TMS Responds

TMS Responds is typically a multi-page brochure containing answers to common, and not-so-common, questions regarding masonry. The goal of the publication is consistent with TMS’s mission – to advance the knowledge of masonry. By providing practical information in an easy to understand way, we are aim to assist designers, specifiers, contractors, inspectors and others with masonry design, construction, evaluation and repair.


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  • TMS Responds, Vol. 2 No. 1

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 2, No. 1 (January/February 2002), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Overview of the 2002 MSJC Provisions
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 2 No. 2

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 2, No. 2 (September 2002), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Section Properties of Masonry
    • Running Bond Masonry
    • Standard Pilaster Sizes
    • Adding Water to Grout
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 3 No. 1

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 3, No. 1 (January 2003), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Fire Ratings for Masonry
    • Fire Resistance Ratings of Existing Composite Masonry Wall
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 3 No. 2

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 3, No. 2 (January 2003), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Integral Water Repellents in Concrete Masonry units and Mortar
    • Integral Water Repellents – Grouting Considerations
    • Which MSJC to Use
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 4 No. 1

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 4, No. 1 (June 2004), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • LEED
    • The impact masonry can have on LEED points
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 4 No. 2

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 4, No. 2 (September 2004), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Cold Weather Grouting of Masonry
    • Grout Slump for Low Absorption Units
    • Self Consolidating Grout
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 5 No. 1

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 5, No. 1 (April 2005), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • 2005 MSJC – Major Changes
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 6 No. 1

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 6, No. 1 (April 2006), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Facial Appearance of Masonry Walls
    • Expansion Anchors in Stone?
    • Mechanical Consolidation of Grout
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 7 No. 1

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 7, No. 1 (July 2008), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Certification of Masonry Inspectors
    • Preparing for the Inspection Certification Examination
    • Who are Certified Masonry Inspectors
    • Renewing Inspection Certification
    • CEU Requirements for Inspectors
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 7 No. 2

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 7, No. 2 (August 2008), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Terra Cotta Cracking
    • Repair of CMU from Frozen Grout
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 8 No. 1

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 8, No. 1 (July 2009), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • 2009 IBC Changes related to Masonry
    • Mortar on Relieving Angles
  • TMS Responds, Vol. 9 No. 1

    $10.00

    TMS Responds Vol. 9, No. 1 (June 2010), which is 4 pages in length, includes responses to questions on:

    • Distinguishing between Cavity Walls, Composite Walls, and Anchored Veneer
    • Non Contact Lap Splices of Reinforcement in Masonry