Quick Masonry Users Guide

QuickMasonry
User’s Guide
Masonry Design Software
Version 3.00.0001
Copyright (c) 2005-2010 Ensoltech, Inc. All rights reserved.
QuickMasonry is a proprietary computer program of Ensoltech, Inc. Although every effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy of this program and its documentation, neither Ensoltech nor Integrated Engineering
Software shall be held liable for any mistake, error, or misrepresentation in, or as a result of the usage of,
this program and/or its documentation. The results obtained from this program should not be substituted
for sound engineering judgment.
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QuickMasonry 3.00.0001 User’s Guide CONTENTS
Contents
1 Overview 6
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.6 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Menu Commands 8
2.1 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.1 New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.2 Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.3 Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.4 Save As... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.5 Print... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.6 Print Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.7 Print Setup... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.8 [Recent Files] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.9 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 View Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.1 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.2 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Project Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.1 Project Information... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.2 Set Defaults... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.1 Preferences... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.2 Units... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.3 Block Sizes... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.4 Load Combinations... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.1 Contents... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.2 Iesweb.com — Update QuickMasonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.3 Iesweb.com — Customer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.4 Iesweb.com — FAQ Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.5 Iesweb.com — Email IES Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.6 Software License... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.7 About QuickMasonry... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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3 Bearing/Panel Wall 13
3.1 Criteria Inputs (Bearing Wall Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.1 Building Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.2 Material Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.3 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 Wall Inputs (Bearing Wall Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.2 Mortar/Grout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.3 Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3 Loads Inputs (Bearing Wall Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.1 Axial Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.2 Lateral Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3.3 Moment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 Checks Performed on Unreinforced Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.1 Allowable Stress Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.2 Strength Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.5 Checks Performed on Reinforced Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5.2 Strength Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.6 Miscellaneous Technical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.6.1 Moment Capacity Calculation [Strength design, MSJC-02/05] . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.6.2 Effective Compression Width [Strength design, MSJC-02] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.6.3 Maximum Axial Stress [Strength design, MSJC-02/05] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.6.4 Effective Eccentricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.6.5 Interaction Diagrams w/ Staggered Bar Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.6.6 Magnified Moments [Strength Design] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.6.7 Deflection [Strength Design] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Shear Wall 28
4.1 Criteria Inputs (Shear Wall Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.1 Building Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.3 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2 Wall Inputs (Shear Wall Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.2 Mortar/Grout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.3 Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3 Loads Inputs (Shear Wall Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.1 Axial Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3.2 Shear Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3.3 Moment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.4 Checks Performed on Unreinforced Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.4.2 Strength Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.5 Checks Performed on Reinforced Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.5.2 Strength Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.6 Miscellaneous Technical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.6.1 Boundary Element Provisions [Strength design, MSJC-05] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.6.2 Bar Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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4.6.3 Effective Thickness for Partially Grouted Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5 Pilaster 42
5.1 Criteria Inputs (Pilaster Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1.1 Building Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1.3 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2 Pilaster Inputs (Pilaster Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.2.2 Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2.3 Mortar/Grout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.3 Loads Inputs (Pilaster Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.3.1 Axial Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.3.2 Lateral Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.3.3 Moment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.4 Checks Performed on Unreinforced Pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.4.2 Strength Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.5 Checks Performed on Reinforced Pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.5.2 Strength Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6 Column 55
6.1 Criteria Inputs (Column Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.1.1 Building Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.1.3 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.2 Column Inputs (Column Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.2.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.2.2 Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.3 Loads Inputs (Column Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.3.1 Axial Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.3.2 Moments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.3.3 Shear Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.4 Checks Performed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.4.2 Strength Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7 Beam 66
7.1 Criteria Inputs (Beam Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.1.1 Building Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.1.3 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.2 Beam Inputs (Beam Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.2.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.2.2 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.2.3 Applied Load Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.2.4 Flexural Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.2.5 Stirrups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.3 Loads Inputs (Beam Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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7.3.1 Distributed Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

7.3.2 Concentrated Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.4 Checks Performed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.4.2 Strength Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8 General Technical Reference 80

8.1 Omitted Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.2 General Technical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.2.1 Load Combinations - Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.2.2 Interaction Diagrams - Outer Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.2.3 Axial Tension in Unreinforced Masonry With Strength Design (MSJC 02/05) . . . 81
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Chapter 1
Overview
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing QuickMasonry. This software package has been created to assist the engineer
in the design of structural masonry components. Use of this program can save countless hours in the
calculations and documentation associated with masonry design. The software has been designed so that
you may quickly become productive with very little training, but by reading through this manual and other
associated documentation you should be able to resolve any questions that may arise during program use.
1.2 License
Use of this software program is strictly governed by the license agreement that is displayed during the install
process. This program is the copyrighted property of Ensoltech, Inc. and is provided for the exclusive use of
each licensee. Additional licenses may be obtained exclusively through Integrated Engineering Software.
You may copy the program for backup purposes and you may install it on any computer allowed in the
license agreement. Distributing the program to coworkers, friends, or duplicating it for other distribution
violates the copyright laws of the United States. Future enhancements and technical support for this product
depend on your cooperation in this regard.
1.3 Disclaimer
With any technical software package, there will be concerns about possible errors. We have worked very
hard to ensure that this software is as accurate and robust as possible.
Despite our best efforts, errors in software can and do occur. It is very important to manually inspect the
results and ensure that they are consistent with sound engineering practice and judgement. This program
has been designed with that end in mind, exposing calculations wherever possible so they are available
for examination. It is the responsibility of the engineer to ensure the final design produced is reasonable
and constitutes sound engineering practice. In no event shall Integrated Engineering Software, Inc. or
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Ensoltech, Inc. be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this software or its
related documentation.
1.4 Requirements
The software has relatively minimal system and hardware requirements:

• Windows XP/Vista/7
• 20 MB of hard disk space
• 64 MB of RAM
• Pentium processor
• 1024x768 screen resolution
1.5 Installation
Simply run the install program that comes on the CD or that you have downloaded from the IES website.
The step-by-step wizard will guide you through the installation process.
1.6 Technical Support
Before you contact IES for support, please make sure you have taken full advantage of the readily available
resources that are included with the software:
• Carefully read through this users guide
• Refer to the numerous help screens built into the software
• If you have a question about a result displayed in a summary, be sure to check the full calculations
that are displayed in the program and in the report.
• Check the resources on the IES website. These can be accessed easily by going to the Help menu,
iesweb.com submenu and choosing from the various options there.
You should also make sure that you have the latest maintenance update for the software. These updates are
free and can be obtained automatically by going to the Help menu, choosing iesweb.com, and then choosing
Update QuickMasonry. In this manner you can make sure that the issue you have a question about has not
already been resolved.
Integrated Engineering Software provides technical support for this program via email. The best way to
send an email is to go to the Help menu, choose iesweb.com, then choose Email IES Technical Support.
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Chapter 2
Menu Commands
2.1 File Menu

These are the commands available on the File Menu.
2.1.1 New
Creates a new file without any projects.
2.1.2 Open
Opens an existing project from a file.
2.1.3 Save
Saves the current project. If the project has not been previously saved and does not yet have a file name, a
dialog will prompt for the file name.
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2.1.4 Save As...
Saves the current project, always prompting for a file name.
2.1.5 Print...
Prints a multi-page report containing details of the design calculations. A dialog appears first to allow you
to specify which items are to be included in the report.
2.1.6 Print Preview
Previews a multi-page report containing details of the design calculations. A dialog appears first to allow
you to specify which items are to be included in the report.
2.1.7 Print Setup...
Selects a printer and printer connection. Also allows you to choose portrait or landscape page orientation.
This option is there because this is a standard dialog from Microsoft, but you should not select the landscape
option. The report pages are not designed for it and will look funny.
2.1.8 [Recent Files]
Opens the recently used project file with the displayed name.
2.1.9 Exit
Exits the program.
2.2 View Menu

These are the commands available on the View Menu.
2.2.1 Toolbar
Shows/hides the toolbar.
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2.2.2 Status Bar
Shows/hides the status bar.
2.3 Project Menu

These are the commands available on the Project Menu.
2.3.1 Project Information...
Brings up a dialog that allows you to enter information for this specific project. This information is dis-
played in the header area of reports.
2.3.2 Set Defaults...
This command allows you to indicate that the current inputs are to be recorded as the default settings for
future projects. A dialog will appear to allow you to specify which groups of inputs are to be saved.
2.4 Options Menu

