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.

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.

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.

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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About the Presenter

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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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.

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.

Draft Schedule

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.

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 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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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.

2024 Spring Meeting (Virtual)
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-26
The Masonry Society’s 2024 Spring Meeting will be held virtually April 10-26, 2024. Visit the meeting page to register and view Zoom links for committee meetings and social events.
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2024 Annual Meeting
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-19 | Portland Regency Spa and Hotel, 20 Milk Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Photo by Mercedes Mehling
The Masonry Society’s 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in Portland, Maine.
This year’s meeting will include:

TMS committee meetings
Educational sessions
A hike and historic tour of the Old Port area
Recognition of new and former executive directors
and more!

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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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Existing Masonry Standards Committee
2025-02-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Existing Masonry Standards Committee Zoom Meeting
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2025 Spring Meeting
2025-04-14 08:00 - 2025-04-16 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA, 99001, United States
The Masonry Society’s 2025 Spring Meeting will be held in Spokane, WA at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino.
The meeting schedule and registration information will be available in January 2025.
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2025 Annual Meeting
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-18
The Masonry Society’s 2025 Annual Meeting will be held in Oklahoma City, OK.

15th North American Masonry Conference
2027-06-04 - 2027-06-07
The 15th North American Masonry Conference (15NAMC) will be held June 2027 in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio features multi-cultural heritage, warm weather, southwestern charm, and has a rich tradition of stone, brick and block masonry buildings.

The conference theme “The Evolving World of Masonry” conveys the rich and varied history of masonry, its breadth in contemporary buildings, and possible future scenarios as masonry continues to evolve in response to human ingenuity, societal needs and natural challenges.
The conferences hopes to highlight aspects of masonry’s history of durability, esthetics, resilience, and flexibility in is various forms, materials and constructibility among other characteristics that have and will continue to make masonry mankind’s oldest and most varied form of construction.
