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The Masonry Society
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Individuals and organizations interested in
masonry in North America join and
support The Masonry Society (TMS).
Architects, contractors, engineers,
students, manufacturers, building code
officials, building owners, and others
involved with masonry form the core of the
membership.
The Masonry Society, the American Concrete
Institute, and the American Society of Civil
Engineers, through the Masonry Standards
Joint Committee (MSJC), develop the
"Building Code Requirements for Masonry
Structures" and the "Specification for
Masonry Structures." As the International
Building Code defers to ACI 317 and the
Steel Manual, the IBC also references the
"Building Code Requirements for Masonry
Structures."
The TMS bookstore offers the Building Code,
the Specification, and other design-aids at
the "Publications" tab at
www.masonrysociety.org :
"Building Code Requirements and
Specification for Masonry Structures"
contains both the "Building Code
Requirements for Masonry Structures," (TMS
402/ACI 530/ASCE 5) and the “Specification
for Masonry Structures,” (TMS 602/ACI 530.1/ASCE
6).
The "Masonry Designers' Guide," helps a
designer implement the Building Code
Requirements for Masonry Structures.
"Masonry Structures; Behavior and Design,"
Third Edition, is a widely used textbook.
"Standard Method for Determining the Sound
Transmission Class Rating for Masonry
Walls," (TMS-0302)
"Standard Method for Determining the Fire
Resistance of Concrete and Masonry
Construction Assemblies," (ACI 216.1/TMS
0216)
The "Concrete Masonry Handbook for
Architects, Engineers, Builders," 6th
Edition covers concrete masonry from soup to
nuts.
When inspection, full or part-time, is
needed, the "Reinforced Concrete Masonry
Construction Inspector's Handbook," 6th
Edition, guides development of an effective
program of inspection.
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ASTM Standards, Test Methods, Practices and
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Most products used in construction are
described by ASTM standards, test methods,
practices, and guides. The documents listed
below are commonly used when masonry systems
are designed and constructed. Often, ASTM
documents reference other documents
published by ASTM.
Unlike Brick Industry Association Tech Notes
and National Concrete Masonry Association
TEKs, ASTM documents are not available free
on the web. ASTM documents may be purchased
at
http://www.astm.org/Standard/index.shtml
There are no ASTM standards for glass block.
Requirements for glass block are in Chapter
7 of the Building Code Requirements for
Masonry Structures (TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5)
Mortar
ASTM C91, Specification for Masonry Cement
ASTM C144, Specification for Aggregate for
Masonry Mortar
ASTM C150, Specification for Portland Cement
ASTM C207, Specification for Hydrated Lime
for Masonry Purposes
ASTM C270, Specification for Mortar for Unit
Masonry
ASTM C780, Test Method for Preconstruction
and Construction Evaluation
ASTM C952, Test Method for Bond Strength of
Mortar to Masonry Units
ASTM C979, Standard Specification for
Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
ASTM C1142, Specification for Extended Life
Mortar for Unit Masonry
ASTM C1180, Terminology of Mortar and Grout
for Unit Masonry
ASTM C1261, Specification for Firebox Brick
for Residential Fireplaces
ASTM C1324, Test Method for Examination and
Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar
ASTM C1329, Specification for Mortar Cement
ASTM C1384, Specification for Admixtures for
Masonry Mortars
ASTM C1586, Guide for Quality Assurance of
Mortars
ASTM C1713, Specification for Mortars for
the Repair of Historic Masonry
Clay Bricks
ASTM C32, Specification for Sewer and
Manhole Brick
ASTM C62, Specification for Building Brick
ASTM C67, Test Methods for Sampling and
Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
ASTM C126, Specification for Ceramic Glazed
Structural Glazed Facing Tile, Facing Brick,
and Solid Masonry Units
ASTM C212, Specification for Structural Clay
Facing Tile
ASTM C216, Specification for Facing Brick
ASTM C652, Specification for Hollow Brick
ASTM C896, Terminology Related to Clay
Products
ASTM C902, Specification for Pedestrian and
Light Traffic Paving Brick
ASTM C1088, Specification for Thin Veneer
Brick Units Made from Clay or Shale
ASTM C1272, Specification for Heavy
Vehicular Paving Brick
ASTM C1405, Specification for Glazed Brick
ASTM F1312, Specification for Brick,
Insulating, High Temperature, Fire Clay
Concrete Masonry
ASTM C55, Specification for Concrete
Building Brick
ASTM C90, Specification for Loadbearing
Concrete Masonry Units
ASTM C140, Test Methods for Sampling and
Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related
Units.
ASTM C936, Specification for Solid Concrete
Interlocking Paving Units
ASTM C979, Specification for Pigments for
Integrally Colored Concrete
ASTM C1634, Specification for Concrete
Facing Brick
Grout
ASTM C404, Specification for Aggregates for
Masonry Grout
ASTM C476, Specification for Grout for
Masonry
ASTM C1019, Test Method for Sampling and
Testing Grout
ASTM C1180, Terminology of Mortar and Grout
for Unit Masonry
Cast Stone
ASTM C1364, Specification for Architectural
Cast Stone
Adhered Masonry
ASTM C936, Specification for Application of
Portland Cement-Based Plaster
ASTM C933, Specification for Welded Wire
Lath
ASTM C1088, Specification for Thin Veneer
Brick Units Made from Clay or Shale
ASTM C1328, Specification for Plastic
(Stucco) Cement
A specification and an installation guide
for adhered manufactured stone masonry
veneer are under development by ASTM
Subcommittee C15.11.
