The Masonry Society

Board of Directors Virtual Meeting (Closed Session)
2024-02-26 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver)
This meeting is only open to members of the TMS Board of Directors.

2023 Annual Meeting - Albuquerque, NM
2023-11-08 - 2023-11-11
Join us to participate in TMS business and committee meetings (including TMS 402/602 meetings), network with other masonry professionals, and learn from a number of interesting and timely educational presentations.
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14th North American Masonry Conference
2023-06-09 12:00 - 2023-06-14 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Omaha Marriott Downtown, 222 North 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
The North American Masonry Conference (NAMC) is a forum for the exchange of scientific, engineering, architectural, construction, evaluation, and repair information on masonry. The conference includes technical papers and sessions, panel discussions, and other methods of information exchange. The conference is now held every four years (up through the 8th NAMC in 1999 it was held every three years).
The 14th NAMC will be hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Omaha Campus on June 9-14, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska.
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2023 Spring Meeting - Omaha, NE
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-11 | Omaha Marriott Downtown, 222 North 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
The 2023 Spring Meeting of The Masonry Society will be held June 9-11, 2023 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, immediately preceding the 14th North American Masonry Conference.
Join us to participate in TMS business and committee meetings (including TMS 402/602 meetings) and network with other masonry professionals at social events. 14NAMC attendees can also register for the Spring Meeting at no additional cost.
View the combined Spring Meeting & NAMC Schedule below. Spring Meeting activities on Sunday, June 11th are shown in the second column. Shaded portions on that day are events for 14NAMC.

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Last Revised May 18, 2023

Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
The 14NAMC/Spring Meeting has a room block for attendees at $179 per night. The room rate is available June 7 through 14. It may also be available three days pre and post conference upon special request.
The NAMC room block special rate cutoff date is May 12, 2023. Reservations may be cancelled up to 2 days before your arrival date.

Hotel Address & Directions
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
222 North 10th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Phone: 402-807-800
Getting to the Hotel
The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service from Eppley Airfield. Eppley is 4.4 miles from the hotel. Call 402-661-8017 for shuttle information and scheduling. Alternatively, you can use OMALiNK for your airport transportation needs. Parking is available at the hotel. The rate is currently $21 per day.

Area Information
Read more about activities in the Omaha area and learn more about the 14NAMC here.

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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Registered attendees can view the webinar recording from the Streaming Info page here. 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.

About the Presenter
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.

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.

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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About the Presenter
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.

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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About the Presenter
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.

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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About the Presenter

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.

2022 Annual Meeting - Denver, CO
2022-10-12 - 2022-10-15 | Sonesta Denver Downtown Hotel, 1450 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Join us in the Mile High City, Denver, Colorado, for TMS’s 2022 Annual Meeting! The meetings will include a dozen excellent educational presentations and other opportunities to learn about masonry. Interact with your masonry colleagues and make new friends at committee meetings, educational sessions, and several enjoyable social events. The inaugural meeting of the 2028 TMS 402/602 subcommittees will also be held.

Hotel Information
Perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown Denver, Sonesta Denver is TMS’s host hotel. Ideally located at 1450 Glenarm, it is just 2 blocks from Denver’s 16th Street Pedestrian Mall. This eco-friendly hotel is passionate about energy reduction, with enhanced lighting efficiency, low water-use facilities, and more. Guest rooms feature stunning views of the cityscape and Rocky Mountains.
Parking – Self parking is available at the discounted rate of $25 per night.
Sonesta Denver Downtown Hotel
1450 Glenarm Pl
Denver, CO 80202
303-573-1450

The TMS room block rate is $189 per night and includes free Wi-Fi. The cutoff date for the TMS room rate is September 11th!

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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.

