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  • Masonry Course Notes (Based on the 2016 TMS 402/602)

    Masonry Course Notes (Based on the 2016 TMS 402/602)

    $45.00

    These masonry course notes were developed for use in semester‐long, undergraduate or combined undergraduate/graduate courses in masonry design. The notes serve as a textbook for structural design classes or could be used to supplement critical topics in construction management courses.

    This edition of the Masonry Course Notes is based on the 2016 edition of TMS 402/602.

    This student version contains one item to replace a textbook:

    1. 25 lectures, each intended for presentation in about 75 minutes

    The instructor version includes all items listed below:

    1. 25 lectures, each intended for presentation in about 75 minutes
    2. Sample syllabus
    3. Excel files that accompany selected lectures such as interaction diagrams
    4. Set of homework assignments that could be used in structural design classes

    Instructors: Email tmsaccountant@temp.masonrysociety.org to request access to these additional resources.

    This is an electronic-only publication.
    No printed copies are available.
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  • Masonry Course Notes (Based on the 2013 TMS 402/602)

    Masonry Course Notes (Based on the 2013 TMS 402/602)

    $40.00

    These masonry course notes were developed for use in semester-long, undergraduate or a graduate course in masonry as part of a civil engineering or architectural engineering curriculum.  Selected parts of the notes can also be used in architecture or construction courses. They comprise 25 lectures (plus a list of references), each intended for presentation in about 75 minutes. These Course Notes reference the 2013 TMS 402/602.

    This is an electronic-only publication.
    No printed copies are available.
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  • Masonry Designers' Guide – 2022 Download Version

    Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2022 Download Version

    $220.00

    The Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2022 (MDG-2022) is a companion resource to TMS 402/602-22, offering practical guidance and more than 150 detailed design examples to help users confidently apply the latest masonry code and specification provisions.

    Developed for engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, building officials, and educators, this comprehensive reference begins with foundational chapters on materials, testing, quality assurance, quality control, and construction methods, each aligned with specific sections of TMS 402-22 and TMS 602-22. Subsequent chapters illustrate key design concepts and show how to apply the Code to the structural design of beams, walls, columns, and other masonry members.

    The MDG-2022 also addresses masonry provisions in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and reflects updates in ASCE/SEI 7-22, ensuring alignment with current U.S. design standards.

    Highlights of the 2022 Edition

    • 150+ worked examples covering concrete and clay masonry, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), prestressed masonry, glass unit masonry, and more.

    • 60+ comprehensive building design examples in Chapters 19–21, illustrating full designs for three representative masonry buildings.

    • New examples on GFRP-reinforced masonry, masonry veneer, anchor bolts, and other recently introduced topics.

    • Fully updated references and expanded commentary to clarify practical application of TMS 402/602-22 requirements.

    For a closer look, view sample pages and example summaries at the bottom of this page.

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    ⚠️ Digital Download Terms & Software Requirements

    Before purchasing a digital download, please review these requirements and restrictions:

    • Single-user access only. The document license is linked to the purchasing user account.
    • For multi-user access, please visit one of the partners listed above.
    • Delivered as a secure PDC file – requires Locklizard Safeguard Viewer.
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    Need help? Email accounting@temp.masonrysociety.org.

    If you have difficulty or are not satisfied with the digital version, we’re happy to exchange it for a hard copy or issue a refund. Just reply to your receipt, or message the email above.

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  • Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures - Download Version

    Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures – Download Version

    $180.00

    Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures provides background, reference material, and guidance to design professionals, building owners, and contractors confronted with addressing existing masonry construction. Information related to construction characteristics, typical material properties, and analytical approaches are included for historic, transitional, and modern masonry construction typologies. The main focus of the book is structural stabilization, strengthening, and retrofit with maintenance and serviceability items (such as water penetration and cleaning) addressed as subtopics.

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  • Strength Design of Masonry - Download Version

    Strength Design of Masonry – Download Version

    $75.00

    Topics addressed include an introduction to strength design concepts, background on structural masonry, general design, requirements for reinforcement and anchor bolts, and recommendations for construction. Also discussed are strength design procedures for beams, walls, columns, and shear walls. While the guide addresses unreinforced masonry, the primary focus is reinforced masonry designed to the TMS 402/602-16 and the 2018 International Building Code. The book contains dozens of design examples and design tips, coupled with excellent discussion.

    The authors — Dr. Richard Bennett, a Professor at the University of Tennessee, and Mr. John Hochwalt, Director of Engineering at KPFF Engineers — both actively serve on the committee responsible for TMS 402/602, which contains requirements for strength design of masonry.

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    ⚠️ Digital Download Terms & Software Requirements

    Before purchasing a digital download, please review these requirements and restrictions:

    • Single-user access only. The document license is linked to the purchasing user account.
    • For multi-user access, please visit one of the partners listed above.
    • Delivered as a secure PDC file – requires Locklizard Safeguard Viewer.
      Other PDF viewers will not open this file.
    • Allows printing of up to two watermarked copies (the document can be printed twice).
      Contact TMS to inquire about adding prints at no cost.
    • Read more about these limitations.

