Description
TMS 402/602-22 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures
Latest Errata: Errata to TMS 402/602-22 (as of 2023-10-04)
Earlier Errata: Errata to TMS 402/602-22 (as of 2022-09-22)*
*Included in files downloaded after November 28, 2022
TMS 402/602-22 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures contains two standards and their commentaries: Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures designated as TMS 402 (and formerly designated as TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5) and Specification for Masonry Structures designated as TMS 602 (and formerly designated as TMS 602/ACI 530.1/ASCE 6).
The Standards are written as legal documents so that they may be adopted by reference in building codes. The Code (TMS 402) covers the design and construction of masonry structures while the Specification (TMS 602) is concerned with minimum construction requirements for masonry in structures. The commentaries present background details, Committee considerations, and research data used to develop the standards. The commentaries are not mandatory and are for information of the user only.
The new 2022 edition has been updated throughout for new referenced standards, including ASCE/SEI 7-22 and numerous ASTM Standards. Other major changes to the TMS 402/602-22 include:
- New, more rational, masonry veneer provisions
- New Appendix D on composite reinforcement in masonry
- Updated and refined provisions throughout, including compression-controlled section requirements
2016 to 2022 Cross Reference Lists
Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2022
The Masonry Designers’ Guide – 2022 (MDG-2022) is a valuable reference for engineers, contractors, architects, inspectors, building code authorities, and educators. Initial chapters address materials, testing, quality assurance, quality control, and construction methods with reference to specific provisions of the 2022 TMS 402 Code and TMS 602 Specification. Subsequent chapters illustrate fundamental design concepts and demonstrate how to apply Code provisions to structural design of common masonry members.
Companion Files
For additional information about the Masonry Designers’ Guide including companion design resources, possible updates and errata, visit masonrysociety.org/mdg2022
Examples and Sample Pages
Sample PDFs
- MDG-2022 Sample – Table of Contents and Examples Listing
- MDG-2022 Sample – Chapter 1
- MDG-2022 Sample – Example Problems
- MDG-2022 Sample – Introductions to Chapters 19, 20, and 21
Example Topics
MDG-2022 includes more than 150 design examples on topics such as:
- Concrete and clay masonry
- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) masonry
- Prestressed masonry
- Glass unit masonry
- Veneer
- Allowable stress design
- Strength design
- Key design checks for isolated elements:
- partition walls
- loadbearing walls
- shear walls
- anchor bolts
- and more
- 60+ comprehensive design examples for three common masonry buildings (Chapters 19-21)
Brand new examples added to this edition deal with GFRP reinforced masonry, veneer, anchor bolts, and more.
The MDG-2022 also includes discussion on masonry provisions in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and its examples are based on ASCE /SEI 7-22.
