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  • 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.


  • 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.

  • 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 - 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


    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 copiesRead more about these limitations.

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

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  • Masonry Basics - 2nd Edition Cover

    Masonry Basics, 2nd Edition

    $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.


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  • TMS Journal Volume 35, Number 1

    TMS eJournal, Vol. 35, No. 1

    $75.00

    Technical Papers

    • Confined Masonry Shear Walls: Experimental Testing and Analysis
      By: Lan Nguyen, Ross B. Corotis, Michael P. Schuller, and Guido Camata
    • Moment of Resistance of Reinforced Masonry Beam Based on Effective
      Pull-Out Stiffness of Reinforced Brick Mortar Joint
      By: Shashank Mehendale, Abhay Bambole, and S. Raghunath
    • Single-Wythe Concrete Masonry Walls—Investigation of Early Age Shrinkage of
      Masonry Mortars
      By: Sarah E. Ebright, Donald Harvey, and Jennifer E. Tanner

    General Interest Papers

    • Allowable Stress Design Method for Flexural Reinforcement in Shear Walls
      By: Richard M. Bennett
    • Anchor Bolt Design Provisions in the TMS 402-16 Code
      By: Richard M. Bennett
    • Development of Structural Masonry Standards: A Look Back at Where We’ve Come From,
      with a Glimpse of the Future
      By: Phillip J. Samblanet

    NAMC in TMS Journal – Award Winning Papers from Past NAMCs

    • A Study on the Out-of-Plane Stability of Ductile Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls
      Subjected to In-Plane Reversed-Cyclic Loading
      By: Brook R. Robazza, Tony Y. Yang, Svetlana Brzev, K.J. Elwood, and D.L. Anderson
    • Development of Self-Reinforced Concrete Block for Improved Shear Wall Ductility
      By: Madeleine Smith (nee Joyal), Michael J. Tait, and Robert G. Drysdale

     

  • Guide for Condition Assessment of Masonry Façades, 2017 - Download Version

    Guide for Condition Assessment of Masonry Façades, 2017 – Download Version

    $20.00

    The Masonry Society’s “Guide for Condition Assessment of Masonry Facades” is a living document that describes methodology for inspection and assessment of masonry facades. The Guide is useful to building owners, architects, engineers, and building officials as a valuable tool for masonry façade evaluations related to façade ordinances, restoration and repairs, maintenance programs, and due diligence reports. Starting with a discussion of the factors that affect masonry performance, the Guide continues through the process of masonry façade inspection and assessment with a flow chart and outline of the various tasks and elements of a façade assessment. The Appendix includes special attention on the topics of “Distress Common to Terra Cotta Facades” and “Assessment Techniques of In-Place Masonry”.


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  • Masonry Structures: Behavior and Design, 4th Edition

    Masonry Structures: Behavior and Design, 4th Edition

    $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.

    A solution manual for select problems is available to instructors. See below for more information.


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  • Masonry Inspection Checklist

    Masonry Inspection Checklist

    $0.00

    This document serves as a tool for masonry construction inspectors, mason contractors, general contractors, architects, and engineers to assist them in assuring compliance with the applicable building code and contract documents. Only those items that relate to masonry construction are included. Items that should be checked are listed without explanation. Not all items will be used on every project, and some projects may use items not listed in this Checklist.

  • 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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  • Sale! TMS Responds, Vol. 16, No. 1

    TMS Responds, Vol. 16, No. 1

    Original price was: $10.00.Current price is: $0.00.

    TMS Responds is a resources developed to help answer common, and sometimes, not so common questions on masonry materials, design, construction, evaluation, and repair.

    Vol. 16, No. 1 (April 2018), responds to questions on:

    • Post-Installed Anchors
    • Tornado Sheltering
    • Hooks & SRMSWs
  • Masonry is Sustainable Brochure (2018)

    Masonry is Sustainable Brochure (2018)

    $0.00

    This updated publication reviews the positive environmental attributes of masonry products, and how they apply within the LEED v4 rating system, and beyond LEED with a broader approach to sustainable buildings.

  • 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
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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.
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    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.

  • Masonry Designers' Guide 2016

    Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2016

    $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
    Sold by TMS · Requires Locklizard Safeguard Viewer
    PDF Format
    Sold by Accuris · Requires FileOpen plugin
  • 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.

  • TMS 302-18 Standard Method for Determining Sound Transmission Ratings for Masonry Assemblies

    TMS 302-18 Standard Method for Determining Sound Transmission Ratings for Masonry Assemblies

    $40.00

    The TMS 302 Sound Standard provides minimum requirements for rating masonry walls for sound transmission class (STC) and outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) based on testing calibrated calculation procedures.

    Topics covered include reference standards, definitions and notations, materials, construction, and methods to STC and OITC rating for concrete masonry and clay masonry assemblies.

    TMS 302-18 is adopted by reference in the 2021 International Building Code.


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