamentation on the story-and-a-halffront than the single-story classroom wings. Quoins arecreated on the corners of all the one and one-half storybuildings by introducing slightly offset courses of the samesplit-face CMU used around the building’s base.

The ornamentationtapers off in the sin-gle story classroomwings, which fea-ture the same splitface CMU base, sin-gle course of 8-inchground face blocktrim and solid wallsof buff brick.

“The school boardselected this color ofmasonry for theseschools because theywanted to blend inwith the residential style of the surrounding neighborhood,”said Reuther.

JDS Masonry, Inc., was the mason contractor on Stone Creek Elementary School, while Leonard Masonry builtWabash Elementary.

“School construction is always done under a tight schedule,but masonry solves any scheduling issues,” said JeffSchmidt, President of JDS Masonry. “Working with LawlorCorporation was a pleasure.”

Wentzville Elementary Schools

WABASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOwner | Wentzville R-IV School DistrictArchitect | Hoener Associates, Inc. ArchitectsGeneral Contractor | ICS Construction

ServicesMason Contractor | Leonard MasonryCraft Workers |


Block, Brick | Midwest Block & Brick Dry Goods | SpecMixAccessories | Irwin Products, Inc.

At A Glance

MASONRY 23:2 5

THE WENTZVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT SELECTED A BUFF COLORED BRICK AND LIGHT BLOCK AND STONE ACCENTS FOR THEIR TWO NEWELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – STONE CREEK AND WABASH – IN ORDER TO BEST INTEGRATE INTO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

THE DOUBLE WINGED CANOPY AND COLONNADEUNDER CONSTRUCTION SHOWS THE USE OF SPLITFACE AND GROUND FACE BLOCK AS WELL AS UTILITYBRICK ON THE COLUMNS.

EACH SCHOOL FEATURES TWO SINGLE STORYCLASSROOM WINGS.

STONE CREEK ELEMENTARY Owner | Wentzville R-IV School DistrictArchitect | Hoener Associates, Inc.ArchitectsGeneral Contractor | Lawlor CorporationMason Contractor | JDS MasonryCraft Workers |


Block, Brick, Grout, Mortar |Midwest Block and Brick

Accessories | Irwin Products, Inc.Cast Stone | Caliber Cast Stone

At A Glance

SELECTION OF MASONRY AS THE MATERIAL OF CHOICE FOR THENEW AUDITORIUM ADDITION WAS DETERMINED IN PART BY THEEXISTING SCHOOL BUT ALSO FOR ITS ACOUSTICAL QUALITY.

Construction professionals know that masonry is asound choice for many reasons. One feature that isoften overlooked is the superior acoustical properties

of masonry materials.

When Project Architect Melissa Cox of Ebersoldt + Associ-ates Architecture was designing a new auditorium for theJefferson County R-VII High School addition, she had toconsider many factors. Masonry met the criteria of match-ing the existing school’s exterior and providing a durableinterior surface, but there was another factor to consider.

“Our acoustical consultant had given us a Sound Transmis-sion Co-Efficient (STC) of 60 for all walls surrounding the au-ditorium space,” said Cox. “We used nearly fully grouted 12”CMU to achieve a STC of 60 without having to do anythingextra to it.”

Some of the CMU is exposed split-face block, which servesas a natural sound baffle.

Support areas for the auditorium, class-rooms and a woodshop complete the20,000 square-footaddition. Masonryprovided cost-sav-ing solutions inthese areas as well.

“The very back wallof the addition is aHi-R split-face blockthat allowed us tomeet the energycode while using asingle wythe wallthat is aesthetically pleasing,” said Cox.

6 MASONRY 23:2

Jefferson County R-VII

Owner | Jefferson County R-VII School DistrictArchitect | Ebersoldt + Associates

ArchitectureStructural Engineer | KPFF Consulting

EngineersMason Contractor | Leonard MasonryGeneral Contractor | Pinnacle

Contracting, Inc.Craft Workers | Bricklayers’ Union

Local #1 of MissouriEastern Missouri Laborers’ District Council

Brick | Midwest Block & BrickMortar, Grout | Spec MixAccessories | Irwin Products, Inc.

