Design of Walls for Axial Load and Out-of-Plane Loads (Allowable Stress Design Night School #3)
2022-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
During this session, allowable stress design of masonry walls loaded with out-of-plane loads and axial loads will be reviewed. Differences in the Allowable Stress design provisions and strength design procedures will be briefly discussed, especially the secondary bending moments.
Learning Objectives

Review the design of walls loaded with out-of-plane with axial loads, including a brief overview of unreinforced masonry design
Describe basic differences between allowable stress design and strength design for such walls
Development of ASD Interaction diagrams will be presented
Provide examples of masonry walls for common thicknesses, reinforcing and load and loads

Allowable Stress Design of Masonry Night School introduces Allowable Stress Design (ASD) of Masonry, review code requirements, and examine designs of common masonry elements including, beams, walls, columns, and pilasters. Presenters will discuss design methodology as well as design for flexure, axial loads, and in-plane loads. The series will conclude with a review of requirements for reinforcement and connectors and detailing masonry effectively. is an excellent way to learn allowable stress design procedures. Attendees should have a basic familiarity with masonry (consistent with content presented in the Masonry 101 Night School Series).

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About the Presenter

W. Mark McGinley, Ph.D, PE, FASTM,FTMS, Professor and Endowed Chair for Infrastructure Research, Civil and Environmental Engineering, J.B. Speed School of Engineering University of Louisville.
Dr. Mark McGinley is a structural engineer and building scientist with more than 30 years of research and forensic engineering practice in building systems. He joined the faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Louisville in 2007 and is a recognized expert in masonry building systems, in particular, masonry building envelopes. His research has included basic research on the structural performance of masonry walls, water penetration experiments on envelopes and the building envelope performance of brick veneer and steel stud wall systems. Over 130 publications have resulted from his research efforts. Dr. McGinley has won numerous awards in masonry research and standards development, and leads technical committees in both the Masonry Design standard organization and ASTM. He is currently the Chairman of ASTM C 15, the Design Subcommittee of TMS 402 and past Chair of ASTM C 12. He also recently was elected as the President elect of The Masonry Society.

Wall Design for In-Plane Loads & Seismic Detailing (Allowable Stress Design Night School #4)
2022-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Shear walls are critical building elements to resist in-plane loads and are, for masonry, the wind and seismic-force-resisting system. This session will review Allowable Stress Design of shear walls, along with both seismic detailing requirements and minimum/maximum detailing requirements for such walls. Design for in-plane shear, including shear friction, and in-plane flexure will be explored and examples provided. The effect of openings will also be examined.
Learning Objectives

Introduce masonry shear walls and applied loads on these critical elements
Discuss seismic detailing requirements for masonry shear walls
Review the Allowable Stress design provisions for masonry shear walls for combined axial load and bending and for shear
Discuss maximum and minimum reinforcement limits and detailing of shear walls when using Allowable Stress Design

Allowable Stress Design of Masonry Night School introduces Allowable Stress Design (ASD) of Masonry, review code requirements, and examine designs of common masonry elements including, beams, walls, columns, and pilasters. Presenters will discuss design methodology as well as design for flexure, axial loads, and in-plane loads. The series will conclude with a review of requirements for reinforcement and connectors and detailing masonry effectively. is an excellent way to learn allowable stress design procedures. Attendees should have a basic familiarity with masonry (consistent with content presented in the Masonry 101 Night School Series).

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About the Presenter
Scott W. Walkowicz, P.E., owner of Walkowicz Consulting Engineers, LLC in Lansing, Michigan.
Mr. Walkowicz has over 30 years experience conducting new construction design and forensic investigations with emphasis on masonry structures and elements. He is responsible for all functions of WCE and related consulting activities. As part of this work, he supports other structural engineers through resourcing provided by the Michigan Masonry Coalition, the Indiana/Kentucky Structural Masonry Coalition, and other Coalitions in the United States. Mr. Walkowicz provides innovative design in masonry and structures for a variety of building types and systems. He is Past President of The masonry Society and has served in numerous other roles within the Socity. Mr. Walkowicz is a Voting Member of TMS 402/602, serves on several TMS 402/602 Subcommittees, and was recently named as the TMS 402/602 Chair for the next code development cycle. For his efforts, he has received the President’s Award (2010) and the Paul Haller Structural Design Award (2018), and was made a Fellow of the Society (2019).

