The Masonry Society Journal

North America’s only peer-reviewed technical journal dedicated to research, construction, materials, and design of masonry.

TMS Journal provides a platform for in-depth articles on masonry-related topics. Content includes Technical Papers and General Interest Articles, along with discussions of these papers. Common topics include masonry materials, structural systems, code requirements, and construction practices across research, design, and application.

Indexed in Clarivate’s Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).

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Recent Papers

Comparison of Reinforced Masonry Shear Wall and Seismic Design Provisions

Published December 2024

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Laboratory Testing of Historic Mortars: Part 1 – A Close Look to a 200-year-old Historic Clay-Lime Mortar

Published December 2024

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All Cracked Up Over Icr

Published December 2024

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Indexing & Discoverability

TMS Journal is indexed in Clarivate’s Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), a Web of Science collection that includes peer-reviewed journals demonstrating editorial rigor, ethical publishing practices, and relevance to their research fields. Inclusion in ESCI increases the visibility and discoverability of published papers within the global research community.

For Authors & Reviewers

For Authors

  • Review the submission requirements
  • Prepare your manuscript using the TMS Journal template
  • Submit via the TMS Journal Scholastica portal
  • Await review
  • Communicate with editors during the revision process
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For Reviewers

  • Evaluate papers for technical accuracy, originality, and clarity
  • Assess the practical relevance of research findings to masonry design, materials, and construction
  • Provide constructive, objective feedback for authors to improve technical content and presentation
  • Complete reviews in accordance with the journal’s peer-review guidelines and timelines
  • Contact info@temp.masonrysociety.org if you are interested in becoming a reviewer for TMS Journal