AtAGlanceTHESE TEST WALLSSHOW THEDIFFERENTTREATMENTS OFBRICK AND BLOCKUSED ON THE NEWADDITION .

SINGLE COURSESOF CHOCOLATEBRICK BREAK UPTHE SPLIT FACECMU ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE NEWADDITION.

BY USING HI-R SPLIT FACE BLOCK ON THE REARWALL OF THE NEW ADDITION, THE ARCHITECT

WAS ABLE TO EASILY MEET THE BUILDING’SENERGY REQUIREMENTS.

MASONRY INSTITUTE OF ST.LOUIS In 1971, a trust fund was established to promote the use of ma-sonry materials. Through this trust fund, the Masonry Instituteof St. Louis was created to serve as the promotional and techni-cal arm in the Missouri counties of the Greater St. Louis areamasonry industry.

MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis is to promotethe use of quality masonry materials and union masonryconstruction by serving as an educational and promotionalresource for the use of brick, stone, glass and concretemasonry products in the commercial and residential markets.

REGISTERED PROVIDER The Masonry Institute of St. Louis is a Registered Provider with theAIA Continuing Education System. Participants in all workshopspresented by MISL earn Continuing Education Credits. Acertificate showing credit earned is mailed annually in December.Unless otherwise indicated, seminars provide 1.0 hours of AIAHSW credits and satisfy state professional development hours(PDH) requirements for Archit ec tural and Engineering licensure.

2O172O18

REGISTER FOR SEMINARS AT (314)645-5888 ORmasonrystl.org

AIA Continuing Education Credits (HSW)

MISL Professional Development Hours

Certified Mason Contractor Credits

Bricklayers’ Local #1 of Missouri

InternationalMasonryInstitute

PLATINUM LEVELIrwin Products, Inc.

Midwest Block & BrickRaineri Building Materials

Spec Mix

SILVER LEVELEarthworks, Inc.

Goedecke Co., Inc.

BRONZE LEVELAcme Brick Company

Advanced Building Products, Inc.Brentwood Building Supply

Building Products CorporationCaliber Cast StoneEnloe Enterprise

General Material Co.Illinois Products Corporation

Lemay Concrete BlockMidwest Cast Stone

Mortar Net SolutionsNu Way Concrete Forms, Inc.

PROSOCO, Inc.RGR Equipment, Inc.

Richards Brick CompanySolomon Colors, Inc.

TNEMECWire Bond

York Manufacturing Company

2017 Masonry Industry Contributors

Masonry Institute of St. Louisseminars are profession-specific.However, everyone is welcome toattend all programs.

Beginning this seminarseries and moving forward,reminder notifications will ONLY BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Your attendance is veryimportant – so to receive

notifications, please provideMISL with an email address.

You may provide an emailaddress via phone, fax, email or

visit our website:www.masonrystl.org and click

the “Contact Us” page.

COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO MASONRY QUALITY ASSURANCEWednesday, September 27, 2017

Speaker: Phillip J. SamblanetThe Masonry Society (TMS)

In the United States, quality assurance programs have becomecommonplace to help ensure that construction complies withthe design intent. In this presentation, Phillip Samblanet, Executive Director of The Masonry Society, will discuss theminimum quality assurance requirements in TMS 402/602noting limitations in these requirements while providing tipsto achieve reasonable, cost effective, and appropriate qualityassurance on your masonry projects. Sponsor: Irwin Products, Inc.