Other Stuff
ASTM C315, Specification for Clay Flue
Liners and Chimney Pots
ASTM C1283, Practice for Installing Clay
Flue Lining
ASTM C1535, Practice for Application of
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Class
PI
ASTM C1623, Specification for Manufactured
Concrete Masonry Lintels
General
ASTM C901, Specification for Prefabricated
Masonry Panels
ASTM C1072, Test Methods for Measurement of
Masonry Flexural Bond Strength
ASTM C1093, Practice for Accreditation of
Testing Agencies for Masonry
ASTM C1314, Test Method for Compressive
Strength of Masonry Prisms
ASTM C1357, Test Method for Evaluating
Masonry Bond Strength
ASTM C1400, Guide for Reduction of
Efflorescence Potential in New Masonry Walls
ASTM C1232, Terminology of Masonry
ASTM E514, Test Method for Water Penetration
and Leakage Through Masonry
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Brick Industry Association Tech Notes |
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The manufacturers and sellers of clay bricks
support The Brick Industry Association
(BIA). In addition to promoting the use of
clay masonry, the BIA is the premier source
of design and construction information for
clay masonry. Of particular importance are
the Technical Notes on Brick
Construction—the Tech Notes. The information
in the Tech Notes includes cold weather
construction advice, guidance about mortar
choice, details for designing drainage
walls, the ways that clay masonry can be
green, fire ratings, and advice about
cleaning new masonry.
The 91 BIA Tech Notes can be freely
downloaded at
http://www.gobrick.com/TechnicalNotes/tabid/7658/Default.aspx
A good working knowledge of clay masonry is
held in these Tech Notes:
1; Cold and hot weather
construction
2; Glossary of terms peculiar to
clay masonry
7-series; Water penetration
resistance
8-series; Mortar
9A; ASTM specifications
13; Glazed bricks
14-series; Paving
19-series; Fireplaces and
chimneys
20; Cleaning
21-series; Cavity walls
23-series; Staining and
efflorescence
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26; Single wythe construction
28-series; Veneer systems
29-series; Brick in landscape
architecture
31-series; Arches and lintels
36-series; Detailing caps,
copings, sills, and soffits
41; Hollow brick masonry
43-series; Passive solar heating
44-series; Ties, anchors, and
fasteners
46; Maintenance
47; Condensation
48; Sustainability |
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National Concrete Masonry Association
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The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
represents the producers of concrete masonry
products—concrete masonry units, concrete
pavers, and hardscape. To aid the use of
concrete masonry systems, the NCMA has
written TEKs which provide guidance to
designers and contractors.
The TEKs can be downloaded at
http://www.ncma.org/resources/design/Pages/Map_Sponsor.aspx
An understanding of the use of concrete
masonry in veneers can be learned from these
TEKs:
1-4; Glossary of terms
2-3A; Architectural CMU
3-6B; Concrete masonry veneers
3-7A; Fireplaces
3-11; Concrete basement walls
5-1B; Veneer details
5-2A; Clay and concrete banding
5-4B; Residential details
6-series; Energy
6-9B; Concrete masonry and LEED
8-1A; Maintenance
8-2A; Stain removal
8-3A; Efflorescence
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8-4A; Cleaning of new masonry
9-1A; Mortars
10-1A; Crack control
10-4; Crack control in concrete
masonry veneers
12-1A; Ties and anchors
12-2B; Joint reinforcement
13-2A; Noise control
14-6; Bond patterns
14-14; Arches
19-1; Water repellants
19-4A; Flashing strategies
19-5A; Flashing details
19-6; Joint sealants |
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Masonry Organizations |
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The Masonry Society (TMS) is the
organization for those involved with
masonry—manufacturers, designers, code
officials, contractors, and educators. TMS
is the lead organization in the writing of
the Building Code Requirements for Masonry
Structures, the masonry design code.
American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) () oversees the writing of codes and
standards in the United States. Those who
work with ceramic tile will recognize ANSI
installation standards, A108.1 and the ANSI
product specifications, A137.1.
ASTM International (ASTM) () is
responsible for almost all of the
specifications and test methods for products
and systems in the United States.
International Code Council (ICC) ()
I-Codes have replaced the BOCA Building
Code, the National Building Code, Southern
Building Code, and the Uniform Building
Code. The I-Codes direct the designer of
masonry systems to the "Building Code
Requirements for Masonry Structures," TMS
402/ACI 530/ASCE 5.
Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC)
is responsible for drafting the "Building
Code Requirements for Masonry Structures,"
TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5.
Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the
union of the Brick Institute of America and
the National Association of Brick
Distributors into one organization that
promotes the use of clay masonry. The BIA
website is a portal to vast amounts of
information about the promotion, design,
specification, and use of clay masonry.
Western States Clay Products Association
is a west coast BIA that has particular
concerns about the use of clay masonry in
earthquake-prone areas. WSCPA documents that
address steel stud back-up, single wythe
loadbearing clay masonry, and structural
clay masonry veneers are particularly
interesting.
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
promotes the use of concrete masonry units
and similarly-manufactured products. As the
BIA website is the portal to all things
about clay bricks, the NCMA website is the
gateway to information about concrete
masonry. The
Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI)
is an off-shoot of NCMA.
Masonry Institute of America (MIA) is a
west coast organization that is very
interested in the inspection of masonry as
it is constructed. MIA inspection guides are
excellent.
International Masonry Institute (IMI) is
supported by the union mason contractors and
the union masons and laborers. The IMI
promotes the use of masonry across the
Unites States with designers, owners, and
developers. The IMI on-line details are a
wonderful resource for the industry.
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is
the organization that I call, write, or
e-mail when I have a question about Portland
cement.
Construction Specifications Institute
(CSI) is the home of the three-part format
and the standardization of specifications
across all design practitioners.
Masonry Contractors Association of America
(MCAA) is the organ of union mason
contractors. MCAA publishes
Masonry Magazine, the only general
masonry magazine available in the United
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