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      • Introduction
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    • Out-of-Plane Walls
      • Introduction
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      • A Complete Design
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      • Design Strategy
      • P-M Interaction Diagram
    • Shear Walls
      • Introduction
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      • Boundary Elements
      • A Complete Design
      • Load Analysis Results
      • Design Strategy
      • Element Deflection
      • Self-Weight
      • Interaction Diagram
    • Multi-Storey Shear Walls
      • Introduction
      • Design Steps
      • Design Strategy
      • Load Distribution
      • Drift
    • Shearline
      • Introduction
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      • Load Distribution
      • Pier Generation
      • Design Strategy
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    06 Sep
    Troubleshooting

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

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    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...
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    10 Apr
    Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

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

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    April 6, 2021
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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...
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    06 Mar
    Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

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

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    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...
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    12 Jan
    Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

    How to use MASS to Design Walls that Span Horizontally

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 11, 2021
    Getting the most out of MASS is easy once you understand how to model your design within the software   This article originall...
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    17 Nov
    Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

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

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
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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...
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    11 Nov
    Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

    Bars spaced at 200mm? Consider fully grouting your walls

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
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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...
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    28 Oct
    Announcements, Technical

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

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    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...
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    01 Sep
    Licensing, Troubleshooting

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

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    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...
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    31 Aug
    Licensing, Troubleshooting

    Help! Online Activation is not working

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    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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    11 Nov
    Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

    Bars spaced at 200mm? Consider fully grouting your walls

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    0
    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...
    Continue reading
    28 Oct
    Announcements, Technical

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

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    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...
    Continue reading
    01 Sep
    Licensing, Troubleshooting

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

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    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...
    Continue reading
    31 Aug
    Licensing, Troubleshooting

    Help! Online Activation is not working

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    While it should be simple and straightforward, for some reason, MASS just refuses to activate. Follow these steps to get your license a...
    Continue reading
    30 Aug
    Licensing, Software, Troubleshooting

    The Definitive Activation Guide for MASS

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    June 23, 2021
    Whether you are activating for the first time or renewing your license, this guide will help you gain access to the full MASS software ...
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    26 Aug
    Software Tips, Technical

    Why can’t I add stirrups to my masonry beam?

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    Want to place stirrups but the options are greyed out? This is one of the most common question we get having to do with masonry beam d...
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    25 Aug
    Troubleshooting

    What to do about MASS software crashes

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    Before you light your computer on fire, try these fixes to get you back up and running While the majority of our users are using MASS ...
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    This candid photo shows Brad pondering the inner workings of MASS as well as his deeply rooted philosophical struggle with the purpose of life itself.
    25 May
    Licensing

    Clearing up the Confusion around MASS Licenses

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 6, 2021
    Helping you find the answers to your MASS licensing questions quickly and easily! Each year around this time, hundreds of calls and em...
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    25 May
    Licensing

    MASS License Purchases and Renewals: What’s the difference and which is best for me?

    Posted by author-avatar Luisa Carrillo
    January 6, 2021
    How to get up and running with the MASS software, what difference between license purchases and renewals, and how you can save the most...
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    28 Apr
    Troubleshooting

    Why your MASS installer is opening as a text file

    Posted by author-avatar Brad Crumb
    January 5, 2021
    This article originally was featured on the MASS Software Blog, formerly hosted on the software section of the Canada Masonry Design Ce...
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    • Home
    • Getting Started
      • Introduction to MASS
      • Installation Guide
      • Activation Guide
      • Computer Requirements
      • Where to Get Help
      • What’s new in Version 4.2
        • Version History and Change Log
    • Getting to Know MASS
      • General Overview
      • Assemblage Modules
      • Creating a Project File
      • Adding, Renaming, and Removing
      • Saving a Project File
      • User Interface Overview
      • Design Steps
      • A Complete Design
      • Analysis
      • Printing
      • Masonry Self-Weight
      • Masonry Unit Database
    • Modules
      • Beams
        • Introduction
        • Design Steps
        • A Complete Design
        • Design Strategy
      • Out-of-Plane Walls
        • Introduction
        • Design Steps
        • A Complete Design
        • Loads Analysis Results
        • Design Strategy
        • P-M Interaction Diagram
      • Shear Walls
        • Introduction
        • Design Steps
        • Boundary Elements
        • A Complete Design
        • Load Analysis Results
        • Design Strategy
        • Element Deflection
        • Self-Weight
        • Interaction Diagram
      • Multi-Storey Shear Walls
        • Introduction
        • Design Steps
        • Design Strategy
        • Load Distribution
        • Drift
      • Shearline
        • Introduction
        • Design Steps
        • Load Distribution
        • Pier Generation
        • Design Strategy
    • FAQs
      • Technical FAQ
      • Excluded Features
      • Known Bugs
      • Additional Resources
    • Latest Updates
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