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Existing Masonry Night School: Transitional Structures #7 – Developing a Maintenance Plan for Existing Masonry

During Existing Masonry Night School: Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures, instructors will discuss the most common issues in assessing, maintaining, and where needed, repairing masonry cladding systems constructed in North America between the 1880 and 1945. While masonry is extraordinarily durable, maintenance is required from time to time. Based on inspection and...

Introduction to Allowable Stress Design of Masonry and Design Methodologies (Allowable Stress Design Night School #1)

This introductory session introduces the Allowable Stress Design of Masonry series and reviews basic Allowable Stress Design concepts. Dr. McGinley will present key differences between allowable stress design and strength design procedures. This session will also review masonry assemblies and systems, noting their purposes and resistance to primary loads. Attendees will learn about typical masonry...

Design of Beams (Allowable Stress Design Night School #2)

The second session of the Allowable Stress Design of Masonry series reviews allowable stress design of masonry beams and lintels. This session also provides an examination of whether arching action can be used to reduce the loads on these elements. Deflection calculations will be reviewed, along with code compliance requirements relating to reinforcement and grouting....

Design of Walls for Axial Load and Out-of-Plane Loads (Allowable Stress Design Night School #3)

During this session, allowable stress design of masonry walls loaded with out-of-plane loads and axial loads will be reviewed. Differences in the Allowable Stress design provisions and strength design procedures will be briefly discussed, especially the secondary bending moments. Learning Objectives Review the design of walls loaded with out-of-plane with axial loads, including a brief...

Wall Design for In-Plane Loads & Seismic Detailing (Allowable Stress Design Night School #4)

Shear walls are critical building elements to resist in-plane loads and are, for masonry, the wind and seismic-force-resisting system. This session will review Allowable Stress Design of shear walls, along with both seismic detailing requirements and minimum/maximum detailing requirements for such walls. Design for in-plane shear, including shear friction, and in-plane flexure will be explored...

Design of Columns and Pilasters & Out of Plane Load Distribution (Allowable Stress Design Night School #5)

Masonry columns and pilasters are often used in masonry buildings to carry large, concentrated loads, and, for pilasters, to support exterior walls subjected to out-of-plane loads. ASD design and detailing required for these elements will be reviewed. This session will also look at several sample masonry buildings to illustrate system behavior and overall design methodology....

Reinforcement & Connectors (Allowable Stress Design Night School #6)

Reinforcement and connectors are essential to ensure a proper load path in masonry buildings. This session will review basic detailing requirements for reinforcement and connectors, and specific requirements for their design when using allowable stress procedures for masonry. Lap length requirements for reinforcement, use of hooks and confinement bars, and the design of anchor bolts...

2022 Spring Meeting – Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 4440 West John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX, United States

The 2022 Spring Meeting of The Masonry Society will be held April 7-9, 2022 in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX at the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel Join us to participate in TMS business and committee meetings (including TMS 402/602 meetings) and network with other masonry professionals at social events. Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel The Sheraton DFW Airport...

$135 – $345

Achieving Resilience – How Masonry Supports Resilient Designs

This course provides an overview of resilient design and discusses how resilient design is and is not covered by building codes and standards. The role of masonry construction in meeting resilient design goals is explained, and the inherent properties of masonry that make it resilient are described. Examples of resilient design strategies are provided. Credit:...

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2022 Masonry Educators’ Workshop

A virtual Masonry Educators’ Workshop has been scheduled from June 21-23, 2022 The Masonry Educators’ Workshop (MEW) provides educators with the resources and background needed to effectively teach masonry, especially at the college and university level. As a workshop participant, you will learn from leading educators, practitioners, and industry leaders about the newest ideas in...