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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 MASS welcome screen, as well as here on the CMDC website software blog in an effort to be transparent Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 2 years1 year ago
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