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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
The updated version of this Standard provides minimum requirements for rating masonry walls for sound transmission class (STC) and outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) based on calculation.
The updated version of this Standard provides minimum requirements for rating masonry walls for sound transmission class (STC) and outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) based on calculation.
Compressive Strength Prediction of Grouted Hollow Concrete Block Masonry: Major International Codes and a Proposed Model
By: Salah R. Sarhat and Edward G. Sherwood
Finite Element Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Masonry Infill Walls Subjected to Lateral Load Reversals
By: R. Allouzi and A. Irfanoglu
Joint Reinforcement as Primary Shear Reinforcement for Concrete Masonry Shear Walls
By: Greg Baenziger and Max L. Porter
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. 17, No. 1 (February 2019), responds to questions on:
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.
The 13th North American Masonry Conference (NAMC) was held June 16–19, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Conference is hosted by Brigham Young University and is one in a series of quadrennial conferences sponsored by The Masonry Society. This USB drive contains the 158 papers that were presented at the Conference.
This program is intended for any Owner, Architect, Engineer or Contractor who is assessing/purchasing/stabilizing/renovating an existing (especially an historic) building with masonry wall (including load-bearing/non-load-bearing/veneers) such as brick. stone or concrete masonry units. This program will specifically provide attendees with the fundamental skills necessary to understand how the following impact existing masonry structures:
Differing Architectural Approaches to Historical Restorations
Structural Functions of Masonry Walls
Building Code Evaluations of Existing Buildings
Investigation Techniques and Standards
Mortar Repointing and Crack Repair Techniques
Retrofit Veneer Anchor System
Lateral Restraint Anchors and Bracing Systems
This program was presented on April, 12, 2013 at the University of Texas – Brownsville Campus. Speakers include Alan Pettingale, Andreas Stavridis, Benchmark Harris, Michael Schuller, and Gordon Shepperd. The recordings listed below can be purchased individually or together at a 25% discount. Parts 1 & 14 are available for free.
Behavior of Masonry Mortar Containing a Non-Harmful Antifreeze Admixture
By: Ouafi Saha, Moh Boulfiza, and Leon D. Wegner
Corrosion-Based Service Life Analysis for Adhered Masonry Cladding Systems in Canada
By: Yasser Korany and Mark D. Hagel
Experimental Testing of Out-Of-Plane Capacity of Semi-Interlocking Masonry Infill Panels
By: Orod Zarrin, Yuri Z. Totoev, and Mark J. Masia
Masonry Giants – Presented During Daniel P. Abrams Masonry Giants Session A Ten-Year Multi-Phase Research Program on the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Block Shear Wall Components and Systems
By: Mohamed Ezzeldin and Wael El-Dakhakhni
General Interest Papers
Determination of Projected Tension and Shear Area for Anchor Bolt Groups in Masonry
By: Richard M. Bennett
25 Years Later – The Northridge California Earthquake, It’s Impact on Masonry and TMS’s Response
By: Phillip J. Samblanet
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. 18, No. 1 (January 2019), responds to questions on:
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.