These are the commands available on the Options Menu.
2.4.1 Preferences...
Brings up a dialog that allows use control of various aspects of program behavior.
2.4.2 Units...
Brings up a dialog allowing to modify the units used for various different quantities.
2.4.3 Block Sizes...
Brings up a dialog that allows you to add new block sizes, or to edit the dimensions of existing block sizes.
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2.4.4 Load Combinations...
Brings up a dialog allowing you to add, modify, or remove load combinations or groups of load combina-
tions. This is the command that facilitates adding custom load factors/combinations. Note that you should
not change the factors for the built-in, code-defined load combinations. The program will load its own
built-in values for these at startup every time and overwrite your changes. If you would like to have a mod-
ified copy of one of these built-in combination sets, change its name (e.g. change ’IBC 2003’ to ’IBC 2003
(a)’). In this example, the program will load up a ’fresh’ copy of ’IBC 2003’ at startup and also leave your
modified version (’IBC 2003 (a)’).
2.5 Help Menu

These are the commands available on the Help Menu.
2.5.1 Contents...
Brings up the help dialog, which presents a tree-style display of the available help topics.
2.5.2 Iesweb.com — Update QuickMasonry
Initiates the process of checking for an update and, if necessary, automatically updates the program from
the IES website. Note that you must be connected to the Internet for this feature to work properly.
2.5.3 Iesweb.com — Customer Center
Opens a web browser window with the IES Customer Center web page. This location provides access to
several problem-solving resources.
2.5.4 Iesweb.com — FAQ Answers
Opens a web browser window with the IES Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) web page.
2.5.5 Iesweb.com — Email IES Technical Support
Creates a new email message, addressed to IES tech support, and attaches certain useful system information
that helps IES diagnose the source of potential problems. This is the best way to contact IES regarding
technical support issues.
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2.5.6 Software License...
Brings up a dialog where current license information can be viewed, or new license information can be
entered.
2.5.7 About QuickMasonry...
Displays a dialog with version number, copyright, and other related information.
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Chapter 3
Bearing/Panel Wall
This chapter covers all aspects of the bearing/panel wall design module.
3.1 Criteria Inputs (Bearing Wall Module)
3.1.1 Building Code
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Building Code’ group.
Building Code
The governing code for which checks will be made.
Load Combination
The source of the load combinations that will be considered when performing checks on the wall. Note that
both IBC 2006 and IBC 2009 reference ASCE 7-05 for load combinations.
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Seismic R Value
The seismic response modification factor.
Amplify Axial Stress For Slenderness

Unreinforced strength design only: When checking combined compressive stress (axial+flexure), this causes
the axial stress to be magnified due to slenderness. Although not explicitely required by the code (02 or 05),
this approach is recommended in MDG-4 (p. 17-31) and MDG-5 (p. 16-104). This option has no effect for
MSJC-08 (ASD) because the new P-Delta Effects section (3.2.2.4) accounts for magnified moments.
3.1.2 Material Properties
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Material Properties’ group.
f’m
The compressive strength of the masonry units.
fy
The yield stress of the rebar (including ties) used in the wall.
Specify Wall Weight Manually

Whether or not you want to manually enter the unit weight of the wall, vs. having the weight calculated
automatically from industry standard values.
Average Unit Weight

The average unit weight, or density, of the wall. This will be an average value representing the masonry
units, mortar, grout, and reinforcement. This value is unimportant if you have chosen the option not to
include the wall self-weight.
Block Weight
Specify whether the masonry units are lightweight, medium weight, or normal weight. This affects the
calculated self-weight of the wall. This attribute will not be visible if you have chosen to enter the unit
weight of the wall manually.
Design As Clay Masonry

Whether to design this component using clay masonry provisions. Design aspects affected by this setting
include the calculated modulus of elasticity and the analysis of the section for flexure.
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3.1.3 Options
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Options’ group.
Include Wall Self-Weight

Whether or not you want the program to automatically calculate the weight of the wall and add it in as a
contribution to the axial dead load.
Neglect Lateral Load on Parapet

Whether or not you want the program to neglect the lateral load on the parapet (if there is a parapet).
Applying the load on the parapet has the effect of reducing the maximum moment in the wall, so choosing
to neglect it is conservative.
Include Wall Wt In Virtual Eccentricity

Whether you want the value of ’e’ used in the buckling equation to include the effect of the wall weight
(concentric) in addition to the actual eccentricity of the applied axial loads. Expert opinions vary on whether
this is appropriate or not. See page 12-18 of the Masonry Designer’s Guide (4th Edition) for more on this
issue.
Always use I-cracked

This option will cause the cracked moment of inertia Icr to be used in all deflection calculations, rather than
the combined approach where Ig is used up till the cracking moment and Icr is used thereafter (see eqns
3-30 and 3-31 in MSJC 02/05). This is not required by the code, but is available as a conservative option.
3.2 Wall Inputs (Bearing Wall Module)
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3.2.1 Dimensions
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Dimensions’ group.
Height (overall)
The overall height of the wall, including the parapet, if any.
Parapet Height
The height of the parapet, if there is one.
Length
The length of the wall.
Specify Height Exposed To Lateral Load

Choose this option to specify that the wall is not exposed to lateral pressure loads over its entire height.
If this option is chosen, the lateral pressures from the ’Loads’ tab will only be applied over the specified
range.
Top Limit (from top)

The distance from the top of the wall down to the top of the lateral pressure.
Bottom Limit (from bottom)

The distance from the bottom of the wall up to the bottom of the lateral pressure.
Block Size
The size of the masonry blocks in the wall.
Bond Type
Whether the masonry units in the wall are configured as stack bond or running bond. Note that the MSJC
code defines running bond as when head joints in successive courses are horizontally offset at least one-
quarter the unit length. Any wall that is not considered running bond should be designated as stack bond.
Has Bond Beams @ 48 in. or less

Whether the wall has bond beams spaced not more than 48 in. (1219 mm) center-to-center. For stack bond,
this is significant when determining the effective width of masonry used in stress calculations. See MSJC
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2.3.3.3.2.
3.2.2 Mortar/Grout
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Mortar/Grout’ group.
Mortar Type
The mortar type used in the joints. The abbreviated type names are defined as follows: Port/Mort-M/S =
Portland cement/lime or mortar cement, M or S. Port/Mort-N = Portland cement/lime or mortar cement,
N. Mas/AE Port-M/S = Masonry cement or air entrained Portland cement/lime, M or S. Mas/AE Port-N =
Masonry cement or air entrained Portland cement/lime, N. See Table 2.2.3.2 in the MSJC code for more
information.
Bed Type
This controls whether the masonry units are fully bedded or only face shell bedded.
Grouting
Determines which cells are grouted. Note that any cell that has a reinforcing bar in it will always be grouted.
3.2.3 Reinforcement
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Reinforcement’ group.
Is Reinforced
Whether this wall is reinforced.
Rebar Size
The size of the vertical rebar that is grouted in the cells.
Bar Layout (in cell)

The number of, and position of, the bar(s) in each reinforced cell.
Clear Cover
The clear cover for the bars - measured from the outer surface of the wall to the outermost surface of the
bar.
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Bar Spacing
The center-to-center spacing of the vertical bars in the wall. This should be a multiple of the cell spacing.
3.3 Loads Inputs (Bearing Wall Module)
Name
An optional name describing this set of loads. This can be left blank if desired.
Source
The code-defined loads source for the loads in this set.
3.3.1 Axial Loads
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Axial Loads’ group.
Axial Uniform Load

The uniform axial force applied at the the top of the wall, or at the base of the parapet if there is a para-
pet. This is assumed to be applied to the wall in a distributed manner, meaning that local effects from a
concentrated force are not checked.
Axial Point Load

An axial point load applied at the the top of the wall, or at the base of the parapet if there is a parapet. Note
that local effects from the concentrated force (bearing) are not checked.
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Effective Width
The portion of the wall length (measured parallel to the wall) over which the axial point load is effectively
spread. This might be governed by whether this point load is one of a series of point loads (for example
if there is a series of loads at 24 inches then the effective distance should not exceed 24 inches) or by the
dimensions of the load tranfer mechanism, or other things that are outside the scope of the software’s inputs
- hence this value must be calculated and entered manually. The software will divide the magnitude of the
point load by this effective distance to come up with force-per-length value to use in calculations.
Eccentricity
The out-of-plane eccentricity at which the axial force is applied.
3.3.2 Lateral Loads
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Lateral Loads’ group.
Lateral Pressure
The lateral pressure applied perpendicular to the wall. If the ’Varies Linearly’ option is not chosen, this
pressure is uniform; otherwise, it is linear and this entry represents the magnitude at the bottom.
Varies Linearly
Whether the lateral pressure is linear, for example in the case of earth pressure.
Top Pressure
The magnitude at the top of a linearly varying pressure distribution.
Parapet Has Separate Pressure

