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11 Sep

Technical

What is the difference between the length, clear span, bearing length, and design length of a masonry beam in MASS?

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Understand the different values and what they represent This article originally was featured on the MASS Software Blog, form...

06 Sep

Troubleshooting

What is the Difference Between “.masonry” and “.masonry14” Projects?

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

With the release of MASS Version 3.0 comes a new design standard as well as a new type of project file. What's the differenc...

10 Apr

Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

Masonry Beam Design: How to design beams with what might seem like less than the minimum reinforcement ratio

April 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb
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When a design seems like it might not meet minimum steel, all hope is not lost While there is no way around satisfying the minimum ste...

06 Mar

Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

Why does MASS use unreinforced analysis for a design with reinforcement?

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Adding steel to a wall design does not necessarily mean that the steel is being used. This article covers the basics on how to avoid a...

12 Jan

Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

How to use MASS to Design Walls that Span Horizontally

January 11, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Getting the most out of MASS is easy once you understand how to model your design within the software This article originall...

17 Nov

Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

Understanding the χ factor and how it can help with masonry beam design

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb
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Beam design can be tricky but understanding the factors at play makes it easy to design beams with masonry This article orig...

11 Nov

Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

Bars spaced at 200mm? Consider fully grouting your walls

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb
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MASS might be telling you to place a bar in every cell. Maybe you need that much steel... but what if you don't? This articl...

28 Oct

Announcements, Technical

How to start designing in MASS using the new 2014 S304 Standard

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Ahead of the official release, you can sign up and start using the current release edition of MASS Version 3.0 today This article orig...

01 Sep

Licensing, Troubleshooting

Offline Activation: How to start using MASS without an internet connection

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

If you have a purchased or renewed license but don't have access to internet, offline activation is what you will need to start designi...

31 Aug

Licensing, Troubleshooting

Help! Online Activation is not working

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

While it should be simple and straightforward, for some reason, MASS just refuses to activate. Follow these steps to get your license a...

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Updated Pricing Announced for all MASS Licenses

How to use MASS to help with Pilaster Design

What is the Difference Between Fixed and Cantilever Pier Designations in a Shearline?

How to model individual storeys of a multi-storey shear wall within MASS

What is the Difference Between Height and Total Height when Designing a Shear Wall in MASS?

Official Release of MASS Version 3.0 brings current Codes and Standards to a Familiar Software Interface

What is MASS Version 2.2.1? (and why you should install it)

MASS Bug Notification: Critical buckling load overestimated for some reinforced walls under high axial load

What is the difference between the length, clear span, bearing length, and design length of a masonry beam in MASS?

Posts by Brad Crumb

What is the difference between the length, clear span, bearing length, and design length of a masonry beam in MASS?

What is the Difference Between “.masonry” and “.masonry14” Projects?

Masonry Beam Design: How to design beams with what might seem like less than the minimum reinforcement ratio

Why does MASS use unreinforced analysis for a design with reinforcement?

How to use MASS to Design Walls that Span Horizontally

Understanding the χ factor and how it can help with masonry beam design

Bars spaced at 200mm? Consider fully grouting your walls

How to start designing in MASS using the new 2014 S304 Standard

Offline Activation: How to start using MASS without an internet connection

Help! Online Activation is not working

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