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  • Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector’s Handbook, Tenth Edition

    Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector’s Handbook, Tenth Edition

    $44.95

    The Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector’s Handbook covers all aspects of reinforced concrete masonry construction and inspection. The materials are based on Code requirements and practical experience. The 10th edition incorporates the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code; the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-16) and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602-16). This nationally recognized publication is the primary source of information for understanding the material required for the Structural Masonry Inspection Certification Exam administered by ICC. Every inspectors, designer, and contractors should have a copy of this important publication.


    This publication is no longer in stock and will not be reprinted.

    Visit the International Code Council to purchase a PDF.

  • Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook, 8th Edition

    Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook, 8th Edition

    $119.95

    Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook, 8th Edition, is based on the requirements of the 2015 International Building Code®. This book is useful to designers of reinforced masonry in eliminating repetitious and routine calculations. This handbook will increase the understanding and reduce the time required for masonry design. Included with each printed copy is a digital copy along with other MIA publications and valuable industry links.


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    Sustainability E-News Sponsorship

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 1, No. 1

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 1, No. 1

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, January-June 1981 contains:

    • Prelaid Masonry Panels on Multi-story Buildings, K. Bailey
    • Yugoslavian Research Conference on Earthquake Engineering, J. E. Amrhein
    • Glossary of Masonry Terms
    • A Practical Methodology for the Design of Masonry Walls, J. Colville
    • Effect of the Aspect Ratio of the Unit on Flexural Tensile Strength of Brick Masonry,  A. Hamid
    • Modern Masonry Structures and Their Weather Resistance, P. T. Mikluchin

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 1, No. 2

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 1, No. 2

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 1, No. 2, July-December 1981 contains:

    • Slender Walls Research Program by California Structural Engineers, J.E. Amrhein
    • Distribution of Lateral Forces in Multistory Masonry Shear Wall Systems, L. Cerny and C. Baldridge
    • Analysis of the Diametral Masonry Core Shear Test Specimen, R. H. Atkinson
    • Torsional Strength of Brick Masonry Joints, A. A. Hamid and M. E. Tate
    • Ductility of Unconfined and Confined Concrete Masonry Shear Walls, M. J. N. Priestly

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 10, No. 1

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 10, No. 1

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 10, No. 1, August 1991 contains:

    • An Overview of Prestressed Masonry, A.E. Schultz and M.J. Scolforo
    • Present and Future Techniques for Nondestructive Evaluation of Masonry Structures, D.P. Abrams and J.H. Matthys
    • Cyclic Behavior of Joint Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls, A.A. Hamid, C. Chia-Calabria, and H.G. Harris
    • Distribution of Shear Forces in Walls having Openings, J.E. Saliba and A.J. Sexton
    • Flexural Strength of Masonry with Reference to a New Code of Practice for Europe (Eurocode 6), C. Fudge, N. Bright, and A Ohler
    • A Limit State Design Criteria for Masonry, G.C. Hart
    • Prestressed Clay Brickwork Bridge Abutments, S.W. Garrity and T.G. Garwood
    • Bricks for Future Lunar Structures, I.C. Dialer
    • Effect of Loading Platen Thickness on Masonry Unit and Prism Strengths, R.H. Atkinson
      U.S. Coordinated Progam for Masonry Building Research: Sixth Year Status, J.L. Noland

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 10, No. 2

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 10, No. 2

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 10, No. 2, February 1992 contains:

    • What is Wrong with Brick Masonry Veneer over Steel Studs?, C.T. Grimm
    • Expected Value Wall Performance, G.C. Hart
    • Engineering Design Provisions for Prestressed Masonry, Part 1 – Masonry Stresses, and Part 2 – Steel Stresses and other Considerations, A.E. Schultz and M.J. Scolforo
    • The Effect of Slenderness and End Restraint on the Behavior of Masonry Prisms – A Literature Review, G.R. Kingsley, J.L. Noland and M.P. Schuller
    • Computer Program for Analysis of Masonry Shear Walls, A. Nanni and J.S. Juwana
    • Evaluating Lateral Strength of Existing Unreinforced Brick Piers in the Laboratory, G.S. Epperson and D.P. Abrams
    • Relationship of Earthquake Damage of Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls to the Frequency of the Ground Motion, J.C. Kariotis, M.A. Rahman, and A.M. El-Mustapha
    • Seismic Isolation and Analysis of the Salt Lake City and County Building, R.L. Mayes, B.I. Sveinsson, and L.R. Jones

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 11, No. 1

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 11, No. 1

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 11, No. 1, August 1992 contains:

    • Service Load Design Equations for Unreinforced Masonry Construction, J. Colville
    • Thermal Stresses in Composite Masonry Walls, M.A. Rahman and S.C. Anand
    • A Proposed Seismic Design Approach for Masonry Shear Walls incorporating Foundation Uplift, D.K. Nakaki and G.C. Hart
    • Splitting Tensile and Compressive Strength Relationship of Concrete Paving Blocks, N. Ghafoori, and D. R. Smith
    • State-of-the-Art of Concrete Masonry Units, M.K. Tadros, G.L. Krause, B.Amiri and Steve Sweeney
    • Stability of Hollow Masonry Walls, J. Colville
    • Compressive Strength of Partially Grouted Concrete Masonry Using Small Scale Wall Elements, A.A. Hamid and S.R. Des. Chandrakeerthy
    • Old Research on Masonry Bond, H.C. Fischer
    • Statistical Requirements for Masonry Testing, R.H. Atkinson

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 11, No. 2

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 11, No. 2

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 11, No. 2, February 1993 contains:

    • Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls under Combined Axial and Flexural Loading, R.A. McLain, D.I. McLean, and T.L. McLain
    • The Time-Dependent Behaviour of Masonry Prisms: An Interpretaion, L. Binda and A. Anzani
    • Performance of Concrete Masonry Beams, G.C. Hart and J.J.E. Jang
    • Structural Reliability Analysis of Concrete Masonry Beams, G.C. Hart and J.J.E. jang
    • Clay Brickwork – An Alternative Material for New Highway Structures, S.W. Garrity
    • Quality Assessment of Concrete Paving Blocks Using Non-Destructive Measurements of Early-Age Properties, N. Ghafoori and D.R. Smith
    • Influence of Confining Steel on Flexural Response of Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls, P.B. Shing, E.W. Carter and J.L. Noland
    • Flexural Strength of Masonry with Reference to a New Code of Practice for Europe (Eurocode 6), C. Fudge, N. Bright, and A. Ohler

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 12, No. 1

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 12, No. 1

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 12, No. 1, August 1993 contains:

    • Masonry Vener Anchors and Cavity Wall Ties, C.T. Grimm
    • Flexural Behavior and Strength of Reinforced Masonry Walls Built with Masonry Cement Mortar, B.E. Abboud, A. Hamid and H.G. Harris
    • A Structural Component Model for Masonry Flexural Walls, Gary C. Hart and J.W. Jaw
    • The Effect of Reinforcement on the Shear Response of Grouted Concrete Masonry, M.M Khattab and R.G. Drysdale
    • Transverse Strength of Damaged URM Infills, D.P. Abrams, R. Angel, and J. Uzarski
    • Preliminary Results from the TCCMAR 5-Story Full-Scale Reinforced Masonry Research Building Test, F. Seible, G. Hegemier, N. Priestley, G. Kingsley, A. Igarashi, and A. Kirkchbasche
    • Evaluation of Shear Strength of Reinforced Masonry Walls, P.B. Shing, J.D. Brunner and H.R. Lotfi
    • The Seismic Resistance of Historical Urban Buildings and the Interventions in Their Floor Systems: An Experimental Study,
    • M. Tomasevic, M. Lutman, and P.Weiss
    • Mortar Tensile/Compressive Strength Ratio, C.T. Grimm

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 12, No. 2

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 12, No. 2

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 12, No. 2, February 1994 contains:

    • Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Beams Without Web Reinforcement, S.M. Fereig
    • Shape Optimization of an Ultra-Lightweight CMU, M.A. Khalifa, M.K. Tadros, S.G. Low, and A.E. Magzoub
    • Seismic Resistance of Brick-Infilled Steel Frames With and Without Retrofit, J.B. Mander and B. Nair
    • Effects of Time-Dependent Deformations on the Behavior of Reinforced Masonry Columns, H. Ben-Omran, J.I. Glanville, and M.A. Hatzinikolas
    • State-of-the-Art of Masonry Retaining Walls, R.K. Devalapura, G.L. Krause, and M.K. Tadros
    • Masonry Lintels – Shear Failure Analysis, Z. Soric
    • Nonlinear Models for Shear Failure in Confined Masonry Walls, M.O. Moroni, M. Astroza, and S. Tavonatti
    • Behavior of Unreinforced Masonry Structures during the 1992 Erzincan Turkey, Earthquake, M. Bruneau and M Saatcioglu
    • Effect of the Time of Application of Curing Membranes on Mortar Properties, M.A. Amjad and S.H. Srour
    • Delamination of Masonry Pavements, C.T. Grimm
    • Masonry Keywords, C.T. Grimm

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 13 No. 1

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 13 No. 1

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 13, No. 1, August 1994 contains:

    • Behavior and Design of Multi-Story Masonry Walls Under In-Plane Seismic Loading, G. Leiva and R.E. Klingner
    • Influence of Curing Types and Age on Bulk and Surface Properties of Concrete Paving Blocks, N. Ghafoori and B.M Sukandur
    • Probabilities, Safety Factors, and Limit State Design, J.C. Kariotis
    • Aseismic Strengthening of Historical Stone-Masonry Buildings by Building-Friendly Technologies, M. Tomasevic, V Apih, and M. Lutman
    • Finite Block Analysis of Masonry Arches, J.M. Gebara and A.D. Pan
    • Performance of Structures During the Oct. 12, 1992 Cairo Earthquake, A.A. Rahman and K.M. Yousri
    • How to Look at a Brick Wall, C.T. Grimm