www.irwinproducts.com

CONCRETE MASONRY STORM SHELTERSWednesday, October 25, 2017

Speaker: David A. GillickMasonry Structural Coalition

Due to its inherent strength and aesthetic potential, concretemasonry is a prime system of choice for meeting the 2015 In-ternational Building Code (IBC) storm shelter requirement.This presentation discusses reinforced concrete masonrystorm shelter design including storm shelter loading, poten-tial wall widths and heights, expected reinforcement and an-chorage levels, and tips for collaborating with masoncontractors during design development through the use of 3Dmodeling and preliminary budgeting. Sponsor: Midwest Block & Brick

www.midwestblock.com

INNOVATIVE BRICK BUILDING DESIGNWednesday, November 29, 2017

Speaker: Robert E. CampbellInternational Masonry Institute

By understanding masonry’s modular design, architects areable to open the door to great innovation. Through the use ofnumerous creative design examples, this seminar will reviewinnovative ways to use brick masonry to create new aesthet-ics. Standards and methods for upholding industry require-ments for structural integrity, moisture and thermal controlwill also be integrated in the discussion of material detailing. Sponsor: 3DiQ

www.3DiQinc.com

3D VISUALIZATION TOOLS FOR DOCUMENTING MASONRY Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Speaker: Michael SchullerAtkinson-Noland & Associates

Photogrammetry and laser scanning can capture surface con-ditions of existing construction in great detail and currentcomputing power is leading to their mainstream usage. Re-sulting surface models are used for documenting and visualiz-ing conditions, modeling software input, and to providemodels for stone fabricators tasked with carving replacementpieces. This presentation provides an overview of photogram-metry and laser scanning illustrated by project examples,along with data capturing recommendations for developingaccurate models. Sponsor: Earthworks

www.earthworksstone.com

ENERGY IMPACTS OF CONCRETE MASONRY WALLSWednesday, February 28, 2018

Speaker: Thomas YoungNorthwest Concrete Masonry Association

Energy codes typically require additional insulation for sin-gle-wythe concrete masonry walls to prescriptively comply.This increases first cost and reduces intended durability andimpact resistance. Tom Young presents results of a recentstudy evaluating the impacts of high thermal mass walls inASHRAE climate zone 4C (Pacific Northwest) as it relates todesign performance, prescriptive and nonprescriptive energycode compliance, and optimizing overall energy savings. Sponsor: Midwest Block & Brick


SUSTAINABLE CLADDING: COMPARISON OF MASONRY AND OTHER MATERIALS Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Speaker: J. Patrick RandNorth Carolina State University

In this presentation, results from a study of cladding materialchoices on a large university campus will be reviewed. Morethan 100 buildings, with various exterior materials, were ana-lyzed to determine anticipated service life, maintenance re-quirements, and the associated embodied energy and carbondioxide (CO2) ‘cost’ for each cladding type. Comparisons werethen made, including the prorating of each cladding type’s en-vironmental ‘cost’ over its anticipated service life. Sponsor: Goedecke Co., Inc.

www.goedeckeonline.com

MODEL DRIVEN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR MASONRYWednesday, April 25, 2018

Speaker: Tom CuneioCAD BLOX

From early conceptual stages to detailed field coordination,models are improving traditional work flows. This programpresents current 3D modeling being used to produce bettermasonry designs and improve construction efficiency. Discus-sion includes case studies of unit based masonry models withrebar, latest point cloud models, and clash detection. A newRevit plugin that supports custom bond patterns, accuratemodular layout, and automatic section generation will also bedemonstrated. Sponsor: Illinois Products Corporation

www.illinoisproducts.com

THOMAS F. WALSH MEMORIAL LECTURE –HISTORIC MASTERPIECES: CHURCHES, CASTLES, COLOSSEUMSWednesday, May 23, 2018

Speaker: David T. BiggsBiggs Consulting Engineering

Many countries have outstanding masonry structures thathave existed long before there was a United States. With thatheritage comes a duty to conserve and restore these struc-tures. Following up on last year’s program on ConservingSites from the Empire of Alexander the Great, join DavidBiggs for first-hand accounts of the masonry conservationchallenges encountered while protecting various sitesthroughout Europe, Egypt and Turkey. Sponsor: Spencer Brickwork

www.spencerbrickwork.com

All architecturalseminars are atthe St. Louis Masonry Center,1429 South BigBend Blvd., fromNoon to 1:00 p.m.unless otherwisenoted.