Design of Columns and Pilasters & Out of Plane Load Distribution (Allowable Stress Design Night School #5)
2022-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Masonry columns and pilasters are often used in masonry buildings to carry large, concentrated loads, and, for pilasters, to support exterior walls subjected to out-of-plane loads. ASD design and detailing required for these elements will be reviewed. This session will also look at several sample masonry buildings to illustrate system behavior and overall design methodology.
Learning Objectives

Describe where and why column and pilaster elements in masonry
Discuss required detailing of the columns and pilasters
Review the design of masonry columns
Review the design masonry pilasters

Allowable Stress Design of Masonry Night School introduces Allowable Stress Design (ASD) of Masonry, review code requirements, and examine designs of common masonry elements including, beams, walls, columns, and pilasters. Presenters will discuss design methodology as well as design for flexure, axial loads, and in-plane loads. The series will conclude with a review of requirements for reinforcement and connectors and detailing masonry effectively. is an excellent way to learn allowable stress design procedures. Attendees should have a basic familiarity with masonry (consistent with content presented in the Masonry 101 Night School Series).

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About the Presenter

W. Mark McGinley, Ph.D, PE, FASTM,FTMS, Professor and Endowed Chair for Infrastructure Research, Civil and Environmental Engineering, J.B. Speed School of Engineering University of Louisville.
Dr. Mark McGinley is a structural engineer and building scientist with more than 30 years of research and forensic engineering practice in building systems. He joined the faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Louisville in 2007 and is a recognized expert in masonry building systems, in particular, masonry building envelopes. His research has included basic research on the structural performance of masonry walls, water penetration experiments on envelopes and the building envelope performance of brick veneer and steel stud wall systems. Over 130 publications have resulted from his research efforts. Dr. McGinley has won numerous awards in masonry research and standards development, and leads technical committees in both the Masonry Design standard organization and ASTM. He is currently the Chairman of ASTM C 15, the Design Subcommittee of TMS 402 and past Chair of ASTM C 12. He also recently was elected as the President elect of The Masonry Society.

Reinforcement & Connectors (Allowable Stress Design Night School #6)
2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Reinforcement and connectors are essential to ensure a proper load path in masonry buildings. This session will review basic detailing requirements for reinforcement and connectors, and specific requirements for their design when using allowable stress procedures for masonry. Lap length requirements for reinforcement, use of hooks and confinement bars, and the design of anchor bolts will also be reviewed.
Learning Objectives

Discuss basic detailing requirements for reinforcement and connectors
Review specific Allowable Stress design requirements for reinforcement and connectors
Overview development and lap splice requirements for reinforcement
Review Allowable Stress design of anchor bolts

Allowable Stress Design of Masonry Night School introduces Allowable Stress Design (ASD) of Masonry, review code requirements, and examine designs of common masonry elements including, beams, walls, columns, and pilasters. Presenters will discuss design methodology as well as design for flexure, axial loads, and in-plane loads. The series will conclude with a review of requirements for reinforcement and connectors and detailing masonry effectively. is an excellent way to learn allowable stress design procedures. Attendees should have a basic familiarity with masonry (consistent with content presented in the Masonry 101 Night School Series).

Webinar Recording & Certificates of Attendance
Registered attendees can redeem the access code shown on the Streaming Info page here by March 31st to gain access to the recording. You must be logged in to the user account that submitted the registration to access the streaming page. The continuing education form can also be found on that page.
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About the Presenter
Scott W. Walkowicz, P.E., owner of Walkowicz Consulting Engineers, LLC in Lansing, Michigan.
Mr. Walkowicz has over 30 years experience conducting new construction design and forensic investigations with emphasis on masonry structures and elements. He is responsible for all functions of WCE and related consulting activities. As part of this work, he supports other structural engineers through resourcing provided by the Michigan Masonry Coalition, the Indiana/Kentucky Structural Masonry Coalition, and other Coalitions in the United States. Mr. Walkowicz provides innovative design in masonry and structures for a variety of building types and systems. He is Past President of The masonry Society and has served in numerous other roles within the Socity. Mr. Walkowicz is a Voting Member of TMS 402/602, serves on several TMS 402/602 Subcommittees, and was recently named as the TMS 402/602 Chair for the next code development cycle. For his efforts, he has received the President’s Award (2010) and the Paul Haller Structural Design Award (2018), and was made a Fellow of the Society (2019).