Whether to apply a separate lateral pressure to the parapet (in this case the ’main’ lateral pressure will only
be applied to the portion of wall below the parapet).
Parapet Lateral Pressure

The uniform lateral pressure applied to the parapet only (in the direction perpendicular to the wall).
Lateral Uniform Load

A lateral load applied at a specified height on the wall, distributed along the length of the wall.
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Height From Bottom

The distance from the bottom of the wall to where the lateral uniform load is applied.
3.3.3 Moment
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Moment’ group.
Moment
The out-of-plane moment applied at the top of the wall.
3.4 Checks Performed on Unreinforced Walls
3.4.1 Allowable Stress Design
These are the checks that are made under ASD for an unreinforced wall.
Combined Stress
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.1
Checks that the combined compressive stress due to flexure and axial load does not exceed the allowable
value.
Buckling
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.1
Checks that the axial compressive load does not exceed the allowable value. This considers the possibility
of buckling and is dependent on the wall slenderness and the applied load eccentricity.
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Axial Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.4
• MSCJ-05 2.2.4
• MSCJ-08 2.2.4
This checks that there is no tension in the wall due to axial forces. Axial tension is not allowed in unrein-
forced masonry.
Flexural Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.2, 3.3.2
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.2, 3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.2, 3.2.2
Checks that the tension due to flexure in the wall doesn’t exceed the allowable value.
3.4.2 Strength Design
These are the checks that are made under Strength Design for an unreinforced wall.
Flexural Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.2, 3.3.2
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.2, 3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.2, 3.2.2
Checks that the tension due to flexure in the wall doesn’t exceed the allowable value.
Buckling
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.3
• MSCJ-05 3.2.3
• MSCJ-08 3.2.2.3
of buckling and is dependent on the wall slenderness.
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Combined Stress
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.2
• MSCJ-05 3.3.2
• MSCJ-08 3.3.2
value.
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-05 3.2.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-08 3.2.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
This checks that the shear force perpendicular to the wall does not exceed the maximum allowed.
3.5 Checks Performed on Reinforced Walls
These are the checks that are made under ASD for a reinforced wall.
Axial+Flexure
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2, 3.2.5.4
• MSCJ-05 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2, 3.3.5.4
• MSCJ-08 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2, 3.3.5.3
This check ensures that the effects of axial force plus flexure do not exceed either the allowable compressive
stress in the masonry or the allowable tensile stress in the steel. An interaction diagram is constructed to
aid in making this check.
Axial Compression
Code References:
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• MSCJ-02 2.3.3.2.1
• MSCJ-05 2.3.3.2.1
• MSCJ-08 2.3.3.2.1
This check ensures that the axial compressive force does not exceed the allowable value. The slenderness
of the wall is accounted for in this check.
Axial Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
• MSCJ-05 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
• MSCJ-08 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
This checks that the axial tension (uplift) in the wall does not exceed the allowable value.
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5
This checks that the shear stress in the wall does not exceed the allowable value.
These are the checks that are made under Strength Design for a reinforced wall.
Axial+Flexure
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2, 3.2.5.4
• MSCJ-05 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2, 3.3.5.4
• MSCJ-08 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2, 3.3.5.3
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Axial Compression
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.5.5
• MSCJ-05 3.3.5.4
• MSCJ-05 3.3.5.3
This check ensures that the axial compressive force does not exceed the allowable value. It is a little unusual
in that the upper limit is not described in the code as a maximum allowable value but rather a limit above
which there ’currently are no strength design provisions’. See the MSJC-05 commentary (section 3.3.5.4).
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.1.2, 3.2.5.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.1.2, 3.3.5.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.1.2, 3.3.5.3, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
Min Strain
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 3.3.3.5
• MSCJ-08 3.3.3.5
This checks that the reinforcement for out-of-plane flexure is not too high such that it violates minimum
strain requirements. This is a check to ensure ductility.
Deflection
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.5.6
• MSCJ-05 3.3.5.5
• MSCJ-08 3.3.5.4
This checks that the out-of-plane deflection is less than or equal to the allowable limit. In calculating the
deflection, a 2nd-order (P-delta) analysis is performed.
Axial Stress
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.5.5
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This checks that the factored axial stress in the wall doesn’t exceed the limit. It is worth noting that MSJC-
02 offers no guidance for how to design walls when the factored axial stress exceeds this limit.
Slenderness
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.5.5
This checks that the slenderness ratio (h/t) of the wall doesn’t exceed the maximum allowed. MSJC-02 only
requires this check if the axial stress in the wall is above a certain level.
Min. Thickness
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.5.5
This checks that the nominal wall thickness is great enough. MSJC-02 only requires this check if the axial
stress in the wall is above a certain level.
3.6 Miscellaneous Technical Notes

This section contains various notes about the behavior of the bearing wall module.
3.6.1 Moment Capacity Calculation [Strength design, MSJC-02/05]
For flexural capacity, the program does not use the equations shown right in the code (3-27, 3-28) because
they only apply to a narrow situation. It uses a more general algorithm that can accomodate a more practical
variety of design options (e.g. bars not right in the center of the wall every time) and also adjusts for the
presence of axial force. This algorithm is based on the assumptions required in the code. The Masonry
Designers Guide (4th Ed) p. 11-11 states: ”Although not stated in the code, the equations in this section
are applicable only to walls with reinforcing that is centered in the wall and either grouted solid or with
the equivalent rectangular stress block depth not greater than the face shell thickness for partially grouted
construction.” For this reason, equations 3-27 and 3-28 will not be seen in the software output.
3.6.2 Effective Compression Width [Strength design, MSJC-02]
When computing the interaction diagram for strength design, the software performs calculations for a unit
width just like it does for ASD. Since there is no strength provision in MSJC-02 for the effective compres-
sion width to be used, it just uses the ASD provision, as advocated in the MDG4 p. 11-12: ”No analogous
provision [to the ASD effective width calc] is applicable to strength design of reinforced masonry, however.
This may have been an oversight, and use of this limitation is suggested when using the strength design
method.” This is further justified by the fact that the MSJC-05 strength provisions include this method
directly.
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3.6.3 Maximum Axial Stress [Strength design, MSJC-02/05]
In both MSJC-02 (3.2.5.5) and MSJC-05 (3.3.5.4) the provisions for bearing walls state that they are only
applicable to walls with a factored axial stress not exceeding 0.2f’m. No guidance is given for how to
handle walls with a factored axial stress exceeding this value. The commentary notes that this is due to the
nature of the test data available. Since there are no provisions available, QuickMasonry flags the wall as
failing the compression check when the stress limit is exceeded.
3.6.4 Effective Eccentricity
The table of factored loads includes a value called Effective Eccentricity. This is the eccentricity of the total
combined axial load, including wall weight. Since the wall weight is applied at the centroid of the wall
cross section (e=0), it will have a tendency to make the effective eccentricity less than the eccentricity of
the applied loads.
3.6.5 Interaction Diagrams w/ Staggered Bar Layout
When calculating the flexural & axial capacities for the interaction diagram the software uses a section of the
wall that is centered about a reinforced cell and has a length equal to the effective compression width. This
presents a dilemma when the option for staggered bars has been chosen, since a particular reinforced cell
will have a bar in one position or the other (either towards the compression face or the tension face) neither
one of which is representative of the average reinforcement of the wall as a whole. The software addresses
this by examining a section with two ’half-bars’: One at each position, where each bar has one-half the area
of a full bar. This is the best representation of the true average properties of the wall.
3.6.6 Magnified Moments [Strength Design]
In strength design, the MSJC code has special provisions for walls loaded out of plane that include second-
order effects to produce a magnified moment (p-delta). The provisions are under MSJC-02 3.2.5.3 / 3.2.5.4
and MSJC-05 3.3.5.3 / 3.3.5.4. The equations given in the code are appropriate only for the common con-
figuration of a wall with pinned supports top and bottom and a uniform lateral load. For more complicated
configurations, the engineer is directed to calculate moments and deflections ’using established principles
of mechanics’. In its current version QuickMasonry does limit the support conditions to pinned-pinned, but
the flexible loading options allow a configuration that exceeds the narrow assumptions of the code (i.e., you
have more options than just a uniform lateral load). This leads to three important things to keep in mind:
(1) The moment used in these p-delta calculations is always taken from midspan, regardless of whether
the actual maximum moment occurs there or not. However, if a larger moment occurs at another location,
that (unmagnified) moment will be used in design checks rather than the magnified midspan moment. The
MSJC-05 commentary on section 3.3.5.4 (p. CC-53) discusses this. (2) The deflection equation is formu-
lated specifically for a uniform lateral loading, so if a particular project has a different loading type the
engineer should consider whether the deflection results (which affect the magnified moment) can be ac-
cepted as conservative or whether other supplemental calculations should be performed manually. (3) The
first term in equation 3-24 will not be seen in the software output; rather, the term ’Mu1’ is used which is
the moment from the software’s own first-order analysis and includes the effects of all loads not just uni-
form lateral. This last item is a point of clarification and not a real concern, since the results will always be
accurate regardless of loading. Future versions of this program will likely dispense with the limited MSJC
equations and perform a more advanced analysis to provide appropriate results in all situations. Please
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submit feedback if this issue is critical to you - comments from users are the number one determinant of
what features are added to new releases.
3.6.7 Deflection [Strength Design]
The MSJC code equations for deflection (3-30 & 3-31) assume a uniform lateral load that extends all the
way between supports. QuickMasonry allows loading options that are more complicated than this, so if the
loading for a particular project deviates from the assumptions of the code equations the results should be
examined carefully and supplemental calculations appropriate to the particular loading should be consid-
ered. This is closely related to the issues discussed in the topic on Magnified Moments. Future versions of
the software will likely include more advanced calculations that will handle any loading conditions, but at
present it only implements the equations included directly in the MSJC code, and the user must be alert for
situations that exceed the assumptions made by those equations.
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Chapter 4
Shear Wall
This chapter covers all aspects of the shear wall design module.
4.1 Criteria Inputs (Shear Wall Module)
4.1.1 Building Code
Building Code
Load Combination
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Seismic R Value

