Technical Assistance, Literature, Standards and Handbooks

M1 Standard Method for Determining Fire Resistance
of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies
(ANSI/ACI 216.1-97, TMS-0216-97)

Fire resistance of building elements is essential in building design. This new standard contains design and analytical procedures for determining fire resistance of concrete, concrete masonry and clay brick masonry. Information is provided for determining the effect of finish materials on fire resistance.
MIM members $63.50 | Non-Members $78.50 | Order Form

M2 2002 MSJC Code, Specification and Commentaries

Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
(ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402) and Specification for Masonry Structures
(ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602)

Referenced by the 2003 International Building Code (IBC 2003) for the design and construction of masonry structures. The 2002 provisions have been substantially revised and new requirements have been added.
MIM members $98.50 | Non-Members $113.50 | Order Form

M3 2005 MSJC Code, Specification and Commentaries —
Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402) and Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602)

Significant changes include revised maximum reinforcement
limits for strength design, harmonized splice length requirements, strength design for prestress, clarification on wind limits for empirical design, available in book or CD format.
CD & Book combo MIM Members $147.50 | Non-Members $162.50
Book only MIM Members $100 | Non-Members $115
CD only MIM Members $100 | Non-Members $115
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M4 Hot & Cold Weather Masonry Construction from the Masonry Industry Council

Advanced planning and careful preparation are key to successful masonry construction in periods of hot or cold weather. Changes in procedures may require additional equipment or supplies. This manual gives specifications regarding these special situations.
MIM members $5 | Non-Members $10 | Order Form

M5 Masonry Designers' Guide - 4th Edition (includes CD-ROM) from the Council of Masonry Research and The Masonry Society

Topics covered include masonry materials, testing, quality assurance, quality control, construction methods, structural design and seismic detailing requirements. Extensive examples use both Allowable Stress Design and new Strength Design procedures. Code Reference Index and Specification Reference Index correlate each discussion and design application to a particular 2002 MSJC Code or Specification section.
MIM members $103 | Non-Members $118 | Order Form

M6 Masonry Structures Behavior and Design, 2nd Edition
from the Council for Masonry Research and The Masonry Society

Most widely used masonry textbook by Drysdale, Hamid and Baker completely updated in accordance with 1999 MSJC Code and Specification and 1997 Uniform Building Code. Coverage of strength design and limit states design is thoroughly explained.
MIM members $99.50 | Non-Members $114.50 | Order Form

M7 NCMA Masonry Design Software Ver. 4

This software performs concrete masonry designs in accordance with the 95, 99 and 02 Building Code for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402) and the 2000 International Building Code including allowable stress design and strength design. It considers the effects of combined axial and flexural loads and includes design of lintels.
MIM members $200 | Non-Members $215 | Order Form

M8 Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction from the Mason Contractors Association of America

Developed by the Council for Masonry Wall Bracing and recognized by OSHA as an acceptable method of bracing masonry walls. Allows external bracing or stability based on weight and thickness of the wall in conjunction with a wind speed indicator for evacuation when excessive wind speeds are realized. July 2001.
MIM members $30 | Non-Members $55 | Order Form

M9 Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector's Handbook, 5th Edition (covers all aspects of masonry inspection from the Masonry Institute of America)

Excellent resource on how to inspect reinforced concrete masonry. Fifth edition, based on 2003 International Building Code and 2002 MSJC. Covers all aspects of reinforced concrete masonry construction and inspection. Includes terminology, materials, quality control, inspection and standards.
MIM members $37 | Non-Members $52 | Order Form

M10 Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook, 3rd Edition

Handbook includes building codes and energy requirements, design, specifications and construction data for residential masonry fireplaces. Also included is a section on masonry heaters. Based on the 2000 International Building Code.
MIM members $25 | Non-Members $40 | Order Form

M11 Informational Guide to Grouting Masonry by the Masonry Institute of America

Now, with the inclusion of grout and steel reinforcement, modern reinforced loadbearing masonry has proven itself one of the best lateral force resisting systems available to designers. Its high tensile and compressive strength accommodate unique structural shapes, add ductility and enhance damping required to resist earthquakes. Its superior shear strength is effective in resisting lateral loads, including seismic, wind, earth pressure and heavy loads.
MIM members $9.50 | Non-Members $19.50 | Order Form

M12 Standard Method for Determining the Sound Transmission Class Rating for Masonry Walls (TMS 0302-00)