Lunch is provided.Vegetarian mealsare available uponprior request.


2O172O18

DEVELOPMENT OF STRUCTURAL MASONRY STANDARDS IN THE U.S.TUESDAY, September 26, 2017

Speaker: Phillip J. SamblanetThe Masonry Society (TMS)

Coinciding with TMS’s 40th anniversary, Phillip Samblanet,TMS Executive Director, joins us to look back at the develop-ment of structural standards in the United States, from TMS401, to ACI 530, to the MSJC, to now the TMS 402. He’ll alsoprovide guidance on the major changes in recent years andhow those changes can help you design masonry effectivelyand more competitively. Sponsor: Lemay Concrete Block

www.lemayblock.com

CONCRETE MASONRY STORM SHELTERSTUESDAY, October 24, 2017


Due to its inherent strength and aesthetic potential, concretemasonry is a prime system of choice for meeting the 2015 In-ternational Building Code (IBC) storm shelter requirement.This presentation discusses reinforced concrete masonrystorm shelter design including storm shelter loading, poten-tial wall widths and heights, expected reinforcement and an-chorage levels, and tips for collaborating with masoncontractors during design development through the use of3D modeling and preliminary budgeting. Sponsor: Midwest Block & Brick


STRUCTURAL MASONRY DETAILING: TMS 602 SPECIFICATION TOLERANCESWednesday, November 15, 2017

Speaker: Darrell W. McMillianMasonry Institute of St. Louis

Variations always exist between specified dimensions, andlocations, and their as-built counterparts. TMS 602, Specifi-cation for Masonry Structures, gives tolerances for these vari-ations intended to maintain life safety and assure structuralperformance. Join Darrell McMillian as he discusses TMS602 tolerances including: receiving foundations, unit andmortar assemblies, steel reinforcement placement, and rela-tionship of tolerances to the project quality assurance plan. Sponsor: Caliber Cast Stone

www.calibercaststone.com

3D VISUALIZATION TOOLS FOR DOCUMENTING MASONRYTUESDAY, January 16, 2018


Photogrammetry and laser scanning can capture surface con-ditions of existing construction in great detail and currentcomputing power is leading to their mainstream usage. Re-sulting surface models are used for documenting and visual-izing conditions, modeling software input, and to providemodels for stone fabricators tasked with carving replacementpieces. This presentation provides an overview of pho-togrammetry and laser scanning illustrated by project exam-ples, along with data capturing recommendations fordeveloping accurate models. Sponsor: Earthworks


STRUCTURAL MASONRY DETAILING: CONCENTRATED LOADS AND LINTEL OPTIONSWednesday, February 21, 2018


The structural masonry detailing series continues as DarrellMcMillian discusses the application of concentrated loads toconcrete masonry walls from other support systems such assteel girders. Next, Darrell looks at lintel options for support-ing concrete masonry over door and/or window openings.Example detailing related to pertinent TMS 402/602 Codeand Specification provisions will be offered for both topics. Sponsor: Continental Cast Stone

www.continentalcaststone.com

DIRECT DESIGN OF MASONRY WITH SOFTWAREWednesday, March 21, 2018

Speaker: Russ PetersonEnsoltech

In recent years masonry design has been simplified with theintroduction of the Direct Design standard (TMS 403), andfurther by the development of companion software to imple-ment that standard. This session explores the next genera-tion of these initiatives highlighting enhancements made tofurther improve masonry design and downstream construc-tion information. The ability of the TMS 403 related soft-ware to quickly design a fully code-compliant masonrybuilding will also be demonstrated. Sponsor: Irwin Products, Inc.

www.irwinproducts.com

STRUCTURAL LIGHTWEIGHT GROUT MIXTURE DESIGNWednesday, April 18, 2018

Speaker: Fernando S. FonsecaBrigham Young University

Recent BYU research focused on the design of lightweightgrout mixtures that achieve a minimum 28-day compressivestrength of 2000 psi, as currently required by ASTM C476for normal-weight grout. Join Fernando Fonseca as he pres-ents research results related to the effects of aggregate pro-portion, slump, and aggregate soaking on compressivestrength. The need for additional research and possible fu-ture lightweight grout standardization will also be discussed. Sponsor: Spec Mix

www.specmix.com

STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF PRE-INSULATED CONCRETE MASONRYTUESDAY, May 22, 2018