2022 Masonry Educators’ Workshop
2022-06-21 12:30 - 2022-06-23 15:30 (America/New_York)
A virtual Masonry Educators’ Workshop has been scheduled from June 21-23, 2022

The Masonry Educators’ Workshop (MEW) provides educators with the resources and background needed to effectively teach masonry, especially at the college and university level.
As a workshop participant, you will learn from leading educators, practitioners, and industry leaders about the newest ideas in masonry education, design, and research. The workshop will include virtual tours of both clay masonry and concrete masonry manufacturing plants and, hopefully, a virtual construction site visit. Attendees will have the opportunity through numerous round table sessions to get to know one another better, learn from each other, and virtually meet a number of helpful contacts. Attendees will also receive a wealth of valuable information.
This workshop follows more than 25 similar Masonry Educators’ Workshops and University Professors’ Masonry Workshops started in 1988 and is hosted by The Masonry Society (TMS) with the financial sponsorship of the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), Western States Clay Products Association (WSCPA), International Masonry Institute (IMI), Brick Industry Association (BIA), Mason Contractors Association of American (MCAA) and with the support of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and many state, local, and regional masonry promotion groups.

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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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Registered attendees can view the webinar recording from the Streaming Info page here. 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.

About the Presenter

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.

2022 Spring Meeting - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
2022-04-07 08:00 - 2022-04-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, 4440 West John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
The 2022 Spring Meeting of The Masonry Society will be held
April 7-9, 2022 in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
at the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel

Join us to participate in TMS business and committee meetings (including TMS 402/602 meetings) and network with other masonry professionals at social events.

Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel
The Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel is conveniently located just 2 miles from the airport with complimentary airport shuttle service. The hotel offers free parking, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour Sheraton Fitness Center, and a full-service business center. The Sheraton’s guest rooms feature a work desk, 24-hour room service, 55 inch flat-screen TVs with streaming capabilities, and Club Lounge access. Get the perfect night’s rest with the Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience and soundproof windows.
Please Note: The Sheraton’s restaurant, Whiskey Tango, has reopened for limited hours as of March 1, 2022. They will be open for breakfast 6:00AM – 10:00AM and for dinner 5:00PM – 10:00PM daily.
The TMS Group Rate of $139 per night is available three days before and three days after our meeting (the last day to book is March 25, 2022). Click here to book your Room at the TMS rate.
Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel
4440 West John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX, 75063
972-929-8400

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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
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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).

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

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).

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).

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).

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

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.

Design of Beams (Allowable Stress Design Night School #2)
2022-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The second session of the Allowable Stress Design of Masonry series reviews allowable stress design of masonry beams and lintels. This session also provides an examination of whether arching action can be used to reduce the loads on these elements. Deflection calculations will be reviewed, along with code compliance requirements relating to reinforcement and grouting. This session will also cover partial depth beams, deep beams, shear reinforcement, long-span beam criteria, torsion, and other requirements.
Learning Objectives

Introduce the design of masonry beams and lintels for bending moment and shear
Describe deflection calculations for beams and lintels
Review partial depth beams and partial grouting
Examine arching and discuss when it can be used

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).

Introduction to Allowable Stress Design of Masonry and Design Methodologies (Allowable Stress Design Night School #1)
2022-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
This introductory session introduces the Allowable Stress Design of Masonry series and reviews basic Allowable Stress Design concepts. Dr. McGinley will present key differences between allowable stress design and strength design procedures. This session will also review masonry assemblies and systems, noting their purposes and resistance to primary loads. Attendees will learn about typical masonry building elements and their roles in the overall structural system including walls, beams, columns, and pilasters. Future sessions will discuss the design of these elements. Finally, this session will review loads and load combinations from ASCE-7 & and the IBC.
Learning Objectives

Introduce Allowable Stress design concepts for masonry
Classify different types of masonry systems
Review the role of various masonry elements
Identify common loadings on typical masonry building systems and elements

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

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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.

Existing Masonry Night School: Transitional Structures #7 - Developing a Maintenance Plan for Existing Masonry
2021-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
During Existing Masonry Night School: Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures, instructors will discuss the most common issues in assessing, maintaining, and where needed, repairing masonry cladding systems constructed in North America between the 1880 and 1945.
While masonry is extraordinarily durable, maintenance is required from time to time. Based on inspection and assessments performed, issues may be found that require regular monitoring. Learn about common maintenance for masonry to ensure it continues to serve as intended. Techniques to routinely monitor the condition of masonry, cracks and more will also be discussed.

