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
Building Structure Cost Comparison Study in Atlantic Canada: Multi-Residential Structures
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
MASS Bug Notification: Maximum Allowable Axial Load Overestimated for some Shear Walls with Fully Grouted Flanges
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
How to use MASS to help with Pilaster Design
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
What is the Difference Between Fixed and Cantilever Pier Designations in a Shearline?
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
How to model individual storeys of a multi-storey shear wall within MASS
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
What is the Difference Between Height and Total Height when Designing a Shear Wall in MASS?
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
MASS Bug Notification: Critical buckling load overestimated for some reinforced walls under high axial load
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
What is the difference between the length, clear span, bearing length, and design length of a masonry beam in MASS?
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
Masonry Beam Design: How to design beams with what might seem like less than the minimum reinforcement ratio
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,