f’m
fy

Average Unit Weight

Block Weight

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4.1.3 Options

End Bars Only For Flexural/Axial Analysis

Whether or not you want the program to consider only the ’extra’ end bars (bars concentrated at the ends
of the wall to reinforce for flexure) and not the distributed vertical bars (bars evenly spaced along the wall).
Otherwise all bars will be considered.
Multiply Seismic Shear By 1.5

Whether or not you want the program to automatically multiply the seismic shear force by 1.5 as required
by IBC 2003/2006 2106.5.1 for structures in higher seismic design categories. This is for ASD only and is
ignored for strength design.
4.2 Wall Inputs (Shear Wall Module)
4.2.1 Dimensions
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Height
The height of the wall.
Parapet Height
The height of the parapet, if there is one. The lateral load is applied at the base of the parapet.
Length
The length of the wall.
Block Size
Bond Type
4.2.2 Mortar/Grout
Mortar Type
information.
Grouting
Bed Type
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4.2.3 Reinforcement
Is Reinforced
Vertical Bar Size

The size of the vertical rebar that is grouted in the cells. These are distributed along the length of the wall.
Has 2 Bars Per Cell

Whether there are two bars in each cell, rather than just one in the center. The two bars will be located
apart, at the edges of the cell, effectively creating two layers of reinforcement.
Clear Cover
The clear cover for the vertical bars - measured from the outer surface of the wall to the outermost surface
of the bar.
Vertical Bar Spacing

The center-to-center spacing of the distributed vertical bars in the wall. This should be a multiple of the cell
spacing.
Horizontal Reinforcement Type

Determines whether the horizontal reinforcement is standard rebar or specialized wire product in a truss
or ladder configuration. Note that you can add new truss/ladder sizes by going to the Options menu and
choosing Joint Reinforcement Sizes.
Horizontal Bar Size

The size of the horizontal reinforcement.
Joint Reinf.
The type of wire joint reinforcement that provides the horizontal reinforcement for the wall. Note that you
can add new sizes by going to the Options menu and choosing Joint Reinforcement Sizes.
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Horizontal Bar Spacing

The center-to-center spacing between horizontal bars.
Has Extra End Bars

Whether additional vertical bars are added at the ends of the wall in order to resist in-plane flexure. If this
option is chosen, the distributed vertical bars that are present along the entire length of the wall will be
placed only in the ’interior’ cells, to the inside of these additional flexural bars. See the diagram for an
illustration of this.
End Bar Size

The size of the additional vertical reinforcement at the wall ends.
# Cells With End Bars

The number of cells at each end that contain additional flexural reinforcement.
# Bars In Each Cell

The number of bars in each cells that contains additional flexural reinforcement.
Seismic Designation
Whether this wall is classified as ordinary, intermediate, or special. This is used in the maximum reinforce-
ment check of MSJC-05 3.3.3.5 (strength design).
4.3 Loads Inputs (Shear Wall Module)
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Name
Source
4.3.1 Axial Loads
Axial Force
The axial force applied at the the top of the wall, or at the base of the parapet if there is a parapet. Although
specified as a point load, this is assumed to be applied to the wall in a distributed manner, meaning that
local effects from a concentrated force are not checked.
Offset From Center

This value will offset the axial load from the center of the wall (in the direction parallel to the wall).
Axial Distributed Force

The distributed axial force applied along the the top of the wall, or at the base of the parapet if there is a
parapet.
Varies Linearly
Whether the axial distributed force varies linearly from one end of the wall to the other.
Value at Other End

The magnitude of the distributed axial load at the other end of the wall.
4.3.2 Shear Loads
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Shear Loads’ group.
Shear Force
The in-plane shear force applied at the the top of the wall, or at the base of the parapet if there is a parapet.
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Distributed Shear Force

The distributed shear force applied along the the top of the wall, or at the base of the parapet if there is a
parapet.
Offset From Top

This value will offset the shear force (both concentrated and distributed) from the top of the wall (or parapet
base, if there is a parapet). The force will be offset *downward*.
4.3.3 Moment
Moment
The in-plane moment applied at the the top of the wall, or at the base of the parapet if there is a parapet.
4.4 Checks Performed on Unreinforced Walls
These are the checks that are made under ASD for an unreinforced wall.
Combined Stress
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.1
This checks that the combined compressive stress due to in-plane flexure and axial load does not exceed the
allowable value.
Buckling
Code References:
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• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.1
This checks that the axial compressive load does not exceed the allowable value. This considers the possi-
bility of buckling and accounts for the wall slenderness.
Axial Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.4
• MSCJ-05 2.2.4
• MSCJ-08 2.3.4 (ASD), 3.2.3 (Strength)
This checks that there is no tension in the wall due to axial forces. Axial tension is not allowed in unrein-
forced masonry.
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.5
• MSCJ-05 2.2.5
• MSCJ-08 2.2.5
This checks that the stress due to in-plane shear does not exceed the allowable value.
Flexural Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.2 (ASD), 3.3.2 (Strength)
This checks that the tension due to flexure in the wall doesn’t exceed the allowable value.
These are the checks that are made under Strength Design for an unreinforced wall.
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Flexural Tension
Code References:
This checks that the tension due to flexure in the wall doesn’t exceed the allowable value.
Combined Stress
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.2
• MSCJ-05 3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 3.2.2
value.
Buckling
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.3
• MSCJ-05 3.2.3
• MSCJ-08 3.2.2.3
of buckling and is dependent on the wall slenderness.
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-05 3.2.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-08 3.2.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
4.5 Checks Performed on Reinforced Walls
These are the checks that are made under ASD for a reinforced wall.
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Axial Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
• MSCJ-05 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
• MSCJ-08 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
This checks that the axial tension (uplift) in the wall does not exceed the allowable value.
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5
This checks that the in-plane shear stress in the masonry does not exceed the maximum allowed. The
allowable limit is greater if sufficient shear reinforcement is provided.
Axial Compression
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.3.2.1 (ASD), 3.2.6.3, 3.2.4.1.1, 3.1.4.1 (Strength)
Axial+Flexure
Code References:
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Shear Bar Spacing
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5.3.1
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5.3.1
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5.3.1
This checks that the spacing of the shear reinforcement does not exceed the allowable limit.
Vert Bar Area
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5.3.2
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5.3.2
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5.3.2
This checks that the cross sectional area of reinforcement provided perpendicular to shear reinforcement
(which would be the vertical bars) meets the minimum requirement.
Vert Bar Spacing
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5.3.2
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5.3.2
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5.3.2
This checks that the spacing of reinforcement provided perpendicular to shear reinforcement (which would
be the vertical bars) does not exceed the maximum limit.
These are the checks that are made under Strength Design for a reinforced wall.
Axial Compression
Code References:
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Axial+Flexure
Code References:
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.6.4, 3.2.4.1.2, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-05 3.3.6.4, 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-08 3.3.6.4, 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.4.3
This checks that the in-plane shear force in the masonry does not exceed the maximum allowed.
Min Vert Reinf
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.6.2a
• MSCJ-05 3.3.6.2
• MSCJ-08 3.3.6.2
This checks that the area of vertical reinforcement of the wall is sufficient relative to the area of horizontal
reinforcement.
4.6 Miscellaneous Technical Notes

