Conventional Construction Comprehensive Analysis Example
Are you curious about how MASS conducts a detailed analysis of Conventional Construction walls through its Comprehensive Analysis metho...
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Bug Notification: Out-of-Plane Shear Resistance checked only at location of maximum shear
While not always calculated at the critical location of a wall, out-of-plane walls are typically governed by flexure.
In cas...
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
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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
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Official Release of MASS Version 3.0 brings current Codes and Standards to a Familiar Software Interface
Version 3.0 takes everything from previous software versions and adapts it to the latest standards
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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
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MASS Bug Notification: Critical buckling load overestimated for some reinforced walls under high axial load
Understanding the issue, when it can come up, and what can be done to account for it
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What is the difference between the length, clear span, bearing length, and design length of a masonry beam in MASS?
Understand the different values and what they represent
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How to use MASS to Design Walls that Span Horizontally
Getting the most out of MASS is easy once you understand how to model your design within the software
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How to start designing in MASS using the new 2014 S304 Standard
Ahead of the official release, you can sign up and start using the current release edition of MASS Version 3.0 today
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The Definitive Activation Guide for MASS
Whether you are activating for the first time or renewing your license, this guide will help you gain access to the full MASS software
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