Speaker: David T. BiggsBiggs Consulting Engineering

While many architects select pre-insulated concrete masonryunits (CMU) for their thermal characteristics, the structuraldesign of these systems can present challenges whenever thevertical reinforcement is not symmetrical in the wall. Thispresentation will identify some of the pre-insulated systemscurrently available and address the structural design charac-teristics of each. The design emphasis will be on single-wythe pre-insulated CMU walls, beams and lintels. Sponsor: Midwest Block & Brick


All engineeringseminars are atthe St. Louis Masonry Center,1429 South BigBend Blvd., fromNoon to 1:00 p.m.unless otherwisenoted.



2O172O18

2O172O18

CONCRETE MASONRY STORM SHELTERSTUESDAY, October 24, 2017


Due to its inherent strength and aesthetic potential, con-crete masonry is a prime system of choice for meeting the2015 International Building Code (IBC) storm shelter re-quirement. This presentation discusses reinforced concretemasonry storm shelter design including storm shelter load-ing, potential wall widths and heights, expected reinforce-ment and anchorage levels, and tips for collaborating withmason contractors during design development through theuse of 3D modeling and preliminary budgeting. Sponsor: Midwest Block & Brick


3D VISUALIZATION TOOLS FOR DOCUMENTING MASONRYTUESDAY, January 16, 2018


Photogrammetry and laser scanning can capture surfaceconditions of existing construction in great detail andcurrent computing power is leading to their mainstreamusage. Resulting surface models are used for documentingand visualizing conditions, modeling software input, andto provide models for stone fabricators tasked with carvingreplacement pieces. This presentation provides anoverview of photogrammetry and laser scanning illustratedby project examples, along with data capturingrecommendations for developing accurate models. Sponsor: Earthworks


RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE MASONRY FOUNDATIONSWednesday, April 11, 2018


Concrete masonry is well suited for basement and founda-tion wall construction due to its inherent durability, com-pressive strength, and modular flexibility. DarrellMcMillian explores these and other advantages and thenfocuses on the related 2015 International Residential Code(IRC) detailing and construction requirements. Discussionto include foundation materials, minimum footing and walldimensions, wall reinforcement schedules, foundationdrainage, and moisture resistance. Sponsor: Raineri Building Materials, Inc.

www.raineri-materials.com

All code officialsseminars are atthe St. Louis Masonry Center,1429 South BigBend Blvd., fromNoon to 1:00 p.m.unless otherwisenoted.


DeSoto High School

MASONRY 23:2 7

A tornado demolished DeSoto High School in2002. The school board embarked on a bondissue which would permit a multi-phase re-

building program that allowed the community torebuild over time without an onerous tax burden.

The latest phase of that rebuilding campaign includes a newauditorium and cafeteria. Masonry was the material of choicefor this long-range plan for many reasons, particularly itsaffordability, beauty, flexibility and timelessness.

“Because this is a multi-phase building project, we had towork within the confines of the pre-existing building. Theexterior walls of the pre-existing phase became the interiorwalls of the current phase,” says Young-Hie Nahm Kromm,Principal at KRJ Architecture. “This is another advantage of masonry.”

Load bearing masonry construction allowed for the flexibilityof working on a terrain with changing elevations in a tightsite. The designer borrowed colors and design elements fromDesoto’s City Hall to reflect the pride of community andcultural heritage.

“We used a lot of different types of material in this building,but when you look at the proportion of the entire envelope, itis small,” said Kromm. “Leonard Masonry did a beautifuljob. Pilasters were achieved with a lot of indentations andmodulations of the brick face and multiple colors of brickand cast stone.”

