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“Structural Masonry Done Right” in the October issue of Construction Specifier 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.
The National Structural Masonry Seminar Series
Really two seminars in one, these cover theory and design of hybrid masonry/steel structures and whole building analysis of loadbearing masonry, plus the software and tips. Knowledge of FEM analysis or RAM Advanse software is not necessary.
The Software
The software uses a whole building approach that leads to easier and faster engineering design of masonry buildings, including irregular configurations, openings, multi-story structures and more.
- PC compatible processor (Intel or AMD, 32 bit or 64 bit)
- 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended)
- Windows XP/Vista or higher
- 180 MB required for installing the software
- 2 GB available hard disk space required for analyzing models
- Open GL compatible graphics card with at least 128 MB in video memory
- 1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Latest OS service packs and graphics card drivers always recommended
- System printer correctly installed
- To install the software, administrative rights are absolutely necessary
The Details
Design Tips
Two good resources for structural masonry are Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) Code and Specifications, Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures and Specification for Masonry Structures. Both are in the 2009 International Building Code. Several ASTM standards provide the general building blocks of structural masonry to help get started, but they are not applicable to all projects, nor all-inclusive.
Press
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Structural Masonry Done Right (pages 20-30) October 2009 | The Construction Specifier |
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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 (page 76) August 2008 | The Construction Specifier |
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New Software Simplifies Masonry/Steel Design September 29 , 2008 |
SOFTWARE DISCLAIMER
This software was developed for use as a design aid for qualified engineers. Considerable care was used in its preparation, but it should not be used in the absence of sound engineering judgment and knowledge. The engineer of record is always responsible for data used in design and results obtained whether from a calculator or from computer software. There are no warranties, either express or implied, associated with this software by the IMI, NCMA, Bentley Systems, Ryan-Biggs Associates, or distributors. The user must explicitly understand the assumptions inherent in the software, the procedures for structural design and must independently verify any results.
To schedule an in-house seminar call 800-IMI-0988.