Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530-95/ASCE 5-95/TMS 402-95)

Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1-95/ASCE 6-95/TMS 602-95) Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530-95/ASCE 5-95/TMS 402-95) Commentary on Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.951/ASCE 6-95/TMS 602-95). Reported by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee. The Code and Specification are written as legal documents so that they may be adopted by reference in general building code. The code covers the design and construction of masonry structures, with subjects covered ranging from quality assurance to the details and developments of reinforcement. The specification is required by the Code to control materials, labor and construction. The Code Commentary comments on subjects covered by the Code, gives details of implementation, and explains provisions, in particular new or revised provisions that may be unfamiliar to users of the Code. Commentary on the Specification emphasize explanations of new or revised provisions unfamiliar to code users.

Copublished by American Concrete Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, and The Masonry Society Building Code Requirement for Masonry Structures, Specifications for Masonry Structures, Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, and Commentary on Specifications for Masonry Structuresis a joint effort of ACI, ASCE, and TMS. The Code covers the design and construction of masonry structures, including: permits and drawings; quality assurance; materials; placing embedded items; analysis and design; strength and serviceability; flexural and axial loads; shear; details and development of reinforcement; walls; columns; pilasters; beams and lintels; and an empirical design method applicable to buildings meeting specific location and construction criteria. The Specifications covers minimum construction requirements for masonry structures, including: requirements for materials; the placing, bonding and anchoring of masonry; the placement of grout and of reinforcement. The Code and Specifications are written as legal documents so that they may be adopted by reference in a general building code. Because they cannot contain background details or suggestions for carrying out their requirements or intents, the Commentaries serve this function.

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