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What is the difference between the length, clear span, bearing length, and design length of a masonry beam in MASS?

Understand the different values and what they represent   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 provider for the MASS Software When creating a new beam in MASS, Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 4 years3 months ago
Software Tips

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, there is a clause that can be taken advantage of that is not used by MASS. By following the Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 4 years2 weeks ago
Software Tips

Understanding the χ factor and how it can help with masonry beam design

Beam design can be tricky but understanding the factors at play makes it easy to design beams with masonry   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 provider Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 4 years3 months ago
Software Tips

Why can’t I add stirrups to my masonry beam?

Want to place stirrups but the options are greyed out? This is one of the most common question we get having to do with masonry beam design so if this is something you are stuck on, know that you are not the first! We’ll first break down the reasons for Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 5 years3 months ago
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