A local structural engineer is available to offer free third party structural masonry engineering support and education regarding cost effective structural masonry design and construction solutions. This service is supplemental to existing engineering services. This support is provided by members of the Mason Contractors Association of Milwaukee, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers–Wisconsin Administrative Council, Wisconsin Masonry Alliance, and the International Masonry Institute.
SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE:
1. Design Reviews
2. Conceptual Alternates
3. New Product Information
4. Project Specific Consultation
5. Masonry Design Spreadsheets
6. Code Compliance Reviews
7. Software Comparison, Support, & Training
RAM Elements, RISA 3D, RISA Masonry, Quick Masonry, Structural Masonry Design System
8. Masonry Design Resources
design guides, articles, books, codes, industry standards, tips & tricks
9. Integration of Structural and Architectural Details
10. Initial and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
11. Customized In-House Seminars
12. Movement Control Concepts
13. Student Education
FORSE – INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE PRESENTATIONS
- Basics of Structural Masonry Design
- Masonry Notes, Details, and Prototypes
- What Non-Engineers Need to know about Structural Masonry
- Movement Joints, Structural Edition
- Lintels for Masonry Walls
- Storm Shelter Design with Masonry
- Masonry Partition Wall: NCMA Software Quickmasonry
- Connections to Masonry Walls
- Structural Masonry Design Tips & Cost Studies for Students