TMS 404/504/604-16 Standards for Architectural Cast Stone

Description

Developed by The Masonry Society’s Cast Stone Committee, this volume contains three coordinated standards and their commentaries governing the design, fabrication, and installation of architectural cast stone systems and elements.

TMS 404 — Standard for Design of Architectural Cast Stone addresses the design of cast stone systems and elements included in structures or assemblies. Topics covered include design loads, material properties, strength and serviceability, analysis and design methods, section properties, reinforcement detailing, and quality assurance.

TMS 504 — Standard for Fabrication of Architectural Cast Stone addresses the fabrication of cast stone systems and elements. Topics covered include relevant ASTM standards, material properties, shop drawings, reinforcing steel, detailing, anchors, ties, corrosion protection, and delivery requirements.

TMS 604 — Standard Specification for Installation of Architectural Cast Stone addresses installation of cast stone systems and elements. Topics covered include installation, construction procedures, submittals, mortars, masonry, quality assurance, inspection, and tolerances.

Written in mandatory language, these standards are suitable for adoption by reference in a legally enacted building code. The accompanying Commentaries present background analysis, research data, and committee considerations; they are non-mandatory and provided for informational purposes only.