Clarence B. Monk, Jr. (1995) is a noted researcher on masonry, and was a founding member of TMS. During his distinguished career, he served in numerous roles, including design, research and education at the university level. His research interests span numerous topics including blast resistance of masonry, high-bond mortar additives, and prefabricated masonry panels. In 1988, he retired from Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates but has continued as an affiliated consultant on masonry projects. For his life-time contributions on masonry research, he was awarded the John B. Scalzi Research Award in 1995.
About The Masonry Society
Formed in 1977, The Masonry Society (TMS) is an educational, scientific, and technical society dedicated to the advancement of scientific, engineering, architectural, and construction knowledge of masonry.
The Society is a not-for-profit, membership driven organization that gathers, correlates, and disseminates information for the improvement of the design, construction, manufacture, use, and maintenance of masonry products and structures.
As part of these efforts, TMS develops standards, guides, and other resources, educates through seminars, workshops, conferences, and collaborates with the construction industry, design profession and other leaders desiring to see a better and more resilient built environment.
