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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The author is grateful for the help and assistance provided by many individuals with whom
he had numerous discussions about the interpretation and the intent of the MSJC-08 Code
during the writing of this book. Notably, these include Dr. Richard Bennett, Department
of Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.; Dr. Dave McLean,
Department of Civil Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash.; and
Mr. Jason Thompson, Director of Engineering, National Concrete Masonry Association
(NCMA), Herndon, Va.
Many individuals have contributed to this book by generously providing permission to
use information and illustrations from their publications. These include Jason Thompson,
Director of Engineering, National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA); Brian Trimble,
Sr. Director Engineering Services and Architectural Outreach, Brick Industry Association
(BIA); Jamie Farny, Portland Cement Association (PCA); Neal S. Anderson, Vice President
of Engineering, Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI); Kurt Siggard, Executive
Director, Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN); and many
others. The author is thankful to his student Edward Perez for his help in providing many
of the computer-generated line drawings for this book.
The author appreciates the patience and understanding of the senior acquisitions editor
of this book, Larry Hager, McGraw-Hill, and is thankful to Mark Johnson, Vice President,
International Code Council, for advice and encouragement provided during the writing of
this book.
The author is very thankful to Preeti Longia Sinha, Glyph International, the project
manager for this book, for her professionalism, insight, suggestions, guidance, and, above
all, patience, provided through endless e-mails during the production phase of this book.
Great care has been exercised in organizing and presenting the material in this book,
including giving due credit for permission. However, in spite of numerous proofreadings,
it is inevitable that some errors and omissions will still be found. The author would be
grateful to readers for conveying to him any errors they might find, and for any suggestions
or comments offered.

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