This section contains various notes about the behavior of the shear wall module.
4.6.1 Boundary Element Provisions [Strength design, MSJC-05]
This version of the software does not implement the new boundary element provisions in MSJC-05 (section
3.3.6.6). These provisions exist as an alternative to enforcing the maximum reinforcement requirements of
3.3.3.5. We anticipate adding these provisions in a future upgrade - if their omission proves to be a severe
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restriction for you please contact us and let us know. The more feedback we hear regarding this, the sooner
it is likely to be implemented.
4.6.2 Bar Distribution
When distributing the bars in the wall, it frequently happens that the length of the wall is not an exact
multiple of the specified bar spacing, so somewhere there will need to be one or more bars that are spaced
more closely. The program addresses this by putting the areas of reduced bar spacing out towards the ends
of the wall. This explains why you might look at the wall diagram and see that the spacing between the
outermost bar and the next bar in is less than the specified amount. Look at the bars towards the middle -
the spacing there will be as specified.
4.6.3 Effective Thickness for Partially Grouted Walls
For a partially grouted wall: When calculating the effective thickness to use for the ’b’ term in the equation
for shear stress, the program will always conservatively use the thickness of the face shells only, neglecting
any contribution from grouted cells. For a fully grouted wall, the normal wall thickness is used.
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Chapter 5
Pilaster
This chapter covers all aspects of the pilaster design module.
5.1 Criteria Inputs (Pilaster Module)
5.1.1 Building Code
Building Code
Load Combination
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Average Unit Weight

Block Weight

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Consider Wall Grout Status for Fbt Lookup

For unreinforced pilasters only: When determining the allowable flexural tension (MSJC table 2.2.3.2),
one of the criteria is whether or not the section is grouted. An ungrouted section has a considerably lower
allowable stress value. This program allows a configuration where the pilaster is grouted but the wall is
not, which results in a dilemma as to what value to use. If this option is chosen, the ungrouted value is
used, which is conservative. If this option is not chosen, the grouted value is used, which might be the more
realistic choice if the geometry is such that the wall will not experience significant flexural tension. This
setting has no effect if the wall and pilaster are both grouted, or if the pilaster is ungrouted, or if the flange
limits are set to zero on both sides (so that there is no wall).
5.2 Pilaster Inputs (Pilaster Module)
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5.2.1 Dimensions
Height
The overall height of the wall, including the parapet, if any.
Block Size
Get Dimensions From:

This option controls whether you will specify the pilaster’s dimensions in terms of block size (number of
cells) or by manually specified dimensions. If the pilaster is constructed of the same block used for the
wall, with bars in the cell centers (if there are any bars at all), then it is quick and easy to use the block size
option and the program will calculate all dimensions automatically. For any other configuration you can
enter choose the ’specified’ option and enter the dimensions manually. Note that full grout is assumed for
the ’specified’ option.
Width (# cells)
The width of the pilaster, in terms of number of cells. ’Width’ is the dimension measured parallel to the
wall.
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Pilaster Thicker Than Wall

Whether the pilaster is built up to be thicker than the wall, as opposed to being simply a more heavily
reinforced or grouted area within the wall thickness.
Extra Thickness (# cells)

The amount by which the pilaster is thicker than the wall, in terms of number of cells. The ’thickness’ of
the pilaster is the dimension measured perpendicular to the wall.
On Both Sides Of Wall

Whether the pilaster is thicker on both sides of the wall instead of just one side.
Width
The width of the pilaster. This is just the thickened part, not including any portion of the wall ’flanges’ and
is measured parallel to the wall.
Inside Extra Thickness

The amount by which the pilaster is thicknened on the ’inside’ of the wall. The ’inside’ is to the bottom of
the illustration.
Outside Extra Thickness

The amount by which the pilaster is thicknened on the ’outside’ of the wall. The ’outside’ is to the top of
the illustration.
Distance To Bar Center

The distance from the outer surface of the thickened pilaster to the center of the vertical reinforcing bars.
This distance would include the clear cover plus the diameter of ties (if there are ties), and half the diameter
of the vertical reinforcing bar.
Has Flange Limit on Left Side

Whether there is something that limits the effective flange width (where the ’flange’ is the wall) that should
be used on the left side of the pilaster. For example, there may be a control joint, or the wall may simply
end. If this limit is not used, the program will automatically calculate the effective flange length based on
the selected design code.
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Left Flange Limit

The limit on the effective flange width (where the ’flange’ is the wall) that should be used on the left side of
the pilaster. For example, this might be the distance from the edge of the pilaster to a nearby control joint,
or to the end of the wall. If this limit is not specified, the program will automatically calculate the effective
flange length based on the selected design code.
Has Flange Limit on Right Side

Whether there is something that limits the effective flange width (where the ’flange’ is the wall) that should
be used on the right side of the pilaster. For example, there may be a control joint, or the wall may simply
end. If this limit is not used, the program will automatically calculate the effective flange length based on
the selected design code.
Right Flange Limit

The limit on the effective flange width (where the ’flange’ is the wall) that should be used on the right side
of the pilaster. For example, this might be the distance from the edge of the pilaster to a nearby control
joint, or to the end of the wall. If this limit is not specified, the program will automatically calculate the
effective flange length based on the selected design code.
Specify Height Exposed To Lateral Load

Choose this option to specify that the wall is not exposed to lateral pressure loads over its entire height.
If this option is chosen, the lateral pressures from the ’Loads’ tab will only be applied over the specified
range.
Top Limit (from top)

The distance from the top of the pilaster down to the top of the lateral pressure.
Bottom Limit (from bottom)

The distance from the bottom of the pilaster up to the bottom of the lateral pressure.
Bond Type
Has Bond Beams @ 48in or less

Whether the wall has bond beams spaced not more than 48 in. (1219 mm) center-to-center.
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5.2.2 Reinforcement
Is Reinforced
Rebar Size
The size of the vertical rebar that is grouted in the cells.
Bars Per Side - Parallel

The number of bars on each side parallel to the wall.
Bars Per Side - Perpendicular

The number of bars on each side perpendicular to the wall.
5.2.3 Mortar/Grout
Mortar Type
information.
Bed Type
Grouting (Pilaster)
Grouting (Wall)
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5.3 Loads Inputs (Pilaster Module)
Name
Source
5.3.1 Axial Loads
Axial Force
The axial force applied at the top of the pilaster.
From Inner Face

The location on the cross section at which the axial force is applied, measured from the inner face of the
pilaster. The program will use this value to calculate the actual eccentricity of the axial load.
5.3.2 Lateral Loads
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Lateral Loads’ group.
Lateral Distributed Load

The distributed load applied laterally to the pilaster.
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Varies Linearly
Whether the lateral distributed load varies linearly (vs. being uniform).
Value @ Top
The magnitude at the top of the linearly varying distributed load.
Lateral Point Load

