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MASONRY Insights Software Review for Structural Masonry Design Nov 2021 pdf

Software Review for Structural Masonry Design of Masonry

Numerous design programs support masonry analysis and design, for both component design and finite element analysis (FEA) and design. As engineers, it is important to not only know what programs... read more →
  • November 3, 2021
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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How to Specify Clay Structural Masonry in the Midwest

How to Specify Clay Structural Masonry f ’m = 4000 psi in the Midwest Did you know that simply stating f’m for your masonry walls is not enough? What is... read more →
  • July 8, 2021
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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An Important Review: Masonry Lap Lengths

Masonry Lap Lengths Reinforcement Masonry Lap Lengths Lap splice lengths for reinforcement on masonry projects are an important specification to consider on design drawings. When a project utilizes... read more →
  • May 3, 2021
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
Finite Element Modeling, Analysis, and Design for Masonry

Masonry Finite Element Modeling

Masonry Finite Element Modeling Finite Element Modeling, Analysis, and Design for Masonry This article is Part 1 of a series in which we will discuss the modeling and preprocessing considerations... read more →
  • March 5, 2021
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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Masonry Design Software

Component-Based Masonry Design Software Software programs that design masonry using finite element analysis (FEA) are beneficial to structural engineers because they analyze the structure as a whole—the lintels, jambs,... read more →
  • January 6, 2021
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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Utilize Masonry Walls to their Full Potential

Utilize Masonry Walls to their Full Potential A Case Study: This article will step through a review of a multi-story steel and masonry project structural review, and ways to increase... read more →
  • October 5, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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Lintels for Masonry Walls

Lintels for Masonry Walls Masonry lintel design is a critical part of an efficient structural masonry solution. The design of masonry lintels can add significant structural capacity to... read more →
  • August 5, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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What are the options for supporting brick veneers?

Supporting Brick Veneer and Backup Wall Systems Masonry veneer walls are typically non-load bearing walls that serve as the exterior facade for a building envelope. It is common... read more →
  • July 7, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
masonry checklist

Masonry Checklist: Reviewing Structural Plans

Masonry Checklist This Masonry Checklist is intended to assist in the development of structural masonry design documents with the goals of increasing efficiency in masonry design and improving... read more →
  • March 4, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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How to Specify Concrete Masonry f ’m = 2500 psi in the State of Illinois

Specify Concrete Masonry Units The key component for the strength of masonry walls is the blocks, commonly referred to as concrete masonry unit (CMU). CMU can be specified... read more →
  • January 6, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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Why Are Masonry Control Joint Locations Significant?

When designing concrete masonry walls, one aspect that needs to be considered is the location of control joints. Control joints are continuous vertical mortar joints where a bond breaker... read more →
  • December 11, 2019
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
Masonry Insights Control Joints in Struc Walls

Why Are Masonry Control Joint Locations Significant?

When designing concrete masonry walls, one aspect that needs to be considered is the location of control joints. Control joints are continuous vertical mortar joints where a bond breaker is... read more →
  • October 2, 2019
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
bond beam detail Feb 2019

What is a Bond Beam?

Bond beams are a very common method to achieve continuity to allow all masonry wall segments to work together as a single unit. This insight will discuss the use... read more →
  • September 11, 2019
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
stack bond chart

Stack Bond from a Structural Engineer’s Perspective

A masonry wall constructed with stack bond can have structural capacity similar to running bond, provided reinforcing requirements are met. The technical definition of stack bond is any wall where... read more →
  • September 11, 2019
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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Reinforcing Existing Masonry for New Lateral Loads Part 2

Masonry shear walls must resist lateral loads due to wind or seismic events based on geographic building location per the applicable building code. Depending on the magnitude of the load,... read more →
  • August 6, 2019
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights
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