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“Structural Masonry Done Right” in the April issue of Interface magazine. |
Structural masonry is a proven system that saves time and money, without sacrificing good looks. It can be the primary structural system, or integrated with a steel or reinforced concrete frame. IMI can show you how.
“With IMI’s help, we replaced a poured-in-place concrete foundation wall with CMU as a deduct alternate.”
Fred Kinateder
Kinateder Masonry
International Masonry Institute RAM Elements V8i Manual for Masonry Analysis and Design
The importance of good structural software can’t be underestimated as a tool for today’s structural engineer. During the last few years, the software options available to structural engineers for masonry design have grown and the use of masonry structurally has become more prevalent and sophisticated. To support the engineering community in the use of structural masonry the International Masonry Institute has funded this manual.
Structural Masonry Seminar
Please click here to see the IMI Calendar - items marked with a trowel (
) are especially relevant for those interested in structural masonry.
The Details
Design Tips
Structural masonry is a cost effective engineering solution that offers many options and significant design flexibility. The TIPS below are crafted to help the designer make choices that optimize the structure.
Note: These tips should not be used in lieu of professional knowledge and expertise.
Press
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Structural Masonry Done Right April 2012 | Interface |
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Changing Masonry Standards Part 2 Grouting Options August 2011 | Structure |
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Investment to Grow: Loadbearing Masonry’s Market Share Vol. 40 No. 1 January/February 2009 | The Story Pole |
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Cheaper, Faster, Better: Zaragon Place Vol. 39 No. 5 2008 | The Story Pole |
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Masonry and Steel August 2008 | The Construction Specifier |
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New Software Simplifies Masonry/Steel Design September 29 , 2008 |
To schedule an in-house seminar call 800-IMI-0988.