A lateral load applied at a specified height on the pilaster.
Height From Bottom

The distance from the bottom of the wall to where the lateral point load is applied.
5.3.3 Moment
Moment
The moment applied at the top of the pilaster. This moment is applied such that it causes weak axis bending
in the wall.
5.4 Checks Performed on Unreinforced Pilasters
These are the checks that are made under ASD for an unreinforced pilaster.
Combined Stress
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.1
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This checks that the combined compressive stress due to flexure and axial load does not exceed the allowable
value.
Buckling
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.1
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.1
This checks that the axial compressive load does not exceed the allowable value. This considers the possi-
bility of buckling and accounts for slenderness.
Axial Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.4
• MSCJ-05 2.2.4
• MSCJ-08 2.2.4
This checks that there is no tension due to axial forces. Axial tension is not allowed in unreinforced masonry.
Flexural Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.2.3.2
• MSCJ-05 2.2.3.2
• MSCJ-08 2.2.3.2
This checks that the tension stress due to flexure plus axial load doesn’t exceed the allowable value.
These are the checks that are made under Strength Design for an unreinforced pilaster.
Buckling
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.3
• MSCJ-05 3.2.3
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• MSCJ-08 3.2.2.3
of buckling and is dependent on slenderness.
Combined Stress
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.2
• MSCJ-05 3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 3.2.2
value.
Flexural Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.3.2
• MSCJ-05 3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 3.2.2
This checks that the tension stress due to flexure plus axial load doesn’t exceed the allowable value.
5.5 Checks Performed on Reinforced Pilasters
These are the checks that are made under ASD for a reinforced pilaster.
Axial Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
• MSCJ-05 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
• MSCJ-08 2.3.4, 2.3.2.1
This checks that the axial tension (uplift) does not exceed the allowable value.
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Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5
This checks that the applied shear stress does not exceed the allowable value.
Axial+Flexure
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2 (ASD), 3.2.4.1.1 (Strength)
stress in the masonry or the allowable tensile stress in the steel. An interaction diagram is constructed to aid
in making this check. Note that because a pilaster is not (typically) symmetric about the plane of the wall,
the interaction diagram curve will be different on either side of the vertical axis.
Axial Compression
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.3.2.1 (ASD), 3.2.4.1.1 (Strength)
This check ensures that the axial compressive force does not exceed the allowable value. Slenderness is
accounted for in this check.
These are the checks that are made under Strength Design for a reinforced pilaster.
Axial+Flexure
Code References:
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stress in the masonry or the allowable tensile stress in the steel. An interaction diagram is constructed to aid
in making this check. Note that because a pilaster is not (typically) symmetric about the plane of the wall,
the interaction diagram curve will be different on either side of the vertical axis.
Axial Compression
Code References:
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
This checks that the applied shear force does not exceed the allowable value.
Min Strain
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 3.3.3.5
• MSCJ-08 3.3.3.5
This checks that the reinforcement for out-of-plane flexure is not too high such that it violates minimum
strain requirements. This is a check to ensure ductility.
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Chapter 6
Column
This chapter covers all aspects of the column design module.
6.1 Criteria Inputs (Column Module)
6.1.1 Building Code
Building Code
Load Combination
Seismic R Value
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6.2.1 Dimensions
Height
The total height of the column.
Width X
The width of the column in the X-direction. This is the actual width, not the nominal width.
Width Y
The width of the column in the Y-direction. This is the actual width, not the nominal width.
Nominal-Actual Difference
This amount will be added to the ’Width X’ and ’Width Y’ dimensions (which are exact dimensions) when
considering code provisions that use the nominal member dimension rather than the actual dimension. For
example, for an 8 inch block (actual width 7.625) you would enter 0.375 here to have the program arrive at
the 8.0 nominal width. This value can be conservatively left at zero.
End Supports
The fixity of the column base. This will be used for analysis, and for determining the ’k’ factor for calcu-
lating the effective height (unless a manually specified ’k’ value is entered).
Specify k Factor Manually

Choose this to manually specify the effective length factor (k). If this option is not chosen, the k factor
is calculated automatically based on the specified end support conditions. Note the automatic calculations
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assume a pinned top (simply supported) if the base is pinned, and a fixed, translating top if the base is fixed.
If these assumptions about the top fixity are not true for the column in question, a manual k factor should
be entered.
k (Eff. length factor)

Manually specified effective length factor. The software will multiply the actual height by this factor to
determine the effective height used in slenderness calculations.
6.2.2 Reinforcement
Rebar Size
The size of the main (longitudinal) column reinforcement.
Bars Per Side - X

The number of bars on each side parallel to the X-direction.
Bars Per Side - Y

The number of bars on each side parallel to the Y-direction.
Tie Size
The size of the lateral ties.
Tie Spacing
The spacing between ties, measured in the longitudinal direction.
Clear Cover
The clear cover between the outer surface of the column and the reinforcement nearest to it (which would
be the ties).
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Name
Source
6.3.1 Axial Loads
Axial Force
The axial force applied at the top of the column. Compression is positive.
Eccentricity-X
The eccentricity of the axial load in the X-direction
Eccentricity-Y
The eccentricity of the axial load in the Y-direction
6.3.2 Moments
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Moments’ group.
Moment-X
The moment applied at the top of the column, about the X-axis
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Moment-Y
The moment applied at the top of the column, about the Y-axis
6.3.3 Shear Loads
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Shear Loads’ group.
Shear-X
The shear applied at the top of the column, in the X-direction
Shear-Y
The shear applied at the top of the column, in the Y-direction
6.4 Checks Performed
These are the column checks that are made under ASD.
Shear-X
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5
This checks that the X-direction shear stress in the masonry does not exceed the maximum allowed. The
allowable limit is greater if the ties provide sufficient shear reinforcement.
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Shear-Y
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5
This checks that the Y-direction shear stress in the masonry does not exceed the maximum allowed. The
allowable limit is greater if the ties provide sufficient shear reinforcement.
Axial Tension
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.4
• MSCJ-05 2.3.4
• MSCJ-08 2.3.4
This checks that the axial tension (uplift) does not exceed the allowable value.
Axial Compression
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.3.2.1 (ASD), 3.2.4.1.1, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.1 (Strength)
Axial+Flexure (X)
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2 (ASD), 3.2.4.1.1, 3.1.4, 3.1.4.1 (Strength)
This check ensures that the effects of axial force plus flexure about the X-axis do not exceed either the
allowable compressive stress in the masonry or the allowable tensile stress in the steel. An interaction
diagram is constructed to aid in making this check.
Axial+Flexure (Y)
Code References:
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This check ensures that the effects of axial force plus flexure about the Y-axis do not exceed either the
Height/Width Ratio
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.1.6.2
• MSCJ-05 2.1.6.2
• MSCJ-08 2.1.6.1
This checks that the ratio of the larger side dimension to the smaller does not exceed the allowable limit.
Min Side Dim
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.1.6.1
• MSCJ-05 2.1.6.1
• MSCJ-08 1.14.1.1
This checks that the minimum side dimension of the column is not less than the allowable limit.
Min Steel
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.1.6.4
• MSCJ-05 2.1.6.4
• MSCJ-08 1.14.1.2
This checks that the area of longitudinal steel in the column is not less than the minimum limit.
Max Steel
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.1.6.4
• MSCJ-05 2.1.6.4
• MSCJ-08 1.14.1.2
This checks that the area of longitudinal steel in the column is not greater than the maximum limit.
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Min Tie Diam
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.1.6.5a (ASD), 3.2.4.4.2 (Strength)
• MSCJ-08 1.14.1.3a
This checks that the diameter of the ties in the column is not less than the minimum limit.
Max Tie Spacing
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.1.6.5b (ASD), 3.2.4.4.2 (Strength)
• MSCJ-08 1.14.1.3b
This checks that the ties are not spaced at more than the maximum allowable interval.
These are the column checks that are made under Strength Design.
Axial Compression
Code References:
Axial+Flexure (X)
Code References:
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This check ensures that the effects of axial force plus flexure about the X-axis do not exceed either the
Axial+Flexure (Y)
Code References:
This check ensures that the effects of axial force plus flexure about the Y-axis do not exceed either the
Shear-X
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
This checks that the shear force in the X direction does not exceed the maximum allowed.
Shear-Y
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
This checks that the shear force in the Y direction does not exceed the maximum allowed.
Min. Strain
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 3.3.3.5
• MSCJ-08 3.3.3.5
This checks that the area flexural reinforcement (for flexure about X-axis) does not exceed the allowable
limit. The limiting amount of reinforcement is that which corresponds to a minimum amount of strain at
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failure - a requirement to ensure ductility.
Min. Strain
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 3.3.3.5
• MSCJ-08 3.3.3.5
This checks that the area flexural reinforcement (for flexure about Y-axis) does not exceed the allowable
limit. The limiting amount of reinforcement is that which corresponds to a minimum amount of strain at
failure - a requirement to ensure ductility.
Depth/Width Ratio
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.4.4c
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.4.4c
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.4.2b
This checks that the ratio of the larger side dimension to the smaller does not exceed the allowable limit.
Min Tie Diam
Code References:
• MSCJ-08 1.14.1.3a
This checks that the diameter of the ties in the column is not less than the minimum limit.
Max Tie Spacing
Code References:
• MSCJ-08 1.14.1.3b
This checks that the ties are not spaced at more than the maximum allowable interval.
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Chapter 7
Beam
This chapter covers all aspects of the beam design module.
7.1 Criteria Inputs (Beam Module)
7.1.1 Building Code
Building Code
Load Combination
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Average Unit Weight

The average unit weight, or density, of the beam and the wall above it. This will be an average value
representing the masonry units, mortar, grout, and reinforcement. This value is unimportant if you have
chosen the options not to include the self-weight of either the beam or the wall above.