THE SINGLE GREEN SQUARE PYRAMID IS GLAZEDCONCRETE BRICK. THE GREEN IS THE SCHOOL’S MASCOT

COLOR. IT PROVIDES AN ACCENT AT EACH CORNER OFTHE PILASTERS ON THE NEW THEATER ADDITION’S WALL.

THE NEW CAFETERIA AT DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL INCORPORATES STYLES AND COLORSOF MASONRY ESTABLISHED IN EARLIER PHASES OF THE BUILDING’S ADDITIONS.

THE NEW THEATER, ON THE LEFT, USES THE EXISTING WALL OF THEBUILDING ON ITS RIGHT AS ITS INTERIOR WALL. THIS IS A BENEFIT OFUSING LOAD BEARING MASONRY IN MULTI-PHASE CONSTRUCTION.

Owner | DeSoto School DistrictArchitect | KRJ ArchitectureStructural Engineer | SSE, Inc.Mason Contractor | Leonard MasonryGeneral Contractor | Lawlor CorporationCraft Workers | Bricklayers’ Union Local #1 of Missouri

Eastern Missouri Laborers’ District CouncilBlock, Brick | Midwest Block & BrickBrick | Richards BrickDry Goods | Spec MixAccessories | Irwin Products, Inc.

At A Glance

There is Always Room forMasonry in Hotel Construction

The versatility of masonry is perfect for the require-ments of hotel construction. On the one hand, walls,stairwells and elevator shafts benefit from the struc-

tural integrity and durability of block construction. On theother hand, a brick and stone veneer adds a welcoming touchof upscale beauty that greets guests at every entrance andaround the clock.

Swanson Masonry, Inc., has been working around the clockas well, building three new hotels to serve the St. Louis hos-pitality market. The 211-room Marriott Residence Inn andCourtyard Hotel is in early stages of construction at the DesPeres Quarry site at Manchester and Des Peres Road. Thedual branded Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mar-riott on Westline Drive in the Westport area is further alongin its construction. The new Hampton Inn at WentzvilleBluffs is complete and operational.

OvernightSensation

8 MASONRY 23:2

THE BUILDING’SOWNER CITED

THE DURABILITYOF MASONRY TO

HANDLE THEABUSE FROM

WEED EATERSAND OTHER

LANDSCAPINGEQUIPMENT ASA REASON FORITS SELECTION

OF MASONRYVENEER.

THE USE OF STONE VENEER CONTINUESAROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE POOLHOUSE, CREATING A WELCOMINGENVIRONMENT FOR GUESTS TO RELAX OUTSIDE OF THEIR ROOMS.

The owner of the Hampton Inn at Wentzville Bluffs decidedearly on in the planning process to use a combination of dif-

ferent masonry products in order to make thebuilding warm and welcoming for their cus-tomers.

“Masonry was exactly what we were lookingfor to give our guests that strong first impres-sion when they pull up to the hotel,” saidDavid Robert, CEO of Midas Hospitality.

The 65,000 square-foot, 109 guest-room inn,caps a mixed-use development built on and

around a rock bluff off I-70 at Highway Z. Masonry integratesthe new hotel into both the natural and built environments ofthe area. “We wanted to carry the image of the rock bluff intoour building,” said Robert. “Every façade is a front entrance.”

“Worldwide, Hampton Inns are built from virtually every ma-terial imaginable,” said architect Toby Heddinghaus, Principalof Gray Design Group. “We selected the exterior materials forthe Hampton Inn at Wentzville Bluffs development to respondto the context of the overall development, which is predomi-nantly brick and stone.”

A hotel has large expanses of walls that are viewable bothfrom a distance and at a pedestrian level. Masonry providesmany choices from a vast palette of colors and textures, givingfreedom to articulate the design. Such varieties assisted GrayDesign Group to achieve an attractive and inviting aesthetic.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

THE SELECTION OFMASONRYMATERIALS FORTHIS HOTEL WASINFLUENCED INPART BY THESITE’S NATURALSTONE FEATURESAND THE STONERETAINING WALLSON THE BLUFF.