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About the Presenter
Casey Williams, P.E., is a Senior Project Manager at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. (SGH) in the Building Technology group. She has been involved with the investigation and remedial design of building enclosures, as well as the subsequent construction administration of repairs, including the New York State Capitol, the Massachusetts State House, and the First Church of Christ Scientist. Her focus is on historic building investigation and repair projects. Ms. Williams has experience investigating and designing repairs for slate, copper, and various membrane roofing systems; brick and stone masonry; and architectural terra cotta.

Existing Masonry Night School: Transitional Structures #6 - Implementation of a Rehabilitation Project for Transitional Masonry
2021-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
During Existing Masonry Night School: Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures, instructors will discuss the most common issues in assessing, maintaining, and where needed, repairing masonry cladding systems constructed in North America between the 1880 and 1945.
Once an assessment is complete and a rehabilitation approach has been selected, implementing the rehabilitation work is the next milestone. Bid documents for rehabilitation projects of traditional masonry wall systems should address two fundamental issues. First, all existing conditions, particularly concealed conditions, are not known and can’t be known until the work begins. Further, these conditions are progressively revealed as the work progresses. Second, the as-built geometry of the concealed portions of assembly may differ from what was revealed during the investigation or what was shown on the drawings. These geometries and concealed conditions could require modifications of the assumed repair details and potentially the scope and extent of repairs. Once the repair work begins, interaction and communication between the contractor, designer and owner are critical to the success of the project and controlling project costs. This session will introduce the basic approaches for implementation of the rehabilitation including document preparation and field implementation of the repairs.

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About the Presenter

Edward Gerns is a Senior Principal with the Chicago office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. and has been with WJE since 1990. Mr. Gerns has extensive experience related to the investigation and repair of historic and modern masonry clad buildings. Since joining, Mr. Gerns has served as both project manager and project architect/engineer on assignments related to the investigation and repair of distressed conditions in existing buildings. His involvement as a project manager has ranged from diagnosis of failures to administration of repairs, including the designing and evaluation of repair options; cost analysis; bid procedure and contract administration. He has performed evaluations of brick, terra cotta and stone masonry, assessed causes of collapse or distress cladding systems, and has inspected numerous structures damaged by wind, ice, snow, and fire. He has conducted numerous condition surveys and overseen preparation of documents for the repair of both contemporary and historic landmark masonry buildings and structures.
Mr. Gerns has been involved in TMS since 2008. He is the current Chairman of the Existing Masonry Committee.

Existing Masonry Night School: Transitional Structures #5 - Rehabilitation Options for Transitional Masonry
2021-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
During Existing Masonry Night School: Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures, instructors will discuss the most common issues in assessing, maintaining, and where needed, repairing masonry cladding systems constructed in North America between the 1880 and 1945.
Once the assessment is complete and the deterioration mechanisms are known, rehabilitation options can be considered. This session will introduce rehabilitation options for the transitional masonry wall system to be considered based on deterioration mechanisms, including those related to structural concerns and water management. The session will discuss the potential influence of the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties in rehabilitation options as they apply to these buildings.

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About the Presenter
Matthew C. Farmer, P.E. is Principal of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE). He first joined the New Jersey office of WJE in 1986 and moved to the Washington, DC office in 1990. Mr. Farmer has served as principal investigator on numerous evaluations of concrete, steel, and timber structures, as well as those involving clay, concrete, stone, and cast stone masonry. He has concentrated his practice in the area of building enclosure systems engineering, design, investigation, analysis, and repair. Projects have included institutional, commercial, and residential projects, as well as numerous historic landmarks. Mr. Farmer served as Manager of the Fairfax, Virginia office from 1994 until 2006, when he became a Principal with WJE and continues to practice. Mr. Farmer is also coteaching a graduate level class on preservation engineering at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to joining WJE, Mr. Farmer was a structural engineer with the Washington, D.C., office of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
Mr. Farmer is a licensed engineer in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. He is a sub-committee chair for ASTM Committee C18 on dimension Stone, and a member of ASTM C12, and C27. He is also a member of IIBEC, ASCE, and TMS where he serves on several committees. Mr. Farmer has published over 30 technical papers and articles plus presented at over 30 events.

