Tag Archives: Design
Full Multi-Storey Design Process Diagram for the high achievers out there
Nerd Alert: This isn't need to know information but may be useful for someone out there who is digging into the MASS Multi-Storey Shear...
Updated Pricing Announced for all MASS Licenses
After five years of consistent renewal pricing, a small change has been applied to all renewal and purchase prices
This arti...
How to model individual storeys of a multi-storey shear wall within MASS
In the absence of a true multi-storey MASS module (Update: added in V4.0), there are steps that can be taken to use MASS effectively fo...
What is the Difference Between Height and Total Height when Designing a Shear Wall in MASS?
Understanding the Total Height input when using MASS can add considerable moment capacity to a shear wall design
This articl...
What is MASS Version 2.2.1? (and why you should install it)
With the release of MASS Version 3.0, the previous edition of MASS has gotten a small adjustment
This article originally was...
Why does MASS use unreinforced analysis for a design with reinforcement?
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...