A series of large-scale tests were recently concluded in the SEESL Laboratory at the University at Buffalo. The tests are part of a five-year project funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The goal of the project is to improve the e

Anchor Bolt Provisions in the Masonry Code

Tech Talk: Veneer Anchors For New Construction

CINTEC International has developed a new type of dissipative wall anchor.

I have been around masonry anchors my entire life. My grandfather started our anchor manufacturing business 92 years ago. Having been involved full-time in this business for the last 36 years, I have witnessed the creation of many extraordinary masonry b

A look at what anchors work, some we may not have considered, what’s new, and what should no longer be used.

Cintec North America has released Seistec, a CINTEC Reinforcing Anchor System used for seismic repair or for retrofitting seismic upgrading of structures made of masonry materials.

Cintec North America, a structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation company, offers solutions to protect people and property against earthquakes.

Seistec strengthens integrity of wall-to-wall and wall-to-floor constructions

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation and Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. signed an agreement to form a strategic alliance.

While the economic conditions of these last five years have crippled most cities, the timing of City Creek Center has been like manna to the people of Salt Lake City.

Manasquan Premium Fasteners has expanded its product line with the addition of Strong-Bolt 2 type 316 stainless steel wedge anchors by Simpson Strong-Tie.

Mike Ripley, national sales manager for Wire-Bond, discusses two of the company’s product offerings.

Like any industry, the anchors, connectors and fasteners industries have faced trying, if not impossible, economic times during the last three years. Masonry spoke with three of this industry???s leaders to learn what it takes to survive, sus

Millions of people live in high seismic zones in the United States. We take a look at how to install seismic anchors by the code.

The WWTA anchor for residential and commercial brick veneer construction is new from Heckmann Building Products.