Existing Masonry Night School: Transitional Structures #4 - Testing and Analysis
2021-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
During Existing Masonry Night School: Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures, instructors will discuss the most common issues in assessing, maintaining, and where needed, repairing masonry cladding systems constructed in North America between the 1880 and 1945.
Building on concepts presented during prior sessions, we will discuss approaches for obtaining information on material properties and how to use that information to understand structural capacity following applicable codes and guidelines. Several in situ methods are available for determining masonry mechanical properties including compression and shear strength. Laboratory tests are also used for determining material strength in addition to material characteristics such as mortar composition, masonry pore structure, and moisture content. The process of evaluating structural and nonstructural component compliance will be discussed in the context of guidelines and building codes, concentrating on transitional masonry building typologies.

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About the Presenter
Michael P. Schuller, P.E. FTMS, FAPT is president of Atkinson-Noland & Associates, a consulting engineering firm specializing in evaluation and repair of existing structures. He has 30 years’ experience with masonry engineering including special expertise with nondestructive evaluation and repair procedures. He has over 100 publications on concrete and masonry including a new book titled “Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures,” and taught masonry structural design at the University of Colorado from 1999 through 2016. Mr. Schuller serves on the Board of Directors of The Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute and The Masonry Society and is a Fellow of both The Masonry Society and the Association for Preservation Technology.

Existing Masonry Night School: Transitional Structures #3 - Planning and Conducting a Transitional Masonry Building Investigation
2021-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
During Existing Masonry Night School: Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures, instructors will discuss the most common issues in assessing, maintaining, and where needed, repairing masonry cladding systems constructed in North America between the 1880 and 1945.
This session will focus on the important aspects of developing an investigation program for a transitional masonry building, including information to gather, areas for inspection, ongoing monitoring, the potential for investigative openings and laboratory testing to inform potential structural analyses to consider. Examples of different deterioration mechanisms and manifestations will be highlighted.

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About the Presenter

Peter M. Babaian, P.E., S.E., is a Principal and Building Technology Division Head for the Chicago office of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. He specializes in the design, investigation, and rehabilitation of building enclosure systems on existing and new buildings. Mr. Babaian has completed numerous assessments, investigations, and repairs of existing structures, with a focus on historic masonry structures. His historic masonry project types range from single family homes to museums to churches to bridges to iconic university buildings. Mr. Babaian has expertise with stone and brick masonry systems, clay tile, slate, and copper roofing systems, and archaic structural systems. Mr. Babaian is the Secretary/Treasurer of The Masonry Society, serves on its Executive Committee, Board of Directors and its Existing Masonry Committee, and is a member of the Landmarks Illinois Board of Directors.

Masonry Testing Review Sessions & Certifications
2021-11-09 - 2021-11-12 | National Concrete Masonry Association, 13750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, VA, 20171, United States
The Masonry Society, with the support of National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) and the Portland Cement Association (PCA), will be offering two intensive education review sessions, followed by ACI Certification Examinations for Masonry Field Testing Technicians (MFTT) and Masonry Laboratory Testing Technicians (MLTT).
The Education Review Sessions are excellent ways for new technicians, contractors, producers, and engineers to learn about masonry test procedures, their basis, and proper ways to sample and test masonry materials. They also serve as an excellent way for experienced testing technicians to prepare for the Certification Examinations. They will not however, be effective in teaching someone relatively new to masonry to be immediately ready to take the ACI Certification Examinations.
For the review sessions, instructors will cover typical tests for masonry units, mortar, grout, and assemblies, including ASTM C140, C780, C1019, and C1314, and other important procedures, as well as those addressed by the ACI Certification Examinations. After the classroom portion of the Review Sessions, a practical hands-on session will be offered so that attendees can observe, and in some cases, try their hands at specimen preparation and masonry testing.
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Masonry Field Testing
Tuesday, November 9 – Review Session (approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Wednesday, November 10 – Certification Examination (approximately 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Masonry Laboratory Testing
Tuesday, November 11 – Review Session (approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Wednesday, November 12- Certification Examination (approximately 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Location
National Concrete Masonry Association
13750 Sunrise Valley Drive
Herndon, VA 20171

