10 Jan Software, Software Tips, Technical Deflection Check for Out-of-Plane Walls January 30, 2023 Posted by Gurparam Kang 0 comments When designing out-of-plane cantilever walls subjected to lateral loads, the MASS software can be used to check the wall’s deflection a... Continue reading
11 Jun Bug Notification, Technical Change Notification: Lambda Values for Beam Density and Shear June 25, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb 0 comments Deviating from the CSA Standards to better reflect practical design While the existing implementation for MASS Versions 3.0 ... Continue reading
21 Apr Bug Notification, Technical Bug Notification: Drift Values instead of Elastic Deflections used for Inelastic Rotational Demand April 21, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb 0 comments The current MASS approach in Version 4.0 means that linear elastic deflections are over-corrected in a way that largely overestimates d... Continue reading
19 Apr Bug Notification, Technical Bug Notification: Seismic reinforcement spacings applied to all shear walls resisting an earthquake load August 11, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb 0 comments While most seismic requirements are triggered by the application of an earthquake load, MASS is too stringent on it's reinforcement spa... Continue reading
09 Mar Bug Notification Notification: Seismic Shear Forces Amplification Change for Elements Above Critical Section June 17, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb 0 comments The storey-by-storey design approach currently in MASS can excessively amplify shear forces beyond expected results In cases... Continue reading
08 Feb Bug Notification Bug Notification: Non-Seismic Lateral Companion Loads Amplified for Seismic Effects April 19, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb 0 comments Be aware of this for shear wall designs resisting lateral earth pressures In cases where a bug or other issue is found in th... Continue reading
12 Jan Announcements, Software Tips Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Ductility Verification January 11, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb 0 comments Moderately Ductile and Ductile shear walls can now be designed within MASS to satisfy the ductility verification (required by CSA S304-... Continue reading
11 Jan Announcements, Software Tips Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Simplified National Building Code Seismic Design February 9, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb 0 comments Added to the 2015 National Building Code of Canada is a new design pathway that can be used for areas with very low seismic hazard leve... Continue reading
11 Nov Bug Notification, Technical Bug Notification: Out-of-Plane Shear Resistance checked only at location of maximum shear January 13, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb 1 comment While not always calculated at the critical location of a wall, out-of-plane walls are typically governed by flexure. In cas... Continue reading
10 Jan Software, Software Tips, Technical Deflection Check for Out-of-Plane Walls January 30, 2023 Posted by Gurparam Kang 0 comments When designing out-of-plane cantilever walls subjected to lateral loads, the MASS software can be used to check the wall’s deflection a... Continue reading
27 Jul News, Software MASS Version 4.0 is now available – adds multi-storey design and more earthquake design options July 27, 2020 Posted by Brad Crumb Version 4.0 adds to the scope of what MASS is capable of handling It's real, and it's spectacular! We are very excited to anno... Continue reading
30 Mar Bug Notification, Software, Technical MASS Bug Notification: Maximum Allowable Axial Load Overestimated for some Shear Walls with Fully Grouted Flanges February 8, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb Understanding the issue, when it can come up, and what can be done to account for it When software bugs are found, notifications are p... Continue reading
30 Mar Bug Notification, Software, Troubleshooting MASS Bug Notification: Software Crashes Unexpectedly March 30, 2020 Posted by Brad Crumb Ever had MASS stop working while working on a design? You aren't alone! In any windows architecture application, there is a limit of 1... Continue reading
27 Sep News, Software Official Release of MASS Version 3.0 brings current Codes and Standards to a Familiar Software Interface January 6, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb Version 3.0 takes everything from previous software versions and adapts it to the latest standards This article originally w... Continue reading
20 Sep News, Software What is MASS Version 2.2.1? (and why you should install it) January 6, 2021 Posted by Brad Crumb With the release of MASS Version 3.0, the previous edition of MASS has gotten a small adjustment This article originally was... Continue reading
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 ... Continue reading