TMS 402 addresses masonry structural design and TMS 602 addresses masonry construction specifications. Confirm the project editions, then trace the stated design basis through wall plans, schedules, reinforcement, connection details and specifications.
Use the paired references deliberately
The Masonry Society publishes TMS 402 and TMS 602 together with companion commentaries. Its current resources include the 2022 edition. Confirm which editions are referenced by the adopted code and the project documents.
Record design assumptions and construction requirements separately. A material clause in the specification does not by itself establish that the structural design used that same assumption.
Review one wall and its boundaries
Select a wall mark and follow it through the architectural plan, structural plan, schedule and sections. Match height, thickness, opening geometry and adjoining systems. Keep the actual location with each comparison.
The structural checklist covers the broader set. For masonry, pay particular attention to repeated wall types that have different local opening or receiving conditions.
A hypothetical opening coordination question
Suppose the architectural plan widens an opening while the structural lintel schedule still identifies the earlier opening condition. Record the opening, wall mark and both source references. The structural engineer determines the required design response.
After confirmation, backcheck the lintel detail, reinforcement extent and any equipment or finish interface around the opening. Do not treat a changed architectural dimension as an approved structural redesign.
Masonry document review worksheet
| Check | Sources | Review question |
|---|---|---|
| Referenced basis | General notes, code analysis and specification | Do the documents name consistent project editions and design criteria? |
| Wall identity | Architectural plans, structural plans and wall schedule | Do marks, thicknesses and locations describe the same wall? |
| Material assumptions | Design criteria and issued material specification | Are unit, mortar, grout and reinforcement requirements coordinated? |
| Reinforcement | Plans, wall schedules and sections | Do sizes, spacing and extents agree for the reviewed condition? |
| Openings | Architectural openings and structural lintel details | Are the opening geometry and supporting details coordinated? |
| Connections | Wall details and receiving frame or foundation | Can each reviewed attachment be traced to its receiving condition? |
| Movement interfaces | Architectural joints and structural detailing | Are the documented joints and adjoining assemblies consistent? |
| Construction requirements | Project inspection, testing and submittal clauses | Are required records and review responsibilities identifiable? |
Sources and professional judgment
The Masonry Society’s TMS 402/602 resources identify the design and specification standards and available editions. Source checked October 13, 2026.
Use the licensed project references and issued masonry specifications for a code and document review. The responsible engineer verifies analysis, strength, stability and applicable detailing requirements.
This worksheet does not reproduce the standard’s numerical design provisions. It helps locate inconsistencies and missing relationships in the evidence supplied.