The current MASS approach in Version 4.0 means that linear elastic deflections are over-corrected in a way that largely overestimates demand, making ductility verifications far more difficult. Many shear wall designs require that a ductility verification be performed and satisfied. While the software has a number of systems in 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…
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. This post originally appeared on the new MASS documentation website. Click 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…
Oh yes we did! The title speaks for itself and engineers (or their I.T. professionals) everywhere rejoice Due to some behind the scenes changes out of our control, access to the MASS activation server directly from each user’s application was severed, resulting in each activation to needing to be performed Read more…
The method used by MASS to get bars to align is fairly complicated but gets the job done. One early point of feedback in the Version 4.0 development process is that most engineers will not want to deal with the detailing of bars terminating in one cell and starting Read more…