Architectural Continuing Education

Movement Joints in Masonry
Please note that due to weather conditions, this event will now be held exclusively online.

Movement Joints in Masonry

Wednesday, April 9 | 12 – 1pm
Event registration closes on April 8

Course Description

Death, taxes, concrete cracks, … and brick expands! This presentation will examine the final two of those fundamental truths of life and the implications that they have on our masonry design. We will discuss the state of the art in masonry joint recommendations, appropriate detailing for masonry joints, and common issues that arise related to masonry volumetric movement. The “secret” engineering hack to completely eliminate control joints in CMU walls will also be revealed! Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your thorniest masonry questions for the Q&A at the end of the presentation. Masonry newbies, experts, and everything in between are welcome!

Learning Objectives

  • Why do we need them?
  • Brick and block volumetric movement
  • Locating movement joints
  • Joint Details
  • Other Materials (Stone, Adhered Veneer, Stucco, etc.)

Learning Units: 1 HSW, 1 LU credit
Presented by: Donald Harvey, PE Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Inc.


Event Registration

Please note the NEW location.
Temporary Location Change – For this month only, we will be meeting at our Hardscape/Masonry Seminar. Don’t miss out- stop by the show before or after class to check out 35+ booths and enjoy live, interactive demos!

The registration for this event has closed.


Please contact Aubrey Cotton with any questions you have:

[email protected]
402-434-1830