Free Courses for TMS Members

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This lesson will address LEED v4 credit categories, with particular emphasis on the Materials and Resources credits, and identify how masonry products can contribute to sustainable design and LEED. Presenter: Christine Subasic Date Presented: February 8, 2018

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This lesson covers the basis for these changes two major changes to the anchor bolt design provisions in the 2016 edition of TMS 402. One change was to increase the calculated shear crushing strength by 67%. The other change was to go from a linear interaction equation for combined bending and shear to an elliptical interaction equation. Presenter: Richard Bennett & Luke Scoggins Date Presented: March 8, 2018

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The design of reinforced masonry shear walls using both the Allowable Stress Design method and the Strength Design method is covered in this lesson. Presenter: Richard Bennett Date Presented: May 10, 2018

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This lesson addresses the movement characteristics of masonry wall systems, and compares the differences between architectural veneer and structural reinforced masonry. Presenter: Sam Rubenzer Date Presented: November 8, 2018

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This lesson provides an overview of energy code provisions, reviews energy studies performed utilizing whole building analysis, and provides recommendations for cost effective energy efficient solutions for energy efficient exterior masonry wall designs. Presenter: W. Mark McGinley Date Presented: November 9, 2017

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Façade inspections are critical to building enclosure performance and integrity. Discover the best practices in façade inspections through the use of The Masonry Society’s “Guideline for Masonry Façade Condition Assessment” (TMS-1700-17). Presenter: Pamela Jergenson & Michael Schuller Date Presented: December 13, 2018

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Proper testing of masonry products is essential to ensure that materials meet project requirements. Proper testing procedures for masonry products is covered in this lesson and typical mistakes made will also be presented. Presenter: Nicholas Lang Date Presented: April 12, 2018

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Nondestructive evaluation methods are valuable approaches for evaluating conditions of existing masonry construction without causing damage. Masonry strength can also be measured in place using in situ test methods, without resorting to destructive sample removal for laboratory testing. Presenter: Michael Schuller Date Presented: December 14, 2017

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This lesson reviews alternative rational design provisions for masonry veneers and presents a method for rational veneer wall system design. Presenter: W. Mark McGinley Date Presented: January 10, 2019

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This lesson will overview special inspection, review changes, and highlight key inspection tasks. Tips for preparing a quality assurance plan by the design team will be given, and key inspection items will be reviewed so that contractors and inspectors understand the importance of ensuring compliance of these items. Presenter: John Chrysler Date Presented: January 11, 2018

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This lesson reviews current cementitious materials that are allowed by ASTM mortar (C270) and grout (C476) specifications, provides a description of each type of cement, discusses key properties of mortar and grout, and shows how to specify cements for mortar and grout efficiently and effectively. Presenter: Jamie Farny Date Presented: October 11, 2018

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This lesson reviews the design assumptions for strength design, and look at the design of beams, bearing walls, and shear walls using strength design. Presenter: Richard Bennett Date Presented: October 12, 2017

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This lesson provides updates for the major updates and changes to the 2016 TMS 402/602, with a short review on changes that will be made in the 2018 International Building Code’s masonry provisions. The 1.5 hour video is presented by Dr. Richard M. Bennett, Chair of the Committee that developed these provisions. Presenter: Richard Bennett Date Presented: March 8, 2017