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11 Nov

Bug Notification, Technical

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

January 13, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb
1 comment

While not always calculated at the critical location of a wall, out-of-plane walls are typically governed by flexure. In cas...

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...

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...

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...

28 Oct

Announcements, Technical

How to start designing in MASS using the new 2014 S304 Standard

January 6, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

Ahead of the official release, you can sign up and start using the current release edition of MASS Version 3.0 today This article orig...

30 Aug

Licensing, Software, Troubleshooting

The Definitive Activation Guide for MASS

June 23, 2021
Posted by Brad Crumb

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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Conventional Construction Comprehensive Analysis Example

Change Notification: Axial Load Limit for Conventional Construction Walls

MASS Version 4.2 Release Notification

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