Deviating from the CSA Standards to better reflect practical design While the existing implementation for MASS Versions 3.0 and 4.0 is most correct to the strict S304 clause, MASS support has decided to change the implementation to better reflect realistic design scenarios. A type C masonry unit must have Read more…
Moderately Ductile and Ductile shear walls can now be designed within MASS to satisfy the ductility verification (required by CSA S304-14) Any designers struggling with post-disaster strictures or the axial load limitations of conventional construction masonry will be happy to know that MASS Version 4.0 has the ability to perform Read more…
Added to the 2015 National Building Code of Canada is a new design pathway that can be used for areas with very low seismic hazard levels. If you are designing shear walls in an area with very low spectral acceleration values (Looking at you Manitoba and Saskatchewan) then we we Read more…
Version 4.0 adds to the scope of what MASS is capable of handling It’s real, and it’s spectacular! We are very excited to announce this new release, available immediately and for free to all current, active license holders. If you are currently using Version 3, you can upgrade to Read more…
Ahead of the official release, you can sign up and start using the current release edition of MASS Version 3.0 today This article originally was featured on the MASS Software Blog, formerly hosted on the software section of the Canada Masonry Design Centre website. CMDC is the authorized technical service Read more…