Tag Archives: MASS
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...
Known Bugs in MASS
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 ...
MASS Version 4.0 is now available – adds multi-storey design and more earthquake design options
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...
MASS Bug Notification: Maximum Allowable Axial Load Overestimated for some Shear Walls with Fully Grouted Flanges
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...
MASS Bug Notification: Software Crashes Unexpectedly
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...
MASS Bug Notification: Saved Projects and French Canadian Language Settings
Depending on keyboard or Windows system settings, it is possible to re-open a project file and see different results
Have you ever sav...
Understanding the Minimum Boundary Element Length Limits on Strain
While not explicitly listed as a strain limit, the minimum boundary element size can have a large effect on how high maximum compressiv...
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...
What is the Difference Between Fixed and Cantilever Pier Designations in a Shearline?
When designing a Shearline using MASS, the software relies on you to determine how the wall behaves
This article originally ...
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...