Achieving Resilience - How Masonry Supports Resilient Designs
2022-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This course provides an overview of resilient design and discusses how resilient design is and is not covered by building codes and standards. The role of masonry construction in meeting resilient design goals is explained, and the inherent properties of masonry that make it resilient are described. Examples of resilient design strategies are provided.
Credit: 1 AIA LU / 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU

Learning Objective:

Define resilience.
Explain how resilient designs go beyond the minimum building code requirements.
List at least three above-code standards that can be used with resilient designs.
Describe inherent properties of masonry that provide resilience.

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Christine “Tina” A. Subasic, P.E., LEED A.P. is a consulting architectural engineer specializing in masonry and sustainable design. Ms. Subasic has provided technical support services, including standards development, educational seminars, and inspection services in the masonry industry for over 25 years. A frequent speaker on masonry and sustainability, she has addressed audiences in over 20 states. She is active in The Masonry Society where she serves as the first female President. She has been a member of the TMS 402 Code Committee for over 15 years and has co-authored the veneer chapter in the TMS Masonry Designers’ Guide. Subasic also serves on ASTM Committees C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units, C12 on Mortar, and Committee E60 on Sustainability. She is editor of The Masonry Society’s Sustainability E-Newsletter, and has written numerous articles and publications for STRUCTURE and Masonry Construction magazines and other industry associations. She is the author of the book “Six-Minute Solutions for Structural Engineering (SE) Exam Morning Breadth Problems”. Ms. Subasic received her Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Honors degree with Structural Option from the Pennsylvania State University. She is a LEED® Accredited Professional and a registered professional engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.

TMS Town Hall Meeting
2022-10-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Masonry Society will be holding a Virtual Town Hall session to provide updates on society activities, review TMS’s financial health, and look at upcoming projects and programs. Anyone may listen into these calls, but TMS Board Members and leaders are especially encouraged to attend this session to help prepare for the board meeting at the October 2022 Annual Meeting.

Overview of Changes in TMS 402/602-22 and Review of the Specification for Masonry Structures
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
TMS 402/602-22 Night School – Session #1
This webinar will review the major changes from the 2016 edition to the 2022 edition of TMS 402/602. The 2022 edition was created using the first six-year revision cycle, allowing more comprehensive consideration of significant changes and reorganization of these Masonry Standards. In addition to reviewing the changes to the standards, this presentation will review the Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602), and will discuss the importance of why designers should be aware of how masonry is constructed.
Learning Objectives:

Evaluate and utilize Masonry Standard updates
Specify documents that are consistent with the current code
Organize construction documents to be consistent with current codes and standards
Recognize issues related to masonry construction

Credit: 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU / 1 LU

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John Chrysler, PE, FTMS, has been active in the masonry industry since 1968 working for a large commercial masonry contractor for 25 years, then joining the Masonry Institute of America in 1993 where he currently serves as Executive Director. He has held contractor licenses in California, Nevada and Hawaii and is a licensed PE in California and Arizona. Additionally, John is a Certified Structural Masonry Special Inspector for both International Code Council and California Division of the State Architect. He also serves on the ICC Exam Development Committee for masonry inspection.
Chrysler is Past President and Fellow Member of The Masonry Society and has also served on TMS Board of Directors. He has actively served on TMS Committee 402/602 since 1996, chaired the Construction Requirements Subcommittee for 9 years and was (2022) TMS 402/602 Main Committee Chair. Chrysler is a frequent presenter of seminars and webinars on design, construction and quality of masonry. As Director of the Masonry Institute, Chrysler was involved in developing and updating more than a dozen publications based on the International Building Code and IBC referenced standards.

