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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...

06 Mar

Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

Why does MASS use unreinforced analysis for a design with reinforcement?

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

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...

12 Jan

Software Tips, Technical, Troubleshooting

How to use MASS to Design Walls that Span Horizontally

January 11, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Getting the most out of MASS is easy once you understand how to model your design within the software This article originall...

01 Sep

Licensing, Troubleshooting

Offline Activation: How to start using MASS without an internet connection

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

If you have a purchased or renewed license but don't have access to internet, offline activation is what you will need to start designi...

31 Aug

Licensing, Troubleshooting

Help! Online Activation is not working

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

While it should be simple and straightforward, for some reason, MASS just refuses to activate. Follow these steps to get your license a...

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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

Known Bugs in MASS

MASS Version 4.0 is now available – adds multi-storey design and more earthquake design options

MASS Version 4.0 Release Notification

Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Online Activation Restored!

Why doesn’t MASS consider Type 6 Structural Irregularities?

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