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
Updated Pricing Announced for all MASS Licenses
After five years of consistent renewal pricing, a small change has been applied to all renewal and purchase prices
Starting in 2010, Masonry Analysis, Structural Systems (MASS) has been available as
EMDC 2018 in Mississauga is officially full!
After less then 48 hours from when the notification was sent out to all MASS users, we are no longer accepting registrations
The spots went much more quickly than anticipated but
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
Official Release of MASS Version 3.0 brings current Codes and Standards to a Familiar Software Interface
Version 3.0 takes everything from previous software versions and adapts it to the latest standards
National Masonry Design Programs is proud to announce the official release of Masonry Analysis Structural Systems
What is MASS Version 2.2.1? (and why you should install it)
With the release of MASS Version 3.0, the previous edition of MASS has gotten a small adjustment
Back in April of 2016, the release of MASS Version 2.2 marked what was
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