Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures Containing Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-08/ACI 530-08/ASCE 5-08) Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602-08/ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08) and Companion Commentaries
Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures contains four parts:
- Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-08/ACI 530-08/ASCE 5-08);
- Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602-08/ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08);
- Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-08/ACI 530-08/ASCE 5- 08); and
- Commentary on Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602-08/ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08).
These standards are produced through the joint efforts of The Masonry Society (TMS), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (SEI/ASCE) through the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC).
The Code and Specification are written as legal documents so that may be adopted by reference in general building codes. The Code covers the design and construction of masonry structures, with subjects covered ranging from quality assurance to the details and development of reinforcement. Compliance with the Specification is required by the Code to control materials, labor and construction. The Code Commentary addresses many subjects covered by the Code, gives some of the considerations in developing the provisions, and explains provisions, in particular new or revised provisions that may be unfamiliar to users of the Code. Commentary on the Specification provides similar information on subjects covered by the Specification.
Reported by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC), consisting of TMS Committees 402 and 602, ACI Committees 530 and 530.1, and ASCE Committees 5 and 6.
The "Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-08/ACI 530-08/ASCE 5-08)" covers the design and construction of masonry structures. It is written in such form that it may be adopted by reference in a legally adopted building code.
Among the subjects covered are definitions, contract documents, quality assurance, materials, placement of embedded items, analysis and design, strength and serviceability, flexural and axial loads, shear, details and development of reinforcement, walls, columns, pilasters, beams and lintels, seismic design requirements, glass unit masonry, and veneers. An empirical design method applicable to buildings meeting specific location and construction criteria are also included.
The "Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602-08/ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08)" is a reference specification and is required by "Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-08/ACI 530-08/ASCE 5-08)" to specify materials, labor, and construction. Thus, this specification covers minimum construction requirements for masonry in structures. Included are quality, inspection, testing, and placement of materials; the placing, bonding, and anchoring of masonry; and the placement of grout and reinforcement. This specification is intended to be referenced in the project specifications. Individual project requirements may supplement the provisions of this specification.
Abstract
Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures contains four parts: Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-08/ACI 530-08/ASCE 5-08); Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602-08/ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08); Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-08/ACI 530-08/ASCE 5-08); and Commentary on Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602-08/ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08). These standards are produced through the joint efforts of The Masonry Society (TMS), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (SEI/ASCE) through the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC). The Code covers the design and construction of masonry structures while the Specification is concerned with minimum construction requirements for masonry in structures. Some of the topics covered in the Code are: definitions, contract documents; quality assurance; materials; placement of embedded items; analysis and design; strength and serviceability; flexural and axial loads; shear; details and development of reinforcement; walls; columns; pilasters; beams and lintels; seismic design requirements; glass unit masonry; veneers; and autoclaved aerated concrete masonry. An empirical design method and a prescriptive method applicable to buildings meeting specific location and construction criteria are also included. The Specification covers subjects such as quality assurance requirements for materials; the placing, bonding and anchoring of masonry; and the placement of grout and of reinforcement. This Specification is meant to be modified and referenced in the Project Manual. Since the Code is written as a legal document and the Specification as a master specification required by the Code, the two commentaries present background details, committee considerations, and research data used to develop the Code and Specification.
The designation of these standards has been modified from past editions to recognize the lead sponsorship role by The Masonry Society.
