Changes to the 2016 TMS 402/602 Building Code for Masonry Structures

The 2016 TMS 402 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures contains two major technical changes. One is the addition of shear friction provisions and the other is a change to anchor bolt requirements. There were numerous other minor technical changes and some format and editorial changes. These changes will be covered and examples will be provided illustrating the application of the provisions. Changes in TMS 602 Specification for Masonry Structures, and changes in ASCE 7-16 and the 2018 IBC that affect masonry, will also be covered.

• Course will award 1.5 hours of continuing education
• This course is Diamond Review approved in 49 states. New York does not accept hours from recordings

Speaker:

Richard Bennett, Ph.D, PE, is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is very active in masonry code development, having been the chair of the 2016 TMS 402/602 code committee. He is currently 2nd vice-chair of the 2022 TMS 402/602 code committee.

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