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 13 No. 2

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 13 No. 2

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 13, No. 2, February 1995 contains:

    • Preliminary Results of the Influence of Shear Connected Wythes on the Ability of Cavity Walls to Carry Vertical Loads, A. Goyal, M.A. Hatzinikolas, and A.E. Elwi
    • Lap Splices in Flexurally Loaded Masonry Walls, J.D. Blake, M.L. Marsh, and D.I. McLean
    • Evaluation of the Flatjack Test of Brick Masonry, L.F. Kahn and S.E. Turner
    • Flexural Bond Strength of Clay Brick Masonry, S.L. Wood
    • Evaluation of the Compressive Strength of Masonry by Prism Sampling, R.D. Thomas and M.J. Scolforo
    • Test Program on the Seismic Behavior of Confined Masonry Structures, S.M. Alcocer and R. Meli
    • Effect of Mortar Shrinkage on In-Plane Stresses in Clay Brickwork, D.P. Abrams
    • Use of Masonry as a Building Material in the Arabian Gulf Region, A.A. Hamid
    • Masonry Cavity Walls: A Bibliography, C.T. Grimm

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 14 No. 1

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 14 No. 1

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 14, No. 1, August 1996 contains:

    • Masonry Throughout History, C.T. Grimm
    • Structural Response to Bomb Blasts, M.A. Amjad
    • A Study of Masonry Arch Bridges Using Finite Element Analysis, N.G. Gong, B.S. Choo, and M.G. Coutie
    • Strengthening of Hollow Block Masonry Basement Walls with Plastic Reinforcing Bars, A.A. Hamid
    • Effects of Horizontal Confinement on the Behavior of Ancient Masonry Towers, G. Ballio and G.M. Calvi
    • Minimum Horizontal Reinforcement Requirements for Seismic Design of Masonry Walls, A.E. Schultz
    • Shear Strength of Reinforced Masonry Walls, J.D. Brunner and P.B. Shing
    • The Significance of the Gauging System in the Flatjack In-Situ Test, P. Ronca
    • Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls, A. Madan, A.M. Reinhorn, and J.B. Mander
    • Development and Testing of Prestressed Clay Brick Walls, R.K. Devalapura, G.L. Krause, and M.K. Tadros

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 14 No. 2

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 14 No. 2

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 14, No. 2, December 1996 contains:

    • Use of Finite Element in Masonry Structures, J.E. Saliba, R.S. Al-Akkad, and G. Sawaya
    • Insulated Concrete Masonry: Theoretical R. Values, T.A. Holm
    • Effect of Mortar Air Content on Masonry, C.T. Grimm
    • Deterioration of Masonry Surfaces and Surfaces Treatments, L. Binda, P. Rocca, and T. Squarcina
    • Development of Plastic-Reinforced Wall Ties, J.Q. Burndette, A.A. Hamid, and J. Larralde
    • The Strength of Hollow Masonry Walls Under Concentrated Vertical Loads, P.W. Kleemon, N. DeVitis, and A.W. Page
    • Behavior of Unreinforced Brick Masonry under Lateral Cyclic Loading, Y. Zhuge, J. Corderoy, and D. Thambiratnam
    • Seismic Retrofitting of URM Walls with Fiber Composites, M.R. Ehsami and H. Saadatmanesh

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  • TMS eJournal, Vol. 15 No. 1

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 15 No. 1

    $75.00

    TMS Journal, Vol. 15, No. 1, June 1997 contains:

    • Fontana’s Re-Erection of the Obelisk at Saint Peter’s Basilica, C.T. Grimm
    • Concentrically and Eccentrically Loaded Concrete Masonry Prisms, F. Khalaf
    • Historical Development of Brick Size and Nomenclature, C.T. Grimm
    • Material Model for Concrete and Clay Masonry, A. Hamid
    • Waste Thermoplastic in Concrete Masonry, M.J. Gawedzinski and D.N. Richardson
    • Waste Materials in Brick Manufacturing, E. Ramadan, A.M. Made, and J. Colville
    • Deicing Salt Resistance of Concrete Block Pavers, N. Ghafoori and R. Mathis
    • Non destructive Evaluation of Masonry Structures using the Impact-Echo Method, T.J. Williams, M. Sansalone, W.B. Streett, R.W. Poston, and A.R. Whitlock
    • Performance Assessment of Concrete Masonry Wall Buildings using Monte Carlo Simulation, G.T. Zorapapel, G.C. Hart, and D.M. Frangopol

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