MASONRY NOT ONLY REINFORCESTHE HAMPTON INN BRAND, BUTALSO THE BRAND OF THEWENTZVILLE BLUFFSDEVELOPMENT.

MASONRY GIVES HAMPTON INN’S GUESTS A STRONG FIRSTIMPRESSION WHEN THEY ENTER THE HOTEL.

MASONRY 23:2 9

10 MASONRY 23:2

THE DUAL BRANDEDRESIDENCEINN/FAIRFIELD INN &SUITES BY MARRIOTTON WESTLINE DRIVE INTHE WESTPORT AREAFEATURES A MASONRYVENEER ON THE FIRSTFLOOR THAT COMBINESALTERNATING SECTIONSOF DRY STACK STONEAND BRICK.

THE MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN AND COURTYARDHOTEL IS IN THE EARLY STAGES OF CONSTRUCTIONAT THE DES PERES QUARRY SITE. SMOOTH FACECMU BLOCK IS THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR SAFE ANDDURABLE STAIRWELLS AND ELEVATOR SHAFTS.

AtA GlanceOwners | HAMPTON INN and RESIDENCE INN/FAIRFIELD INN& SUITES BY MARRIOTT

Midas HospitalityMARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN & COURTYARD HOTEL

Commercial Development Company, IncArchitect | Gray Design GroupGeneral Contractor | MC Hotels ConstructionMason Contractor | Swanson Masonry, Inc.Structural Engineer | KPFF Consulting EngineersCraft Workers | Bricklayers’ Union Local #1 of Missouri

Eastern Missouri Laborers’ District CouncilBlock, Brick, Stone | Midwest Block & BrickCast Stone | Midwest Cast StoneDry Goods | Raineri Building Materials Accessories | Irwin Products, Inc.

OVERNIGHT SENSATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

“I think, in this case, masonry is more importantly reinforcing thebrand or image of the Wentzville Bluffs development, as well as theCity of Wentzville in general,” adds Heddinghaus. “The end resultwas a beautiful installation.”

Swanson Masonry, Inc., worked on the project from October 2016until February 2017. The craft workers exhibited expert workman-ship under the supervision of foreman Josh Jones.

Concerning hotel construction overall, “Masonry has the best qualitydesign for elevators and stair towers, and masonry really takes theabuse caused by heavy use around the entrances in a building likethis,” said Rick Swanson, President, Swanson Masonry, Inc.

Midas Hospitality enjoys the elegance and distinction masonry isable to provide.

National retail-ers continue toexpand their

presence in the SaintLouis metropolitanarea. Many of themmake the informedchoice by selectingload bearing masonryto construct theirnewest stores.

Martin C. Heck Brick Contracting Company recently com-pleted construction of load bearing masonry stores for twoprominent companies–AutoZone and Family Dollar Store.Both projects benefit from the economy and ease of construc-tion that masonry affords, as well as the long-term values ofsecurity and minimal maintenance that solid block and brickstructure provides.

The new AutoZone in Chesterfield Valley is built to last. Whilethe store stocks and sells auto parts, it also showcases masonryproducts and construction through its diverse use of material.

“Everything is encased in masonry,” said Martin C. Heck,President of Martin C. Heck Brick Contracting Company. “Westarted with a twelve-inch block foundation, which is moreeconomical than forming the foundation walls from concrete.Solid masonry is a quicker way to build. We were ready toplace the structure under roof in two weeks, even in in-clement weather.”

The load bearingmasonry walls arewrapped in a veneerof utility brick. Thebuilding’s in-housedesigner used a redand buff mix of brickto create an upscaleatmosphere associatedwith ChesterfieldValley. Insets of buff

brick in the four brickpiers on the building’sfacade created aneye-grabbing statementthat tastefully framesand reinforces thebuilding’s signage.