7.1.3 Options
Exposed To Earth Or Weather

Whether there is any exposure to earth or weather. This affects bar cover requirements.
Take Shear at ’d/2’ From Support

Whether to design for the shear force at a distance ’d/2’ from the support, rather than right at the face of the
support.
Enforce Deflection Check

Whether to enforce the deflection limit. MSJC-02 section 1.10.1 states that this check is only necessary
if the member is supporting masonry that has been designed as unreinforced (and hence is susceptible to
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cracking).
Include Beam Self-Weight

Include Weight From Wall Above

Whether to calculate and include the weight of the wall above the lintel. The depth of wall considered for
this calculation is controlled by the ’Depth To Load Level’ entry on the Beam tab.
Allow Arching Action

Arching action can reduce the amount of the load that are applied to the lintel by attributing a portion
to the wall on either side. It is only appropriate to assume arching action if the beam is a lintel and has
sufficient masonry in running bond on each side of the opening (or other mechanism to resist the horizontal
thrust). There must also be an appropriate depth of masonry above the lintel. Please consult the references
noted in the user’s guide for more on this important topic. For lintels arching action is usually a reasonable
assumption, but if you are unsure it is conservative to neglect it.
Point Load Dispersion Angle

The angle at which a point load ’spreads’ as you move from the load application point to the top of the
beam. This affects how much of the load gets applied to the beam and how much goes to the adjacent
wall(s). This setting only has an effect if the the loads are not applied directly to the beam (i.e. if they are
applied to the wall a distance above the lintel).
Uniform Load Dispersion Angle

The angle at which a uniform load (including the weight of the wall above) gets attributed to the adjacent
masonry walls. This affects how much of the load gets applied to the beam and how much goes to the
adjacent wall(s). This setting only has an effect if arching action is being considered and, for applied loads,
only if the loads are not applied directly to the beam (i.e. if they are applied to the wall a distance above the
lintel).
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7.2.1 Dimensions
Clear Span
The clear span of the beam, measured from the inner surfaces of the supports. For a lintel, this is the width
of the opening.
Effective Span:
Whether you want to specify the effective span of the beam manually or have the program calculate it. This
is the span that will be used in analysis for determining shears & moments. The program calculates the
effective span based on MSJC–02 2.3.3.4.1. It does not consider the possibility that the beam is one span in
a multi-span continous beam as addressed in 2.3.3.4.2; in that case you should enter a manually calculated
effective span.
Specify Eff. Span

Manually specified value for the effective span of the beam (used in analysis). See MSJC-02 2.3.3.4 for
guidance when determining this value.
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Built Integrally With Supports

Whether the member is built integrally with the supports (as in a lintel being built integrally with the wall
on either side).
Bearing Width
The distance by which the beam extends into the support, measured past the end of the clear span.
Depth
The depth of the member.
Height of Wall Above

The height of the portion of the wall above the lintel, measured from the top of the lintel on upward. This
is used to calculate the weight of the wall above on the lintel. Note that if arching action is assumed, only
a portion of the height entered may exert weight on the lintel, since above a certain height the weight is
supported by arching action.
Get Dimensions From:

The program is set up to either get cross section dimensions based on a specified block size (which is
convenient), or based on manually entered parameters (which is more flexible). If the beam uses unusal
blocks or is otherwise configured so that retrieving dimensions from the program’s stored list of block sizes
would be inaccurate, you should use the manual option.
Block Size
The size of the masonry blocks in the wall. Note that the program will assume the beam is fully grouted
when determining properties based on this block size.
Overall Thickness
The overall, actual thickness of the beam, used to draw the beam and position reinforcement correctly.
Effective Thickness
The effective thickness of the beam, to be used in analysis.
Face Shell Thickness

The thickness of the face shell of the block used for this beam. This is the shell on the ’sides’ of the beam.
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Bottom Shell Thickness

The thickness of the bottom shell of the block used for this beam.
Specify Out-of-plane Span

Whether to manually specify the effective span for out-of-plan loading, as opposed to using the same span
as in-plane loading. This option is useful, for example, when connectivity to a diaphragm provides lateral
support at discrete points, resulting in an out-of-plane effective span that is lower than the actual span of the
member.
Out-of-plane Span
Manually specified value for the out-of-plane effective span of the beam. This will generally be less than
the actual span of the member, due to lateral support provided by connecting elements.
Specify Out-of-plane Tributary Height

Whether to manually specify a tributary height that will be used to calculate the total out-of-plane load on
the member, as opposed to simply assuming that out-of-plane pressures apply only over the depth of the
member. This option is appropriate when the beam has a tributary area (out-of-plane) greater than its own
depth.
Tributary Height
Manually specified value for the out-of-plane tributary height of the beam. Out-of-plane pressures will be
assumed to act on the beam over this height.
7.2.2 Configuration
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Configuration’ group.
Bond Type
quarter the unit length. Any beam/lintel that is not considered running bond should be designated as stack
bond.
Mortar Type
Masonry cement or air entrained Portland cement/lime, N. See Table 3.1.7.2.1 in the MSJC code for more
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information. This is required for strength design.
7.2.3 Applied Load Location
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Applied Load Location’ group.
Depth To Load Level

For lintels, the distance between the top of the beam and the level where loads are applied (e.g. where the
diaphragm is attached, or where joists bear on the wall). If this beam is not a lintel and loads bear directly
on the beam, this value should be zero. This affects both distributed and concentrated loads. Note this depth
also affects the self-weight calculations - the weight of the wall above to this depth will be considered to
act on the beam.
Point Load Offset From Center

This is the position of concentrated loads, relative to the center of the beam (e.g., the location of the joist
reaction). This is referring to the horizontal location; the vertical location is controlled by the ’Depth to
Load Level’ entry.
7.2.4 Flexural Reinforcement
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Flexural Reinforcement’ group.
Rebar Size
The size of the main (flexural) beam reinforcement.
# Rows of Bars
The number of rows of bars.
Row Clear Spacing

The clear spacing between parallel rows of bars. This is only meaningful if there are multiple bar rows.
Bars Per Row

The number of bars in each row. These will be distributed evenly in the available space.
Has Top Bars

Whether the beam has top reinforcing bars.
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Clear Cover
The clear cover between the outer surface of the column and the reinforcement nearest to it (which would
be the ties).
7.2.5 Stirrups
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Stirrups’ group.
Has Stirrups
Whether the beam is constructed of fully grouted CMU, where the CMU size one that is included with this
program (either a standard size, or one manually added by the user). Selecting this option is quick & easy -
otherwise, you will have to specify several dimensions manually.
Stirrup Size
The size of the stirrups in the beam (shear reinforcement).
Stirrup Spacing
The spacing of the stirrups, measured along the length of the members.
Stirrups Are Single Leg

Whether the stirrups are single-leg (vs. double-leg).
Stirrups Are Over Full Beam Length

Whether the stirrups are positioned over the entire length of the beam. This is not always necessary since
the shear is greatest near the supports and lowest towards the center. Frequently the stirrups need not be
present at the beam center.
Dist. (From Support)

The distance (measured from the support) to where the stirrups stop. This is the same for both sides of the
beam.
7.3 Loads Inputs (Beam Module)
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Name
Source
7.3.1 Distributed Loads
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Distributed Loads’ group.
Uniform Load
The uniform load applied to the beam. This load is applied over the entire length of the beam and can
optionally be applied at a specified height above it, depending on the input settings on the Beam tab.
Out-of-Plane Uniform Pressure

The uniform pressure applied perpendicular to the plane of the beam.
7.3.2 Concentrated Loads
These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Concentrated Loads’ group.
Point Load
The point load applied to the beam. This load is applied at the center of the span, unless an offset value
has been entered on the Beam tab. It can also optionally be applied at a specified height above the beam,
depending on the input settings on the Beam tab.
Offset From Center

