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Presentation to Structural Engineers Association of Texas (SEAoT) – Fort Worth Chapter
Thank you to Alan Pettingale with Specialized Masonry Restoration for a great presentation on cavity wall ties at our February monthly meeting! Also a big thank you to Specialized Masonry Restoration for sponsoring the meeting! We look forward to seeing everyone this month for the next meeting.
FORT WORTH SEAoT FEBRUARY 2024 MEETING
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12 Noon
Place: Reata Restaurant
Address: 310 Houston St. Fort Worth, 76102
Investigating Existing Masonry
Presented by:
Mr. Alan Pettingale
Bio:
Specialized Masonry Restoration’s Alan Pettingale has thirty years of professional experience in masonry repair systems, site assessment surveys, forensic testing and implementing a wide range of remedial strategies for masonry stabilization. Alan’s expertise is in the application of masonry restoration for schools, churches, colleges, historical, residential and commercial buildings in the United States and England.
He has co-authored papers on cavity wall tie corrosion investigation and lateral restraint anchors. He also has a continuing education Historic Masonry Workshop available at The Masonry Society.
Mr. Pettingale serves on the Existing Masonry Committee of The Masonry Society.
Presentation Description:
Identifying masonry veneer anchorage concerns and specifying remedial wall tie systems
· Appraisal of existing construction
· Choice of repair strategy
· Options for remedial tying systems
· Repair techniques
· Troubleshooting
Identifying stability concerns with unreinforced masonry structures and specifying remedial stabilization
· Lateral restraint anchors for stabilizing existing brick walls
· Post-installed mortar joint bed reinforcement
· Cementitious vertical installed anchors in Historic facades