Presented by The Masonry Society, with the support of:

Existing Masonry Night School: Transitional Structures #2 - Masonry Systems
2021-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
During Existing Masonry Night School: Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures, instructors will discuss the most common issues in assessing, maintaining, and where needed, repairing masonry cladding systems constructed in North America between the 1880 and 1945.
This session will discuss the typical masonry exterior wall systems, commonly referred to as transitional masonry wall systems and how to identify them. These wall systems combine aspects of both load-bearing masonry and modern curtain wall systems having structural frames. The unique features of such construction are examined along with how these systems work structurally, how they deteriorate, and how they manage water, temperature, air, and vapor transmission. Knowing how these wall systems behave will assist in determining what repair methods and procedures to use.

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About the Presenters
Tom Elliott is the Director of Industry Development and Technical Services with the International Masonry Institute. He began his career in the masonry industry in 1984 as an apprentice bricklayer and has been a member of Bricklayers Local #5 Ohio ever since. He has worked as a foreman and field superintendent on larger unit masonry projects during his career in the field and has been the recipient of several craftsmanship awards for his work. As a project manager, Mr. Elliott was involved in some high-profile masonry restoration projects in which he supervised the terra cotta repair and replacement on many historical buildings. For seven-years, he and his wife operated a mid-sized mason contracting business which provided him insight on the business side of the trade.
For the International Masonry Institute, Mr. Elliott coordinates activities in Ohio, Michigan, and Northern Kentucky, promoting masonry to a wide variety of audiences including owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and craftworkers. Tom is actively involved in several organizations including the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), The Masonry Society (TMS), and The International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF)

Brian E. Trimble, P.E., LEED AP, CDT, FASTM, is the Director of Industry Development and Technical Services at the International Masonry Institute. He 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. Mr. Trimble 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, contractor, architects, engineers, and craftworkers.
Mr. Trimble is actively involved in many organizations including the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), The Masonry Society (TMS), and the International Brick Collectors Association (IBCA). He is a Fellow of ASTM International.

Existing Masonry Night School: Transitional Structures #1 - Review of Common Masonry Materials
2021-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
During Existing Masonry Night School: Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures, instructors will discuss the most common issues in assessing, maintaining, and where needed, repairing masonry cladding systems constructed in North America between the 1880 and 1945.
This session will review masonry materials commonly used in cladding systems between the 1880 and 1945 in North America, including brick, terra cotta, concrete masonry, cast stone, natural stone, and mortar. Common material properties, uses, and deterioration mechanisms will be presented.

It is recommended that attendees watch Masonry 101 – Introduction to Masonry Units before attending this webinar in order to become familiar with the terminology used. Purchasing this recorded webinar also provides free access to that course.

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About the Presenters
Edward Gerns is a Senior Principal with the Chicago office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. and has been with WJE since 1990. Mr. Gerns has extensive experience related to the investigation and repair of historic and modern masonry clad buildings. Since joining, Mr. Gerns has served as both project manager and project architect/engineer on assignments related to the investigation and repair of distressed conditions in existing buildings. His involvement as a project manager has ranged from diagnosis of failures to administration of repairs, including the designing and evaluation of repair options; cost analysis; bid procedure and contract administration. He has performed evaluations of brick, terra cotta and stone masonry, assessed causes of collapse or distress cladding systems, and has inspected numerous structures damaged by wind, ice, snow, and fire. He has conducted numerous condition surveys and overseen preparation of documents for the repair of both contemporary and historic landmark masonry buildings and structures.
Mr. Gerns has been involved in TMS since 2008. He is the current Chairman of the Existing Masonry Committee.

