masonry analysis structural systems Archives

11 Nov

Known Bugs in MASS

April 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Bugs are found from time to time and in our effort to be trustworthy and transparent, they are posted here as well as appearing on the ...

16 May

Licensing, News

Updated Pricing Announced for all MASS Licenses

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

After five years of consistent renewal pricing, a small change has been applied to all renewal and purchase prices This arti...

10 Nov

Software Tips, Technical

What is the Difference Between Fixed and Cantilever Pier Designations in a Shearline?

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

When designing a Shearline using MASS, the software relies on you to determine how the wall behaves This article originally ...

03 Nov

Software Tips, Technical

How to model individual storeys of a multi-storey shear wall within MASS

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

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

Software Tips, Technical

What is the Difference Between Height and Total Height when Designing a Shear Wall in MASS?

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Understanding the Total Height input when using MASS can add considerable moment capacity to a shear wall design This articl...

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...

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...

12 Sep

Bug Notification, Technical, Troubleshooting

MASS Bug Notification: Critical buckling load overestimated for some reinforced walls under high axial load

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Understanding the issue, when it can come up, and what can be done to account for it This article originally was featured on...

11 Sep

Technical

What is the difference between the length, clear span, bearing length, and design length of a masonry beam in MASS?

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Understand the different values and what they represent This article originally was featured on the MASS Software Blog, form...

06 Sep

Troubleshooting

What is the Difference Between “.masonry” and “.masonry14” Projects?

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

With the release of MASS Version 3.0 comes a new design standard as well as a new type of project file. What's the differenc...

Deflection Check for Out-of-Plane Walls

Change Notification: Lambda Values for Beam Density and Shear

Bug Notification: Drift Values instead of Elastic Deflections used for Inelastic Rotational Demand

Bug Notification: Seismic reinforcement spacings applied to all shear walls resisting an earthquake load

Notification: Seismic Shear Forces Amplification Change for Elements Above Critical Section

Bug Notification: Non-Seismic Lateral Companion Loads Amplified for Seismic Effects

Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Ductility Verification

Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Simplified National Building Code Seismic Design

Bug Notification: Out-of-Plane Shear Resistance checked only at location of maximum shear

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