TMS eJournal, Vol. 6, No. 1 
Masonry Basics, 2nd Edition 
Standards for Architectural Cast Stone, 2016 Edition 
Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2022
$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
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- 150+ worked examples covering concrete and clay masonry, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), prestressed masonry, glass unit masonry, and more.
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60+ comprehensive building design examples in Chapters 19–21, illustrating full designs for three representative masonry buildings.
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New examples on GFRP-reinforced masonry, masonry veneer, anchor bolts, and other recently introduced topics.
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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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Available Formats
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Description
The Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2022 (MDG-2022) is a valuable reference for engineers, contractors, architects, inspectors, building code authorities, and educators. Initial chapters address materials, testing, quality assurance, quality control, and construction methods with reference to specific provisions of the 2022 TMS 402 Code and TMS 602 Specification. Subsequent chapters illustrate fundamental design concepts and demonstrate how to apply Code provisions to structural design of common masonry members.
Companion Files
For additional information about the Masonry Designers’ Guide including companion design resources, possible updates and errata, visit temp.masonrysociety.org/mdg2022
Examples and Sample Pages
Sample PDFs
- MDG-2022 Sample – Table of Contents and Examples Listing
- MDG-2022 Sample – Chapter 1
- MDG-2022 Sample – Example Problems
- MDG-2022 Sample – Introductions to Chapters 19, 20, and 21
Example Topics
MDG-2022 includes more than 150 design examples on topics such as:
- Concrete and clay masonry
- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) masonry
- Prestressed masonry
- Glass unit masonry
- Veneer
- Allowable stress design
- Strength design
- Key design checks for isolated elements:
- partition walls
- loadbearing walls
- shear walls
- anchor bolts
- and more
- 60+ comprehensive design examples for three common masonry buildings (Chapters 19-21)
Brand new examples added to this edition deal with GFRP reinforced masonry, veneer, anchor bolts, and more.
The MDG-2022 also includes discussion on masonry provisions in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and its examples are based on ASCE /SEI 7-22.
Additional information
| Weight | 6 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10.75 × 8.38 × 2.4 in |
| ISBN | 978-1-929081-69-1 |
| Publisher | The Masonry Society |
| Publication Year | 2023 |
| Pages | 1,162 |
