Books by "Michael W. Foss"
4 books found
Expedient techniques for reinforcing wood floor joist systems were evaluated by building 15 test specimens and subjecting them to static tests in a 200-kip loader. Each specimen consisted of three 2- by 10-inch by 16-foot floor joists (16 inches on center). Two sheets of 4- by 8-foot by 3/4-inch plywood and two sheets of 4- by 8-foot by 1/4-inch Masonite were centered and nailed to the joists. A 2- by 10-inch by 4-foot header board was nailed to each end of the floor specimen. Unreinforced and reinforced floor specimens were tested. The expedient techniques of joist reinforcement evaluated were: (1) 1-1/2-inch by 16-foot by 1/8-inch steel strap nailed to the bottom of the joists, (2) 4- by 8-foot by 1/4-inch plywood nailed to the bottom of the joists, (3) U-shaped hanger straps bolted around the joists, (4) combination of the hanger straps and 1-1/2-inch by 16-foot by 1/8-inch steel strap, and (5) 22-gage galvanized steel strap nailed to the bottom of the joists.
Includes maps of the U.S. Congressional districts.
Accurate and strategic evidence that the decline of the mainline, progressive church can be slowed and even reversed, despite the challenges it is facing.
Two of the most vocal activists on racial issues in the church here seek nothing less than a conversion of American Christianity. Campolo and Battle expose the sad history and present realities of racism in the churches and then lift up a vision of a church and society without racism. To achieve reconciliation among Christians, they argue, both black and white churches need to acknowledge and overcome substantial problems in their traditions. Campolo and Battle then directly challenge Christians to a deeper spirituality, enabling them to resume leadership in overcoming and redressing America's legacy of racial division.