Major Structural Design Changes in TMS 402/602-22
2022-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
TMS 402/602-22 Night School – Session #2
This webinar will provide an overview of the major structural changes in TMS 402-22. One of the biggest changes was the introduction of compression-controlled sections in strength design. As a result of this, the maximum reinforcement provisions were deleted except for beams and intermediate and special shear walls under in-plane loads. The basis for the provisions, the impact on design, and some design aids will be presented.
Other structural changes that will be covered include: definition of net shear area particularly for beams, anchor bolt steel strength changing from being based on yield strength to ultimate strength, an increase of the allowable compressive force for masonry in allowable stress design, a change in the partially grouted shear wall factor, and an increase in the allowable shear friction strength as well as a change in the nominal shear friction strength for shear span ratios greater than 1. The potential impacts of these changes will also be reviewed.
Learning Objectives:

Use the compression-controlled strength design provisions in TMS 402-22 and compare designs to TMS 402-16.
Evaluate the change in anchor bolt steel strength in TMS 402-22
Solve for shear friction strength for shear span ratios greater than 1 in TMS 402-22
Name at least three other structural changes in TMS 402-22 and explain how they affect design

Credit: 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU / 1 LU

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Richard Bennett, PhD, PE, FTMS, is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has been active in the TMS 402/602 Committee, being chair for the 2016 cycle and 2nd vice chair for the 2022 cycle. For his tremendous efforts in leading the Committee, he received TMS’s President’s Award and was made a Fellow of the Society. He is co-author of the recent TMS publication Strength Design of Masonry and has also served as a co-author on the popular Masonry Designer’s Guide, TMS Responds, and other publications. His writing and work have been awarded with TMS Journal Paper Awards and an 11th North American Masonry Conference Outstanding Paper Award.

Seismic/Limit States Design per TMS 402/602-22
2022-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
TMS 402/602-22 Night School – Session #3
This session of the TMS 402/602-22 Night School will review the changes to the provisions in Chapter 7 and Appendix C that effect the seismic design of masonry structures. This will include revisions to the requirements for special reinforced masonry shear walls, changes to the requirements based on the assigned Seismic Design Category, and changes made to the treatment of seismic displacements in the masonry code, including a new deformation compatibility provision. The potential impacts of these changes will also be reviewed.
Learning Objectives:

Review the changes made in TMS 402/602-22 that affect seismic design
Understand the technical background for the revisions to the provisions for special reinforced masonry shear walls.
Review the relationship between ASCE 7-22 seismic displacements and the TMS 402 provisions including the use of MCER displacements.
Understand the new deformation compatibility provision and its application.

Credit: 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU / 1 LU

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John Hochwalt, PE, SE, FTMS, is Director of Engineering for the Seattle Structural group of KPFF Consulting Engineers. He has practiced structural engineering for over thirty years, and is a frequent author and editor of publications about the engineering of masonry structures. His publications include the Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook for the Masonry Institute of America (co-author James Amrhein) and Strength Design of Masonry for The Masonry Society (co-author Richard M. Bennett.) John is also active in the development of the masonry building code, TMS 402/602, serving as chair of the subcommittee for Seismic and Limit Design, and as voting member of the main committee. He was also the recipient of the The Masonry Society’s Haller Award in 2021.

Masonry Veneer Requirement Changes in TMS 402/602-22, A Whole New Chapter
2022-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
TMS 402/602-22 Night School – Session #4
The chapter on masonry veneer has been extensively revised and updated for the 2022 edition of TMS 402/602. Prescriptive requirements for both anchored and adhered veneer have been simplified with many of the major requirements now found in a one or two tables. A tributary area method was added for engineered design of anchored veneer as well as guidance for modeling anchored veneer in a full engineered design. Both the prescriptive and engineered provisions for adhered veneer were enhanced. Learn how to design masonry veneer with the new provisions and determine where your specifications need to be upgraded to meet the new requirements. Also learn about updated installation and inspection requirements and allowable tolerances for both types of veneer in construction. The updated requirements will simplify the design of your masonry veneer projects and assure the most efficient design methods are being used.
Learning Objectives:

Learn about the updated prescriptive requirements for anchored veneer including appropriate wind loading and deflection of backing requirements as well as requirements for veneer ties and their spacing.
Review new rational design methods for anchored veneer using the Engineered Design Methods: Tributary Area Method and Engineering Analysis Method.
Learn about the updated prescriptive requirements for adhered veneer including unit limitations, mortar material requirements and required system components.
Discuss needed updates to project specifications with information from TMS 602 for both anchored and adhered veneer including material and installation requirements.

