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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...

30 Aug

Licensing, Software, Troubleshooting

The Definitive Activation Guide for MASS

June 23, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Whether you are activating for the first time or renewing your license, this guide will help you gain access to the full MASS software ...

26 Aug

Software Tips, Technical

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

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

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...

25 Aug

Troubleshooting

What to do about MASS software crashes

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

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 ...

25 May

Licensing

Clearing up the Confusion around MASS Licenses

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Helping you find the answers to your MASS licensing questions quickly and easily! Each year around this time, hundreds of calls and em...

25 May

Licensing

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

January 6, 2021
Posted by Luisa Carrillo

How to get up and running with the MASS software, what difference between license purchases and renewals, and how you can save the most...

28 Apr

Troubleshooting

Why your MASS installer is opening as a text file

January 5, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

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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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

Latest Software Blog Posts

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

The Definitive Activation Guide for MASS

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

What to do about MASS software crashes

Clearing up the Confusion around MASS Licenses

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

Why your MASS installer is opening as a text file

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