A. Rhett Whitlock Awarded ASTM Manufactured Masonry Units Top Award

Words: Anonymous Anonymous

In June 2017, ASTM International’s committee on Manufactured Masonry Units (C15) presented its top annual award — the Award of Merit — to A. Rhett Whitlock, president of WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Murrells Inlet, S.C. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards.

The committee honored Whitlock for his dedication to preparing standards related to the manufacturing of masonry units. He has been a member of ASTM since 1985, having previously won the Alan H. Yorkdale Memorial Award (1997).

Whitlock is a member of ASTM, The Masonry Society (serving as an author on the Masonry Designer's Guide), the International Masonry Society, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Construction Specifications Institute. He received his Ph.D. in civil engineering from Clemson University.

Helping our world work better
More 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally, improving the lives of millions each day. Working across borders, disciplines, and industries, ASTM harnesses the expertise of more than 30,000 members to create consensus and improve performance in manufacturing and materials, products and processes, systems and services. For more information, visit www.astm.org.

Media Inquiries: Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org

Bonding with Masonry 2024: Q3

This issue’s questions come from a Mason Contractor, an Architect, and an Engineer.  What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.   Q.  A Mason Contractor writes that they have a project to install a concret

About: Featured
How Technology Can Help Increase Efficiency Within Your Masonry Company

Masonry, a craft as old as civilization itself. From the Pyramids of Egypt to the Great Wall of China, we've been stacking bricks with a precision that would make any Lego master jealous. But let's face it, while the techniques might be ancient, the chall

Energy Efficient Shelf Angles in Modern Construction

The conversation around energy efficiency in buildings is multifaceted, requiring a holistic approach to achieve high-performance building envelopes. One often overlooked component in this discussion is the role of shelf angles used in supporting masonry

Masonry in the Media - Highclere Castle, Chatsworth House and More!

Located in Hampshire, England, Highclere Castle has gone through three iterations from its beginnings in the medieval era to today. Ownership of the estate’s land can be traced back to 749 A.D.

About: Featured