While masonry isprominent in the build-ing’s construction andpresentation, it alsosubtly provides utilitar-ian functions yet cre-ates a high-end feel. Abrick pedestal supportsthe store’s street-levelsign, tying the brand tothe building. Thedurability of CMU isan added benefit inthe stock storagespaces with masonry able to take abuse caused by heavy use in and around the area. Even the waste receptacle is sur-rounded by a painted CMU block enclosure with a slat-woodgate, creating a stylish presentation.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

IN THE ZONE WITH MASONRY

At A GlanceOwner | AutoZoneGeneral Contractor | Van Tassel-Proctor ConstructionMason Contractor | Martin C. Heck Brick

Contracting CompanyCraft Workers | Bricklayers’ Union Local #1 of Missouri

Eastern Missouri Laborers’ District CouncilArchitect | AutoZone In-house Engineer | Elrod EngineeringBrick, Mortar, Grout | Midwest Block & BrickBlocks | Lemay Concrete BlockSteel and Incidentals | Irwin Products, Inc. Mortar | Brentwood Building SupplyReady Mix Grout for Block Foundation |

Raineri Building Materials

THE DISTINCTIVE AUTO ZONE BRAND ISFRAMED BY A BEAUTIFUL MASONRY EXTERIOR.

MASONRY 23:2 11

INSETS OF BUFF BRICK MASONRY HIGHLIGHTTHE OFFSET PILASTERS ORNAMENTING THEBUILDING’S EXTERIOR.

THE CMU WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE PROVIDES EXTRADURABILITY NEEDED FOR THE EXPECTED HEAVY USE.

THIS DETAIL DEMONSTRATES THE FINECRAFTSMANSHIP OF BRICKLAYERS’ LOCAL #1.

1429 S.Big Bend Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63117

PRSRT STDU.S. Postage

PAID St. Louis, MOPermit No. 784

MASONRY is a publication of theMasonry Institute of St. Louis.

Darrell McMillianTechnical Director

Michael DeFilippoManaging Editor

GobberdielGraphic DesignDesign & Production

Phone: 314-645-5888Fax: 314-645-5898www.masonrystl.orgwww.homeDESIGNstl.com

12 MASONRY 23:2

IN THE ZONE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

Simultaneous to their construction of the AutoZone, thecraftsmen of Martin C. Heck Brick Contracting Companywere also building a new Family Dollar Store in the OldNorth neighborhood of the City of St. Louis.

The store features 8-inch split-face block construction withsteel bar joists for roof support on a concrete foundation.The buff-colored, split-face block provides a solid, lowmaintenance and aesthetically pleasing exterior withminimal expense. A double course of smooth faced CMU,painted red, runs along each wall like a red ribbon, which

serves to accent thebuilding’s branding signage.

Masonry construction pro-vides the same remarkablebenefits for this ‘Family’ andfor all commercial and resi-dential families alike; com-munity character and safety,environmentally friendly, first cost/life cycle cost anddesign flexibility.

Owner | Atwater Development Group General Contractor | Bradford BuildingArchitect | pb2 Architecture and EngineeringMason Contractor | Martin C. Heck Brick Contracting CompanyCraft Workers | Bricklayers’ Union Local #1 of MissouriEastern Missouri Laborers’ District Council

Blocks, Mortar and Grout | Midwest Block & Brick Blocks | Lemay Concrete BlockAccessories | Irwin Products, Inc.Mortar, Accessories | Brentwood Building SupplyCast Stone | Caliber Cast Stone

At A Glance

THE USE OF LOAD BEARING MASONRY ON THE FAMILY DOLLARSTORE IN OLD NORTH ST. LOUIS PROVIDES A STRONG ANDDURABLE STRUCTURE WITH A PLEASING PRESENTATION.

MASONRY INDUSTRY PLATINUM SPONSORS

CORRECTION: The last issue, Masonry 23.1, page 11, misidentified the engineers in the “Shelter from the Storm” At A Glance box.Toth & Associates, Inc. of Springfield, MO was both the civil and structural engineers for that project. We regret the error.

backtoschool with masonry construction · 4 masonry 23:2 the wentzville school district might be...

Documents