Expanding Possibilities: Engineered Design of Masonry Veneer

Most masonry veneer facades existing today were prescriptively designed using long-standing requirements that have proven to be effective over decades. However, these prescriptive design methods come with many limitations on total height, location, and material types. With the release of TMS 402/602-22, new engineered masonry veneer design methods allow for expanded use of masonry veneers exceeding the prescriptive design limitations. This presentation will briefly review prescriptive design requirements and explore ways of utilizing the new engineered design requirements to advance facade design, improve construction practices, and expand the use of masonry veneer.

• Review prescriptive design requirements and limitations for masonry veneer to recognize the significance of new engineered requirements.
• Explain new engineered design requirements for masonry veneer contained within the TMS 402/602-22.
• Discuss expanded possibilities for masonry veneer design and construction.
• Explore the backstory and history of both the prescriptive and engineered design requirements for masonry veneer to provide safe and durable design and construction.

This session has been approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH. | This session has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW.