2025 Convention Session: Expanding Possibilities: Engineered Design of Masonry Veneer (Charma)

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2025 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.  This course includes the following components:

• recording of the live session
• a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions
• two surveys required to claim continuing education credit

Description

Most masonry veneer facades existing today were prescriptively designed using long-standing requirements that have proven to be effective over decades. However, these prescriptive design methods come with many limitations on total height, location, and material types. With the release of TMS 402/602-22, new engineered masonry veneer design methods allow for expanded use of masonry veneers exceeding the prescriptive design limitations. This presentation will briefly review prescriptive design requirements and explore ways of utilizing the new engineered design requirements to advance facade design, improve construction practices, and expand the use of masonry veneer.

Speaker/Author

Robert M. Chamra, P.E.
Senior Associate
Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc.

Robert “Bobby” Chamra is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with 11 years of experience focused on structural restoration and building enclosure consulting in existing buildings. Chamra is currently serving as a voting member for The Masonry Society’s TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures for the 2028 Code Cycle and is the secretary for the Veneer Subcommittee. Bobby has also served as a member of ASTM International Committee C15 Manufactured Masonry Units, Mortars, and Grouts. When not working on the existing built environment, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, gardening, cooking, and eating.

Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.

Credit Start Date   01/15/25            Credit Expiration Date  01/15/28

Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)

N/A

IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Walls
 
Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH

This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Course Number: CONV25_16_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information

To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:

• Achieve a passing score of 70% on the summative assessment (learners are provided unlimited attempts)
• Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey

After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org

To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:

• Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)

AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.

AIA CES Provider statement

IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs.  Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.