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A review of 2019

The Masonry Centre at the University of Alberta turned 1 year on January 25th2020. Over the past year, the Masonry Centre has been really focused on developing economical, sustainable and durable masonry systems. Their on-going commitment to their mission statement is evident in their success and the success of their students. Here is a flashback…

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Masonry Centre Inauguration

A formal ceremony to celebrate the inauguration of the Masonry Centre of the University of Alberta was held on Friday, January 25th, 2019. Representatives from research institutes (Alberta Masonry Council, Canada Masonry Design Centre), local industry (Masonry Contractors’ Association of Alberta, FERO), and academia attended the ceremony. The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr.…

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Earthquake Reconnaissance Trip

17 – 23 October, 2017 On 19 September 2017, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit central Mexico, resulting in the collapse of over 40 buildings. Shortly after a pair of earthquakes struck Mexico in the second half of 2017, the Canadian Association of Earthquake Engineering (CAEE) formed a team of academics, researchers, and practitioners to conduct…

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Welcome to the Masonry Centre!

The Masonry Centre at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering will be launching soon. It will be the first of its kind throughout Western Canada. With a $2.5 million contribution from the Northern Chapter of the Masonry Contractors Association of Alberta (MCAA-North), the Faculty has established an endowed Chair of the Masonry Systems within…

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