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Allowable Stress Design of Masonry #1: Introduction to Allowable Stress Design

This introductory course reviews basic allowable stress design concepts. Dr. McGinley presents key differences between allowable stress design and strength design procedures. This session also reviews masonry assemblies and systems, noting their purposes and resistance to primary loads. Attendees will learn about typical masonry building elements and their roles in the overall structural system including walls, beams, columns, and pilasters.…

January 27, 2022

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Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures #7: Developing a Maintenance Plan for Existing Masonry

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.…

December 14, 2021

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Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures #6: Implementation of a Rehabilitation Project for Transitional Masonry

Once an assessment is complete and a rehabilitation approach has been selected, implementing the rehabilitation work is the next milestone. Bid documents for rehabilitation projects of traditional masonry wall systems should address two fundamental issues. First, all existing conditions, particularly concealed conditions, are not known and can’t be known until the work begins.…

December 8, 2021

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Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures #5: Rehabilitation Options for Transitional Masonry

Once the assessment is complete and the deterioration mechanisms are known, rehabilitation options can be considered. 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.…

December 2, 2021

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Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures #4: Testing and Analysis

Building on concepts presented during prior sessions, 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. Several in situ methods are available for determining masonry mechanical properties including compression and shear strength.…

November 15, 2021

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Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures #3: Planning and Conducting a Transitional Masonry Building Investigation

This session of the existing masonry series 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.…

November 8, 2021

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Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures #2: Masonry Systems

This session of the existing masonry series 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.…

November 1, 2021

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Assessment, Maintenance, and Repair of Transitional Masonry Structures #1: Review of Common Masonry Materials

This session of the existing masonry series 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.…

October 20, 2021

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Strength Design of Masonry #6: Strength Design Requirements for Reinforcement and 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.…

March 10, 2021

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Strength Design of Masonry #5: Strength Design of Columns and Pilasters and 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.…

March 3, 2021

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