Developed by the Codes and Standards Committee of The Masonry Society. The Standard provides minimum requirements for rating masonry walls for a sound transmission class based on field or laboratory testing or based on a calculation procedure. Some topics covered include reference standards, definitions and notations, materials, construction, quality assurance and sound transmission class rating.
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M13 Inspection and Testing of Concrete Masonry Construction from the National Concrete Masonry Association

This newly updated publication contains two parts: 1) Inspection in accordance with 2002 and 2005 MSJC as well as the International Building Code 2) Testing — step by step procedures for performing applicable ASTM testing procedures.
MIM members $45 | Non-Members $60 | Order Form

M14 Indiana Limestone Handbook, 21st Edition by the Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc.

Prime tool for use by architects and engineers in designing Indiana Limestone as cut stone. Includes details, specifications, treatment recommendations, anchor types and styles, wind load, tolerance and other charts and graphs.
MIM members $25 | Non-Members $40 | Order Form

M15 Design Tables for Concrete Masonry and Precast Concrete Lintels from the National Concrete Masonry Association

Completely updated and expanded. Design tables for lintels spanning building openings by both allowable stress and strength design methods plus tables for design of precast lintels. Practical guidance on material specifications and loading conditions.
MIM members $30 | Non-Members $45 | Order Form

M16 Masonry Wallbracing Design Handbook by the Mason Contractors Association of America

Over 700 different wallbracing scenarios for unreinforced or reinforced, fixed based or pinned base, 8" or 12" cmu walls including a section on how to brace common wall openings such as doors, windows and overhead doors. A must have for all.
MIM members $45 | Non-Members $65 | Order Form

M17 Annotated Design and Construction Details for Concrete Masonry by the National Concrete Masonry Association

Reduce design and detailing time and effort for concrete masonry. New and updated detailing manual boasts over 330 pages of details and commentary with details in multiple formats on CD.
MIM members $98 | Non-Members $113 | Order Form

M18 Clear Water Repellent Treatments for Concrete Masonry by the Masonry Institute of America and Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada

76-page publication explains methods for waterproofing concrete block masonry including quality control, sampling and testing as well as generic Guide Specification to assist the designer. Illustrations and details show how to enhance masonry's natural beauty.
MIM members $15 | Non-Members $25 | Order Form

M19 Masonry Instant Answers by MIM member Rochelle Jaffe, SE, Ar, CCS, CSISM, of NTH Consultants

No-nonsense, informational format packed with charts, tables and figures — just
enough detail to get the job done. Perfectly sized for carrying on-site, this informationdense resource covers: masonry units, mortar and grout reinforcement, masonry assembly bracing installation practices, hot and cold weather construction, code requirements for QA/QC, ASTM standard requirements for materials and testing. A portable quickreference that will help you do your job faster, easier, better and more economically.
MIM members $50 | Non-Members $65 | Order Form

M20 Masonry Veneer, 2nd Edition James E. Amrhein, SE, by the Masonry Institute of America

This publication is based upon the 1994 Uniform Building Code and provides information, details and designs for the installation of masonry veneer.
MIM members $20 | Non-Members $35 | Order Form

M21 Masonry Basics, by MIM member Rochelle Jaffe, SE, Ar, CCS,
CSISM, of NTH Consultants

This addresses fundamental information that anyone involved in masonry construction needs to know in order to use masonry appropriately. It covers
descriptions of material components along with each component’s unique contribution to the masonry wall assembly. Quality assurance and quality control are also discussed with common deficiencies identified.
MIM Members $31.25 | Non-Members $46.25 | Order Form

M22 Basement Manual — Design and Construction Using
Concrete Masonry from the National Concrete Masonry Association

The most comprehensive manual ever on concrete masonry basement construction with 200 pages of design and construction information. Covers all aspects of concrete masonry basement and foundation walls including: structural design and detailing, energy conservation and noise abatement, water penetration resistance, crack control, insect protection, soil gas resistance and construction requirements.
MIM members $35 | Non-Members $50 | Order Form

M23 Are You Building a School or Liability? by Chris Huckabee, AIA and Kyle Montgomery

Coauthored by a school architect and the executive director of the Texas Masonry
Council, this publication addresses specific concerns of school planners, designers, contractors, administrators and parents. Focus is placed on use of total concrete masonry construction in K-12 schools.

MIM Members $27 | Non-Members $42 | Order Form