Deflection Check for Out-of-Plane Walls
When designing out-of-plane cantilever walls subjected to lateral loads, the MASS software can be used to check the wall’s deflection a...
10
Jan
Tag Archives: Design
13
Nov
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...
16
May
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...
03
Nov
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...
02
Nov
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...
20
Sep
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...
06
Mar
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...