Credit: 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU / 1 LU

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Brian Trimble, PE, CDT, LEED AP, FASTM, has over 30 years experience in the masonry industry, assisting design professionals in the design of masonry structures. He is a frequent lecturer to local, regional, and national construction industry groups. He has authored many articles and papers on various masonry subjects. Brian started his career with a brick manufacturer and worked at the Brick Industry Association for over 20 years serving in various positions. For the International Masonry Institute he coordinates activities in the Western PA and Western NY areas promoting masonry to a wide variety of audiences including owners, contractors, architects, engineers and craftworkers.

Using the New Appendix D on Composite Reinforcement in Masonry
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
TMS 402/602-22 Night School – Session #5
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) reinforcement in concrete was first introduced over 25 years ago by way of ACI 440R, but prior to TMS 402/602 2022, no companion guidelines existed for masonry construction. The new Appendix D of TMS 402/602 is a first standard in the U.S. for the use of GFRP reinforcement in masonry. GFRP reinforcement has applications in masonry for specialty use near electromagnetic equipment and in locations exposed to severe environments. Learn how to use the new Appendix D to design and specify GFRP reinforced masonry for your next project.
Learning Objectives:

Define the scope and limitations of use of the new Appendix D to TMS 402/602 2022
Understand how GFRP reinforcement differs from steel reinforcement and the resulting differences in design philosophy
Identify design parameters for GFRP reinforced masonry including strength reduction factors. flexural strength, shear strength, deflection limits, and creep rupture
Review design examples implementing the new Appendix D provisions

Credit: 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU / 1 LU

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Mrs. Heather Sustersic, P.E., is a senior structural engineer with Colby Company Engineering in Portland, Maine. Experienced in the design of new buildings, complex renovations, sculptures, and specialty engineering projects, Mrs. Sustersic regularly performs condition assessments of existing building structures for commercial, industrial, and federal clients. A former adjunct faculty member in the Architectural Engineering Department at The Pennsylvania State University, Mrs. Sustersic taught Design of Masonry Structures and Indeterminate Analysis courses, while also advising senior architectural engineering students in their thesis work. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for TMS and is Chair of the Reinforcement and Connectors subcommittee to TMS 402, the committee responsible for introducing Appendix D into the Code. Mrs. Sustersic has authored and edited several publications related to masonry, most recently co-authoring the chapter on GFRP in the forthcoming edition of the Masonry Designer’s Guide (co-author Richard M. Bennett). Mrs. Sustersic serves as a voting member of the TMS 402 Main committee, the Structural Members subcommittee, the TMS 402 Executive committee, the Existing Masonry Committee, and the Meetings subcommittee and is also leading a task group devoted to developing a consensus standard for Existing Masonry.

Architectural Terra Cotta Detailing for Restoration Webinar
2024-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Architectural terra cotta clad facades have been around for over 100 years. When the National Terra Cotta Society (NTCS) was created in 1910, they produced guide specifications and details in a folio first published in 1914 and later revised in 1927. This webinar will compare the early detailing for architectural terra cotta, along with other relevant industry standards and provide an assessment of the lessons learned and how that has translated into revised detailing, material production, and installation. Additionally, we will introduce new developments related to restoration of architectural terra cotta elements that have been developed in a collaborative effort between design professionals and terra cotta manufacturers. Specifically, revised details based on those shown in the NTCS documents but incorporating aspects of cavity and rainscreen wall assemblies. Finally, a new prototype terra cotta assembly that has been developed by design professionals at the Architectural Ceramics Assembly Workshop will be presented. These prototypes begin the process of evaluating alternative fabrication and support methods of architectural terra cotta. Read more at womenwire.org.
Speaker: Rachel Will, PE
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