This is the horizontal position of the concentrated load, relative to the center of the beam.
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7.4 Checks Performed
These are the beam checks that are made under ASD.
Shear
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5
This checks that the shear stress in the masonry does not exceed the maximum allowed. The allowable limit
is greater if sufficient shear reinforcement is provided via stirrups.
Shear (out-of-plane)
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.5
• MSCJ-05 2.3.5
• MSCJ-08 2.3.5
This checks that the out-of-plane shear stress in the masonry does not exceed the maximum allowed. The
allowable limit is greater if sufficient shear reinforcement is provided via stirrups.
Flexure
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
• MSCJ-05 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
This check ensures that the stresses due to the applied moment do not exceed either the allowable compres-
sive stress in the masonry or the allowable tensile stress in the steel.
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Flexure (out-of-plane)
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
• MSCJ-05 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
This check ensures that the stresses due to the applied out-of-plane moment do not exceed either the allow-
able compressive stress in the masonry or the allowable tensile stress in the steel.
Deflection
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 1.10.1
• MSCJ-05 1.10.1
• MSCJ-08 1.13.3.1
This checks that the deflection does not exceed the maximum limit. This check is optional based on the
setting in the Criteria inputs.
Bar Clear Spacing
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 1.12.3.1
• MSCJ-05 1.13.3.1
• MSCJ-08 1.15.3.1
This checks that the clear spacing between flexural bars is not less than the minimum value. This does not
apply when there is only a single flexural bar.
Bar Cover
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 1.12.4.1
• MSCJ-05 1.13.4.1
• MSCJ-08 1.15.4.1
This checks that the amount of masonry cover for the reinforcement is not less than the allowable limit.
These are the beam checks that are made under Strength Design.
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Flexure (out-of-plane)
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
• MSCJ-05 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
This check ensures that the stresses due to the applied out-of-plane moment do not exceed either the allow-
able compressive stress in the masonry or the allowable tensile stress in the steel.
Flexure
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
• MSCJ-05 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
• MSCJ-08 2.3.2.1, 2.3.3.2.2
This check ensures that the stresses due to the applied moment do not exceed either the allowable compres-
sive stress in the masonry or the allowable tensile stress in the steel.
Deflection
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 1.10.1
• MSCJ-05 1.10.1
• MSCJ-08 1.13.3.1
This checks that the deflection does not exceed the maximum limit. This check is optional based on the
setting in the Criteria inputs.
Cracking
Code References:
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• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.2.2.2
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.2.2.2
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.2.2.2
This check ensures that the moment capacity is safely above the cracking moment, hence preventing a
sudden, brittle failure.
Cracking (out-of-plane)
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.2.2.2
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.2.2.2
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.2.2.2
This check ensures that the out-of-plane moment capacity is safely above the cracking moment, hence
preventing a sudden, brittle failure.
Shear (out-of-plane)
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4.3
This checks that the out-of-plane shear force does not exceed the maximum allowed.
Minimum Depth
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.2.5b
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.2.5b
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.2.5
This checks that the depth of the beam is not less than the minimum allowed.
Stirrup Area
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.2.3c
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.2.3c
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.2.3c
This checks that the cross sectional area of stirrups per unit length of the member is sufficient.
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Stirrup Start Offset
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.2.3d
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.2.3d
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.2.3d
This checks that the distance between the end of the member and the first stirrup is not too great.
Stirrup Spacing
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.2.3e
• MSCJ-05 3.3.4.2.3e
• MSCJ-08 3.3.4.2.3e
This checks that the stirrup spacing is not greater than the maximum allowed.
Bar Clear Spacing
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 1.12.3.1
• MSCJ-05 1.13.3.1
• MSCJ-08 1.15.3.1
This checks that the clear spacing between flexural bars is not less than the minimum value. This does not
apply when there is only a single flexural bar.
Bar Cover
Code References:
• MSCJ-02 1.12.4.1
• MSCJ-05 1.13.4.1
• MSCJ-08 1.15.4.1
This checks that the amount of masonry cover for the reinforcement is not less than the allowable limit.
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Chapter 8
General Technical Reference
This chapter discusses some general issues that are not covered in the module-specific chapters.
8.1 Omitted Checks

This section highlights certain code checks that are not performed. Some are outside of the scope of the
software, and others are simple and don’t require extensive calculcations. This topic should be read carefully
to ensure understanding of the program’s assumptions in this regard. Although MSJC-02 code provisions
are cited, most of them also have an analog in the MSJC-05 code.
• MSCJ-02 3.2.4.2.4 (All beams must be full-grouted). Outside the scope of the software - only fully
grouted beams can be created.
• MSJC-02 3.2.4.2.1 (Limits axial force for beams). Outside the scope of the software - axial loads
can’t be applied to beams.
• MSJC-02 3.2.4.2.2.1 (Restricts different bar sizes in beams). The software currently only allows one
bar size, so this is satisfied by default.
• MSJC-02 3.2.4.1.1 (Minimum moment capacity at any point along member 1/4 of critical section
capacity). This is true by default because none of the modules currently allow member properties to
vary along the member.
• MSJC-02 2.1.6.5c,d,e (Various requirements for lateral ties). Outside the scope of the software - the
details referenced in these provisions (tie bends, termination points, etc.) are not part of the input
information.
Some of these checks could potentially be made in an upgraded version. Please contact us if you find the
omission of any of these to be a major restriction.
8.2 General Technical Notes

This section contains notes about various technical issues that apply to the program as a whole or to more
than one module. There is also a discussion of module-specific issues of this type in the chapter for each
individual module.
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8.2.1 Load Combinations - Special Situations
Most building code provisions on load combinations include special cases that add to or modify the basic
combinations. For example, ASCE-02 (section 2.3) has special clauses for flood load (2.3.3) and atmo-
spheric ice loads (2.3.4). Additional and/or modified combinations for these obscure cases are not included
in the built-in set of load combinations. It is the user’s responsibility to add custom combinations (Options
menu, Load Combinations... command) to deal with these situations.
8.2.2 Interaction Diagrams - Outer Line
If strength design is used (vs. stress design) the interaction diagrams will have a second line plotted. This
outer line represents the diagram as based on pure mechanics, before any reduction for phi factors. The
inner line which bounds the shaded area is the code-allowable limit and does include the effects of phi
factors. To put it another way, the outer line plots Pn vs. Mn, and the inner line plots phi-Pn vs. phi-Mn.
8.2.3 Axial Tension in Unreinforced Masonry With Strength Design (MSJC 02/05)
If designing for MSJC-02 or MSJC-05: For unreinforced walls and pilasters that are checked using ASD
provisions, a check is performed to ensure the masonry carries no axial force as mandated in MSJC-02/05
2.2.4. There is no corresponding check performed however when strength design is used, since the strength
design provisions do not include any discussion of axial tension in the section on unreinforced masonry
(section 3.3 in MSJC-02, section 2.3 in MSJC-05). The user should bear this in mind and manually check
to make sure that axial tension is within a limit judged to be reasonable since the code, and hence this
software package, offers no guidance on an allowable tension limit.
With MSJC-08, provision 3.2.3 has been added to address axial tension in unreinforced masonry designed
with the strength provisions. The program performs a corresponding check and the above comments do not
apply.
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7.3.1 Distributed Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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The software has relatively minimal system and hardware requirements:

1.6 Technical Support

2.1 File Menu

Creates a new file without any projects.

Opens an existing project from a file.

2.1.4 Save As...

Saves the current project, always prompting for a file name.

2.1.6 Print Preview

2.1.7 Print Setup...

2.1.8 [Recent Files]

Exits the program.

2.2 View Menu

Shows/hides the toolbar.

2.2.2 Status Bar

Shows/hides the status bar.

2.3 Project Menu

2.3.1 Project Information...

2.3.2 Set Defaults...

2.4 Options Menu

2.4.3 Block Sizes...

2.4.4 Load Combinations...

2.5 Help Menu

2.5.2 Iesweb.com — Update QuickMasonry

2.5.3 Iesweb.com — Customer Center

2.5.4 Iesweb.com — FAQ Answers

2.5.5 Iesweb.com — Email IES Technical Support

2.5.6 Software License...

2.5.7 About QuickMasonry...

3.1 Criteria Inputs (Bearing Wall Module)

3.1.1 Building Code

These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Building Code’ group.

Amplify Axial Stress For Slenderness

3.1.2 Material Properties

These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Material Properties’ group.

Specify Wall Weight Manually

Average Unit Weight

Design As Clay Masonry

These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Options’ group.

Include Wall Self-Weight

Neglect Lateral Load on Parapet

Include Wall Wt In Virtual Eccentricity

Always use I-cracked

3.2 Wall Inputs (Bearing Wall Module)

These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Dimensions’ group.

Specify Height Exposed To Lateral Load

Top Limit (from top)

Bottom Limit (from bottom)

Has Bond Beams @ 48 in. or less

These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Mortar/Grout’ group.

These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Reinforcement’ group.

Bar Layout (in cell)

3.3 Loads Inputs (Bearing Wall Module)

3.3.1 Axial Loads

These are definitions of the inputs in the ’Axial Loads’ group.

Axial Uniform Load

Axial Point Load

3.3.2 Lateral Loads