Tag Archives: Beam Design
Change Notification: Lambda Values for Beam Density and Shear
Deviating from the CSA Standards to better reflect practical design
While the existing implementation for MASS Versions 3.0 ...
What is the difference between the length, clear span, bearing length, and design length of a masonry beam in MASS?
Understand the different values and what they represent
This article originally was featured on the MASS Software Blog, form...
Masonry Beam Design: How to design beams with what might seem like less than the minimum reinforcement ratio
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...
Understanding the χ factor and how it can help with masonry beam design
Beam design can be tricky but understanding the factors at play makes it easy to design beams with masonry
This article orig...
Why can’t I add stirrups to my masonry beam?
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...