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Jeffrey L. Elder, General Sales Manager, Interstate Brick and HC Muddox is nationally recognized for his role in the design and promotion of hollow clay structural brick for the past 26 years. Elder is a licensed Structural Engineer (UT), and a LEED™ Accredited Professional. He has served for the past 18 years as Technical Chairman for Western States Clay Products Association - the structural research arm of the brick industry. Elder has authored or co-authored numerous magazine articles, technical documents, and publications to include “Fire Endurance Ratings of Clay Brick Masonry”, “Notes on the Selection, Design and Construction of Reinforced Hollow Clay Masonry”, Design Guide for Structural Brick Veneer”, Atlas Brick Technical Data”, “Efflorescence, Can it be Controlled?”, and Design Guide for Anchored Brick Veneer Over Steel Studs”. Elder is a member of The Masonry Society and has actively participated in The Masonry Standards Joint Committee, Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards, ASTM, and is listed in the TMS Speaker Directory. Elder holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Structures from Brigham Young University, Provo. |
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