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  • ACI-TMS CODE 122.1-21 Thermal Bridge Mitigation for Buildings Having Concrete and Masonry Walls and Masonry Veneer — Download Version

    ACI-TMS CODE 122.1-21 Thermal Bridge Mitigation for Buildings Having Concrete and Masonry Walls and Masonry Veneer — Download Version

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    This code prescribes minimum design and construction requirements for mitigating thermal bridges in the building envelopes of new buildings and additions to existing buildings. It applies to buildings having concrete or masonry walls; masonry veneer, including veneer attached to frame walls; and balconies or components that extend through the building envelope. It also has criteria for metal thermal bridges in these buildings.

    This code is applicable to commercial and mid- to high-rise residential buildings that use either electricity or fossil fuel (regardless of the generation source). It can be used with applicable energy codes and standards.

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  • ACI-TMS CODE 216.1-14 Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies — Download Version

    ACI-TMS CODE 216.1-14 Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies — Download Version

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    Fire resistance of building elements is an important consideration in building design. While structural design considerations for concrete and masonry at ambient temperature conditions are addressed by ACI 318 and TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5, respectively, these codes do not consider the impact of fire on concrete and masonry construction. This standard contains design and analytical procedures for determining the fire resistance of concrete and masonry members and building assemblies. Where differences occur in specific design requirements between this standard and ACI 318 and TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5, as in the case of cover protection of steel reinforcement, the more stringent of the requirements shall apply.

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

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

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    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.


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  • TMS 402/602-13 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (MSJC 2013) - Download Version

    TMS 402/602-13 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (MSJC 2013) – Download Version

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    TMS 402-13/ACI 530-13/ASCE 5-13 and TMS 602-13/ACI 530.1-13/ASCE 6-13.

    The 2013 edition of Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures introduced major technical and organizational updates from the 2011 edition and is referenced by the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) for the design and construction of structural masonry, masonry veneer, and glass unit masonry.

    Key changes include a complete reformatting for improved usability, a new appendix introducing an optional limit design method for special reinforced masonry shear walls, and a new prescriptive design chapter for partition walls. Additional updates cover moment magnifier provisions for reinforced masonry, revised design rules for partially grouted shear walls, and enhanced veneer requirements for seismic design categories D, E, and F.

    Published jointly by TMS, ACI, and ASCE, this edition provides a coordinated and authoritative standard for masonry design and construction under the 2015 IBC.


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  • TMS 402/602-11 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures, 2011 (MSJC 2011) - Download Version

    TMS 402/602-11 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures, 2011 (MSJC 2011) – Download Version

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    This product is the download version of the 2011 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5, TMS 602/ACI 530.1/ASCE 6 and companion commentaries developed by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC).


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  • TMS 402/602-08 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures, 2008 (MSJC 2008) - Download Version

    TMS 402/602-08 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures, 2008 (MSJC 2008) – Download Version

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    This product is the download version of the 2008 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures – MSJC (Masonry Standards Joint Committee) (TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5 and TMS 602/ACI 530.1/ASCE 6).


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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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  • Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures - Download Version

    Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures – Download Version

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    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

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

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

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    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.


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  • Masonry Designers' Guide - 2013 Download Version

    Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2013 Download Version

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    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.

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  • Masonry Basics, 2nd Edition - Download Version

    Masonry Basics, 2nd Edition – Download Version

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    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.


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  • Design and Construction Guidelines for Dry-Stack Concrete Masonry - Download Version

    Design and Construction Guidelines for Dry-Stack Concrete Masonry – Download Version

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    Design and Construction Guidelines for Dry-Stack Concrete Masonry was developed as a non-mandatory aid for designers, building officials, contractors, educators, and others interested in dry-stack masonry construction.

    Dry-stack masonry construction, which consists of individual masonry units placed without the use of mortar in the head and bed joints, is one of the earliest forms of construction. Despite its historical use, there is little in the way of contemporary design and construction guidance in the United States on the use of dry-stack masonry systems for structural applications. Because the majority of dry-stack research has been limited to reinforced or prestressed concrete masonry construction, the scope of this guide is limited to reinforced or prestressed, dry-stack construction of concrete masonry units.


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  • Standards for Architectural Cast Stone, 2023 Edition (Download Version)

    Standards for Architectural Cast Stone, 2023 Edition (Download Version)

    $90.00

    Standards for Architectural Cast Stone contains three standards and their commentaries:

    • Standard for Design of Architectural Cast Stone (TMS 404)
    • Standard for Fabrication of Architectural Cast Stone (TMS 504)
    • Standard Specification for Installation of Architectural Cast Stone (TMS 604)


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    Key updates and revisions incorporated by the Committee include:

    • Updates for coordination with other reference standards including updates to reflect changes in ASTM standards and reference to the 2022 edition of ASCE/SEI 7.
    • General cleanup and clarification of provisions and expanded commentary.
    • Introduced new deflection limits of l/600 for cast stone subjected to out-of-plane loads.
    • Removed the historical drying shrinkage limit of 0.000325, replaced by a requirement that drying shrinkage be tested and reported.
    • Minimum thickness requirement of 2.5 inches (64 mm) for all cast stone units.
    • Permitting the use of glass fiber reinforced polymer bars meeting ASTM D7957/C7957M.
    • Minimum qualifications for testing labs and inspection agencies are required to be defined.

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  • Standards for Architectural Cast Stone, 2016 Edition - Download Version

    Standards for Architectural Cast Stone, 2016 Edition – Download Version

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    Standards for Architectural Cast Stone contains three standards and their commentaries:

    TMS 404 covers the design of structures and assemblies incorporating or consisting of cast stone products and elements. Among the subjects covered are: definitions; contract documents; project drawings; design loads; material properties; strength and serviceability; analysis and design; section properties; reinforcement detailing; and quality assurance.

    TMS 504 covers the fabrication of cast stone products and elements. Among the subjects covered are: ASTM standards; shop drawings; material properties; reinforcing steel; detailing; anchors; ties; corrosion protection; and delivery.

    TMS 604 covers the installation of cast stone assemblies and elements. Among the subjects covered are: installation; construction; submittals; materials; mortars; masonry; quality assurance; inspection; and tolerances.


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