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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, walls, etc. all work together.... read more →
  • January 6, 2021
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights

Will County EMA

Will County EMA provides its community with the assurances of safe living and working environments. A pillar of safety and reliability for a community deserves to be built with the... read more →
  • December 3, 2020
  • Featured Projects

Masonry Does Not Burn

For years folks have been saying that MASONRY DOES NOT BURN! I am here to tell you it is true! Masonry products like brick, concrete block or stone are... read more →
  • December 3, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

A Specification for Facing Brick

Architects and owners do not want any chips in the finished product.  Can’t blame them for that!  Most masons are conscious of this and do not purposely install chipped... read more →
  • November 12, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Case Study: Utilize Masonry Walls to their Full Potential

This article will step through a review of a multi-story steel and masonry project structural review, and  ways to increase efficiency in its structural systems. Written by Sam Rubenzer SE,... read more →
  • October 5, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights

Masonry to the Rescue: Laraway Elementary School

Laraway School (Joliet, Illinois) exemplifies the flexibility of masonry . . . especially considering that the facility was initially designed to be constructed of precast concrete. When the design... read more →
  • September 4, 2020
  • Featured Projects

Flashing Stepped Foundations

When flashing stepped foundations along the base of a wall, all surfaces in contact with the flashing should be treated with a primer. If P.V.C. flashing is used, it... read more →
  • August 31, 2020
  • Masonry Tips

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 a wall that contractors and... read more →
  • August 5, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights

Illinois First Net Zero Building

A net zero building refers to buildings with zero net energy consumption. The Countryside Municipal Complex, using as much energy as it produces on-site, is the first of its... read more →
  • August 5, 2020
  • Industry News

What are the options for supporting brick veneers?

Veneer and Backup Wall Systems Concrete and concrete masonry serve as rigid backup walls with similar material and thermal properties to clay brick masonry veneer. (Part 1) Read... read more →
  • July 7, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights

The Mule

The Masonry Advisory Council is known for promoting the use of masonry.  Here is an example of some new technology that is promoting the use of masonry and more.... read more →
  • June 4, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry

Inspiration for Masonry Design

These dynamic photos offer interesting visions to the future of stone masonry design. These design ideas would be great to see in Chicago! View captivating stone architecture designs >... read more →
  • June 4, 2020
  • Masonry on the Web

95 Peckham Road in London

This design looks ahead of its time. It's a great use of social distancing in the layout of the building. 5 Peckham Road in London contains 33 homes... read more →
  • May 5, 2020
  • Masonry on the Web

Masonry Checklist: Reviewing Structural Plans

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 performance of the... read more →
  • March 4, 2020
  • Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry Insights

Spray Cork anyone?

Protect Masonry Walls. In my masonry career, I had not heard of spray cork. I know that cork as a material is green, it is renewable, it does not... read more →
  • February 4, 2020
  • Gary Porter - What’s Happening in Masonry
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