AIA Approved Courses

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This course provides an overview of resilient design and discusses how resilient design is and is not covered by building codes and standards. The role of masonry construction in meeting resilient design goals is explained, and the inherent properties of masonry that make it resilient are described. Examples of resilient design strategies are provided.

Presenter: Christine Subasic
Date Presented: May 12, 2022

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This course reviews basic allowable stress design concepts and presents key differences between allowable stress design and strength design procedures. Presenter: W. Mark McGinley, Ph.D, PE, FASTM, FTMS, University of Louisville Date Date Presented: February 9, 2022

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This session briefly discusses the differences in the allowable stress design provisions and strength design procedures, especially the secondary bending moments.

Presenter: W. Mark McGinley, Ph.D, PE, FASTM, FTMS, University of Louisville
Date Presented: February 23, 2022

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This session looks at several sample masonry buildings to illustrate system behavior and overall design methodology of columns and pilasters.

Presenter: W. Mark McGinley, Ph.D, PE, FASTM, FTMS, University of Louisville
Date Presented: March 9, 2022

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This session reviews masonry materials commonly used in cladding systems between the 1880 and 1945 in North America, including brick, terra cotta, concrete masonry, cast stone, natural stone, and mortar. Common material properties, uses, and deterioration mechanisms will be presented. Presenters: Edward Gerns & Rachel Will Date Presented: October 27, 2021

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This session discusses the typical masonry exterior wall systems, commonly referred to as transitional masonry wall systems and how to identify them. These wall systems combine aspects of both load-bearing masonry and modern curtain wall systems having structural frames. The unique features of such construction are examined along with how these systems work structurally, how they deteriorate, and how they manage water, temperature, air, and vapor transmission. Knowing how these wall systems behave will assist in determining what repair methods and procedures to use. Presenter: Tom Elliott & Brian Trimble Date Presented: November 3, 2021

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This session focuses on the important aspects of developing an investigation program for a transitional masonry building, including information to gather, areas for inspection, ongoing monitoring, the potential for investigative openings and laboratory testing to inform potential structural analyses to consider. Presenters: Peter Babaian Date Presented: November 10, 2021

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This session discusses approaches for obtaining information on material properties and how to use that information to understand structural capacity following applicable codes and guidelines. Presenter: Michael Schuller Date Presented: November 17, 2021

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This session introduces rehabilitation options for the transitional masonry wall system to be considered based on deterioration mechanisms, including those related to structural concerns and water management. Presenter: Matthew Farmer Date Presented: December 2, 2021

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This session introduces the basic approaches for implementation of the rehabilitation including document preparation and field implementation of the repairs. Presenter: Edward Gerns Date Presented: December 8, 2021

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While masonry is extraordinarily durable, maintenance is required from time to time. Based on inspection and assessments performed, issues may be found that require regular monitoring. Learn about common maintenance for masonry to ensure it continues to serve as intended. Techniques to routinely monitor the condition of masonry, cracks and more will also be discussed. Presenter: Casey Williams Date Presented: December 15, 2021

1 PDH

This course reviews US fire statistics, the Balanced Fire Safety Design concept and the role that passive masonry firewalls play in it. Examples of how today’s building codes have eroded the Balanced Design Concept are shared to provide a better understanding of the crucial role fail-safe, passive masonry fire walls play in today’s fire safety designs. Presenter: Kevin Cavanaugh Date Presented: September 8, 2021

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This lesson introduce masonry to the attendees, reviewing basic terminology, acronyms, properties, benefits, and uses of masonry. Presenter: W. Mark McGinley Date Presented: October 21, 2020 Credit: 1 AIA LU / 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU AIA Course Number: TMSMAS1011

1 PDH

This lesson introduces attendees to the most common types of masonry units, how they are made, and how they are commonly used. Presenter: Christine Subasic Date Presented: October 28, 2020 Credit 1 AIA LU / 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU AIA Course Number: TMSMAS1012

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This lesson provides a comprehensive introduction to mortar for masonry construction, especially for those who have little to no experience with masonry but find themselves needing to design or review projects. Presenter: Jamie Farny Date Presented: November 4, 2020 Credit 1 AIA LU / 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU AIA Course Number: TMSMAS1013

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This lesson covers types of reinforcement used in masonry, including bars, joint reinforcement, anchors and ties. Each type of reinforcement will be explored, and the use in masonry will be identified. Presenter: Richard Bennett Date Presented: November 11, 2020 Credit 1 AIA LU / 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU AIA Course Number: TMSMAS1014

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This lesson provides a comprehensive introduction to grouts and grouting for new masonry construction, especially for those who have little to no experience with masonry but find themselves needing to design or review projects. Presenter: Jamie Farny Date Presented: November 18, 2020 Credit 1 AIA LU / 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU AIA Course Number: TMSMAS1015

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This lesson looks at the properties of masonry assemblies based on the how it is constructed and bonded. Presenter: W. Mark McGinley Date Presented: November 24, 2020 Credit 1 AIA LU / 1 PDH / 0.10 CEU AIA Course Number: TMSMAS1016

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This introductory session will review basic strength design concepts for masonry, noting key differences with procedures for concrete. Presenter: John Hochwalt Date Presented: February 3, 2021

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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. Presenter: Richard M. Bennett Date Presented: February 10, 2021

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During this session, design of masonry walls loaded with out-of-plane loads and axial loads will be reviewed. Presenter: Richard M. Bennett Date Presented: February 17, 2021

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This session will review strength design of shear walls, along with both seismic detailing requirements and minimum/maximum detailing requirements for such walls. Presenter: John Hochwalt Date Presented: February 24, 2021

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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. Presenter: John Hochwalt Date Presented: March 3, 2021

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This session will review basic detailing requirements for reinforcement and connectors, and specific requirements for strength design of masonry. Presenter: Richard M. Bennett Date Presented: March 10, 2021

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This course reviews the major changes from the 2016 edition to the 2022 edition of TMS 402/602.

Presenter: John Chrysler, PE, FTMS
Date Presented: October 19, 2022

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This session provides an overview of the major structural changes in TMS 402-22.

Presenter: Richard Bennett, PhD, PE, FTMS
Date Presented: October 26, 2022