Strength Design of Masonry Series
This series introduces strength design of masonry, reviews code requirements, and examines designs of common masonry elements including, beams, walls, columns, and pilasters. Presenters review design methodology as well as design for flexure, axial loads, and in-plane loads. The series concludes with a review of requirements for reinforcement and connectors and detailing masonry effectively. This series is an excellent way to learn strength design procedures. Those taking these courses should have a basic familiarity with masonry (consistent with content presented in the Masonry 101 Series).
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| Session 1 – Introduction to Strength Design of Masonry and Design Presented by John Hochwalt, PE, SE, KPFF Consulting Engineers |
| Session 2 – Strength Design of Beams Presented by Richard M. Bennett, PhD., PE, University of Tennessee |
| Session 3 – Strength Design of Walls for Axial Load and Out-of-Plane Loads Presented by Richard M. Bennett, PhD., PE, University of Tennessee |
| Session 4 – Strength Design of Walls for In-Plane Loads & Seismic Detailing Presented by John Hochwalt, PE, SE, KPFF Consulting Engineers |
| Session 5 – Strength Design of Columns and Pilasters & System Behavior Presented by John Hochwalt, PE, SE, KPFF Consulting Engineers |
| Session 6 – Strength Design Requirements for Reinforcement & Connectors Presented by Richard M. Bennett, PhD., PE, University of Tennessee |
| Continuing Education Credit: 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU / 1 AIA LU per session |
Course Descriptions
Session 1 – Introduction to Strength Design of Masonry and Design Methodologies
This introductory session will review basic strength design concepts for masonry, noting key differences with procedures for concrete. Masonry assemblies and systems will be briefly reviewed noting their purposes and resistance to primary loads. Individual masonry elements of masonry buildings including walls, beams, columns, and pilasters will then be introduced, related to their roles in the overall structural system to orient attendees for further sessions where the design of these elements will be discussed.
Session 2 – Strength Design of Beams
This session will review the design of masonry beams and lintels, including an examination of whether arching action can be used to reduce the loads on these elements. Deflection calculations will be reviewed, along with detailing requirements to meet code minimum and maximum reinforcement percentages. Deep beam requirements will also be covered.
Session 3 – Strength Design of Walls for Axial Load and Out-of-Plane Loads
During this session, design of masonry walls loaded with out-of-plane loads and axial loads will be reviewed. Methods to consider secondary bending moments will be examined, including using P-delta provisions, and key points on interaction diagrams will be reviewed. Differences in the strength design provisions and allowable stress design will be briefly discussed.
Session 4 – Strength Design of Walls for In-Plane Loads & Seismic Detailing
Shear walls are critical building elements to resist in-plane loads and are, for masonry, the seismic-force-resisting system. This session of the Strength Design of Masonry series reviews strength design of shear walls, along with both seismic detailing requirements and minimum/maximum detailing requirements for such walls.
Session 5 – Strength Design of Columns and Pilasters & System Behavior
Masonry columns and pilasters are often used in masonry buildings to carry large, concentrated loads, and, for pilasters, to support walls subjected to out-of-plane loads. Required detailing of these elements will be reviewed and strength design provisions will be introduced for these elements. This session of also looks at several sample masonry buildings to discuss system behavior and overall design methodology for masonry structures.
Session 6 – Strength Design Requirements for Reinforcement & Connectors
Reinforcement and connectors are essential to ensure a proper load path in masonry buildings. This session will review basic detailing requirements for reinforcement and connectors, and specific requirements for strength design of masonry. Lap length requirements for reinforcement, and design of anchor bolts will be reviewed.