Masonry Designers’ Guide (6th Edition)

The best guide on designing masonry is now even better! The 6th Edition of the Masonry Designers’ Guide (MDG-6) has been completely updated to address the numerous additions and changes in the 2008 edition of the Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5 and TMS 602/ACI 530.1/ASCE 6) (also referred to as the 2008 MSJC). In addition, information related to masonry design requirements in the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) is also included.

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Description

The MDG-6 is an excellent resource for masonry designers as well as students learning about masonry for the first time because:

• it was developed by dozens of masonry experts who are both familiar with masonry design, and with the Code requirements governing masonry’s use
• it includes over 70 practical examples for typical masonry buildings and components
• it has been reinforced with many new drawings and photographs to illustrate concepts and procedures discussed

Topics covered in the MDG-6 include masonry materials, testing, quality assurance, quality control, construction methods, structural design, seismic design, and using the MSJC with model Building Codes. The companion CD included with the book includes additional resources including the complete MDG-5 for reference, Excel spreadsheets used in some of the design examples, additional examples based on IBC requirements, and select technical notes on clay brick and concrete masonry that are often used by designers.

The MDG has become one of the most popular design guides for masonry due to its extensive examples and practical coverage of masonry design issues.

International Orders

Ordering from outside of the US?
Please call the CMACN office at 916-722-1700 to place all orders and for shipping rates.

Order by Mail

If you’d prefer to order by mail, download the CMACN Bookstore Mail-in Order Form and follow the steps below.

1. Enter the QTY for each publication you would like to order
2. Calculate the TOTAL for each publication ordered. Note: Professional design firms in California and Nevada receive a 50% discount on CMACN publications and Design Tools
3. Calculate the SUB-TOTAL and enter on LINE NO. 55
4. California firms, please calculate SALES TAX and enter on LINE NO. 56
5. Determine the SHIPPING CHARGE from the table at the bottom of the form and enter on LINE NO. 57
6. Calculate the GRAND TOTAL and enter on LINE NO. 58
7. Enter Shipping Address at LINE NO. 59. (Please Note: physical address required; Cannot ship to a P.O. Box
8. Mail Order Form and Check for GRAND TOTAL to:
   Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada
   6060 Sunrise Vista Dr., Suite 1990
   Citrus Heights, CA 95610