Rachel Will, P.E. is an Associate Principal and Associate Director of Knowledge Sharing with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Will is a licensed professional engineer with a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation. She has over 15 years of experience related to the investigation and repair of existing building facades. She has performed various evaluations of historic masonry facades and prepared repair documents along with provided construction period observations for many masonry-clad buildings. She has authored multiple articles and given many presentations related to masonry.
Ms. Will has been involved in TMS since 2011. She currently serves on the Board of Directors, is the secretary and voting member of both the Existing Masonry Committee and the TMS402/602 Veneer & Glass Block Committee and is a voting member of the following committees: Meetings, Segmental Retaining Wall, TMS402/602 Construction Requirements, and TMS 402/602 Main.

2021 Annual Meeting - Nashville, TN
2021-10-13 08:00 - 2021-10-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, 2025 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37228, United States
The 2021 Annual Meeting of The Masonry Society will be held
October 13-16, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee
at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel

The Masonry Society will hold several educational programs along with our committee meetings and fun social events. Specific details on activities will be added to this page as they become available. Please join us for our first in-person event since 2019! Visit the annual meeting page for more information.
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Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
The 2021 Annual Meeting will be hosted by the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel in Music City. President Theodore Roosevelt stated that the original Maxwell House Coffee brewed and served in the Maxwell House Hotel was “good to the last drop”. The Maxwell House features unique and extensive, music-themed décor and is ideally located near the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music City Center, Nashville airport, and the Germantown neighborhood.
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Nashville, Tennessee 37228
615-259-4343
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Sponsors
TMS is accepting sponsorships and exhibitor requests for this year’s Annual Meeting. This is an excellent and affordable way to promote your organization while supporting the Society. Sponsors will have their logos displayed on the meeting page, on a sign at the meeting, and during the Awards Luncheon.
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Balanced Fire Safety Design & Resilient Masonry Fire Walls
2021-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This program reviews US fire statistics, the Balanced Fire Safety Design concept and the role that passive masonry firewalls play in it. Examples of how today’s building codes have eroded the Balanced Design Concept are shared to provide a better understanding of the crucial role fail-safe, passive masonry fire walls play in today’s fire safety designs. To gain insight into wall assembly and material performance the ASTM E-119 fire test method that is used to qualify and quantify fire walls is reviewed along with the ACI/TMS 216 code requirements for concrete and masonry wall assembly fire resistance ratings.
Credit: 1 AIA LU / 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU

Learning Objective:

To become familiar with US fire statistics and trends.
To learn what Balanced Fire Safety Design concept is and the role that masonry firewalls play in it.
To realize that building codes have eroded the Balanced Design Concept and reduced Design Resiliency by relying more and more upon its active fire safety features.
To understand the background of, and gain insight into the loopholes in, the ASTM E-119 Fire Test and that that TWO wall specimens are normally used to pass the test.

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About the Presenter
Kevin Cavanaugh,Cavanaugh & Associates / Arcosa Lightweight / cfiFOAM
Kevin currently chairs ACI/TMS Joint Committee 122 on Energy Efficiency of Concrete and Masonry Systems that is charged with developing national energy code standards and NCMA’s Masonry Communications subcommittee. He has worked for large, multi-national and small, family owned CMU manufacturing companies. He enjoys the people in the concrete and masonry industries and educating owners and architects on masonry’s many benefits.
Kevin earned a BSME at the University of Maryland and interned at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, where he first became involved with the concrete and masonry industries. After graduation, Kevin accepted a position as NCMA’s Energy Engineer. After two years, and to better understand what NCMA’s members faced in their markets, Kevin launched his career in technical sales, marketing and product development of lightweight aggregate, concrete masonry and associated concrete and masonry products and systems.
