Masonry

Masonry strength f′m

Masonry compressive strength by the unit strength method: the strength from the units and mortar, the units needed for a strength, grout and limits, and control joint spacing to your criteria (TMS 602).

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What you get

From the inputs to a finished masonry strength f′m calculation

The applicable checks, step by step

Every check with its equation, the values that go into it, the result and the code section, and the governing case up front. Results update as you type.

A calculation report a reviewer can follow

Inputs, load combinations, every check with its result and reference, and the governing case, in a clear PDF with your title block.

Drawings

Where the calculation has a shape to draw: elevations, sections and the diagrams, on a sheet with your title block, as PDF or DXF.

Your units, your method

US or metric units at any time, LRFD or ASD where the code offers both; the report follows.

Verification

How the masonry strength f′m is tested

7worked examples
13values compared
13match
0documented differences, each explained

Against published examples and hand calculations from the code equations, on every change. The method and the sources.

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