Masonry Engineering 101: Designing Reinforced Masonry

Provider: Informa
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 1.50

Learn about the basics of masonry engineering and following the TMS 402 code in this entry-level seminar. We will go over ASTM and TMS provisions applying to masonry construction and follow strength design methods for flexure and shear. This is a great class for those that have never had a college-level course on designing reinforced masonry.

1. Review specify masonry materials including brick, block, mortar, and grout.
2. Identify which Code sections apply to masonry design and construction.
3. Discover how to design masonry flexural members following the strength design approach of the TMS 402 code.
4. Determine the shear capacity of reinforced masonry members.

For more information please visit www.worldofconcrete.com or contact Informa at 972-536-6416.

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