    Need help? Email accounting@temp.masonrysociety.org.

    If you have difficulty or are not satisfied with the digital version, we’re happy to exchange it for a hard copy or issue a refund. Just reply to your receipt, or message the email above.

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  • Masonry Structures: Behavior and Design, 4th Edition - Download Version

    Masonry Structures: Behavior and Design, 4th Edition – Download Version

    $180.00

    The most widely used masonry textbook, Masonry Structures, Behavior and Design, by Dr. Ahmad Hamid has been revised to discuss new research findings and to reflect the design provisions in the TMS 402/602-16.

    The textbook also includes numerous design examples (based on the strength design method) and two buildings designs of a single-story building and a multistory building. This textbook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate level courses and it is an exceptional reference for practicing designers.

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  • Masonry Designers’ Guide - 2016 Download Version

    Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2016 Download Version

    $160.00

    The MDG-2016 is an excellent resource for designers as well as students learning about masonry because it:

    • was developed by dozens of masonry experts who are familiar both with masonry design and with the Code requirements governing masonry’s use
    • includes over 110 practical examples of typical masonry buildings and components
    • provides practical tips on how to quickly and efficiently design typical masonry
    • includes drawings and photographs to illustrate concepts and procedures discussed

    Topics covered in the 21 chapters of the MDG-2016 include masonry materials, testing, quality assurance, quality control, construction methods, structural design, seismic design, and using the TMS 402/602 with model Building Codes. A companion website provides users with additional resources including a digital copy of the MDG-2016, Excel spreadsheets used in some of the design examples and select technical notes on clay brick and concrete masonry that are often used by designers.

    Available Formats

    Choose from print, digital, or online access through TMS or our distribution partners:

    Access Type Through TMS Through Partners
    Print Hard Copy
    *Hard copies come with a registration card that grants free access to the digital edition
    Online Access – Annual Subscription
    Subscribe through MADCAD
    Download PDC Format
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    ⚠️ Digital Download Terms & Software Requirements

    Before purchasing a digital download, please review these requirements and restrictions:

    • Single-user access only. The document license is linked to the purchasing user account.
    • For multi-user access, please visit one of the partners listed above.
    • Delivered as a secure PDC file – requires Locklizard Safeguard Viewer.
      Other PDF viewers will not open this file.
    • Allows printing of up to two watermarked copies (the document can be printed twice).
      Contact TMS to inquire about adding prints at no cost.
    • Read more about these limitations.

    Need help? Email accounting@temp.masonrysociety.org.

    If you have difficulty or are not satisfied with the digital version, we’re happy to exchange it for a hard copy or issue a refund. Just reply to your receipt, or message the email above.

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  • Masonry Designers' Guide - 2013 Download Version

    Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2013 Download Version

    Price range: $128.00 through $230.00

    Topics covered in the MDG 2013 include masonry materials, testing, quality assurance, quality control, construction methods, structural design, seismic design, and using the TMS 402/602 with model Building Codes.

    *This publication is no longer available in print format

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    Select an MDG-2013 or MDG-2013 & TMS 402/602-13 bundle option below:

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  • Masonry Basics, 2nd Edition - Download Version

    Masonry Basics, 2nd Edition – Download Version

    $35.00

    Masonry Basics, 2nd Edition has been completely revised and updated. It serves as an introduction to masonry design and construction. The various component materials, the ways in which the components are assembled to form the masonry construction, and the weather-resistance and structural implications of the various types of masonry assemblies are described. Highlights of quality assurance and quality control issues are addressed and a few of the most common types of potential deficiencies in masonry construction are described so they can be avoided. Finally, a glossary of masonry terms used in the text is provided.

    Masonry Basics can serve as a beginning text for architects, engineers, contractors, building officials, inspectors, building owners, or anyone else who wants to learn the basics of this industry.

    This product is provided as a secure PDC file and can only be opened through the Locklizard Safeguard Viewer. Other PDF Viewers will not be able to read this file. This document can only be opened by a single user and allows limited printing of up to 2 watermarked copies. Read more about these limitations.

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  • Masonry: The First 10,000 Years Slideshow (PowerPoint for Instructors)

    Masonry: The First 10,000 Years Slideshow (PowerPoint for Instructors)

    $25.00
    This product includes the PowerPoint file for Masonry: The First 10,000 Years. The script and PDF handout for this slideshow are already included in Lectures 1 & 2 of Masonry Course Notes, 2016 Edition.

    This product provides 3 files:

    This 88-slide presentation on the history of masonry was originally prepared as the first two lectures of a semester-long course in masonry engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. It was intended to give students an appreciation for the background of masonry construction. This presentation can be used for a variety of audiences, including architects, engineers, and the public in general.

    Prepared By: Richard E. Klingner and Clayford T. Grimm.

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