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Useful Resources for Masonry Joint Design

To access the articles from the July 2017 Learn, Innovate Excel Newsletter, please use the links below: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? OMF VS IMF VS SMF NEW DESIGN APPROACH RECOMMENDED FOR CHEVRON BRACED FRAMES Are you aware of the many resources that are available for free to assist structural engineers in the design and detailing of […]

Horizontal and Vertical Masonry Movement Joints

When designing with structural masonry and/or architectural brick veneer, are you certain you are following the best practices in regards to control or expansion joint placement in your design?  Are you appropriately noting these movement joints on drawings and explaining in the specification to ensure the mason will follow your directions to prevent unnecessary cracks […]