Bugs are found from time to time and in our effort to be trustworthy and transparent, they are posted here as well as appearing on the MASS Welcome Screen
The known
Bugs are found from time to time and in our effort to be trustworthy and transparent, they are posted here as well as appearing on the MASS Welcome Screen
The known
A realistic and fully costed comparison of different structural systems to determine how loadbearing masonry compares to wood frame and cast in palace concrete
A new study, conducted by local 3rd
Understanding the issue, when it can come up, and what can be done to account for it
When software bugs are found, notifications are posted in the Known Bugs page, on the
While there is no “pilaster module” within MASS, the walls module can be adapted to assist with their design
Masonry Analysis Structural Systems is a versatile tool that can be used
When designing a Shearline using MASS, the software relies on you to determine how the wall behaves
The Shearline module in MASS is a useful tool to quickly and easily determine
In the absence of a true multi-storey MASS module, there are steps that can be taken to use MASS effectively for these types of designs
The MASS software is a useful
Understanding the Total Height input when using MASS can add considerable moment capacity to a shear wall design
If you have ever designed a multi-storey shear wall and wondered why the
Understanding the issue, when it can come up, and what can be done to account for it
When software bugs are found, notifications are posted in the MASS website Known Bugs
When creating a new beam in MASS, it can initially seem confusing to be shown so many different terms regarding lengths and spans. This post breaks down the difference between
When a design seems like it might not meet minimum steel, all hope is not lost
While there is no way around satisfying the minimum steel requirements in the CSA S304,