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IMPORTANT DATES

OCTOBER 5, 2020 - Abstract Due by Authors

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 - Abstract Review Due by Reviewers

MARCH 7, 2021 - Paper Due by Authors

APRIL 4, 2021 - Paper Review due by Reviewers

APRIL 18, 2021 - 2nd Round Paper Due by Authors

APRIL 25, 2021 - 2nd Round Review due by Reviewers

MAY 2, 2021 - Final Paper Due by Authors

MAY 13, 2021 - Presentation File Due by Presenter

May 17-20, 2021
14th Canadian Masonry Symposium
The 14th CMS will be held 100% Virtually
Free Registration Generously Sponsored by:

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

HISTORY OF THE CMS

The CMS is Canada’s eminent gathering for masonry related technical topics and fields of inquiry and attracts national and international experts on the design, construction, behaviour and performance of all things masonry. The thirteen previous symposia were hosted by the listed Universities and the indicated locations.

Some previous symposia have had their papers digitized and uploaded, you can find these papers at
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First Canadian Masonry Symposium – University of Calgary, Calgary AB
Second Canadian Masonry Symposium – Carleton University, Ottawa ON
Third Canadian Masonry Symposium – University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
Fourth Canadian Masonry Symposium – University of New Brunswick, Edmonton AB
Fifth Canadian Masonry Symposium – University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
Sixth Canadian Masonry Symposium – University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon SK
Seventh Canadian Masonry Symposium – McMaster University, Hamilton ON
Eighth Canadian Masonry Symposium – University of Alberta, Jasper AB
Ninth Canadian Masonry Symposium – University of New Brunswick, Fredericton NB
Tenth Canadian Masonry Symposium – University of Calgary, Banff AB
Eleventh Canadian Masonry Symposium – McMaster University, Toronto ON
Twelfth Canadian Masonry Symposium – BCIT & UBC, Vancouver BC
Thirteenth Canadian Masonry Symposium – Dalhousie University, Halifax NS

CONFERENCE THEMES

  • Historic Masonry Preservation
  • Masonry Related Assemblage and Material Testing
  • Case Studies of Masonry Applications and Design
  • Masonry Shear Walls and Lateral Load Resisting Systems
  • Design and Behaviour of Masonry Structures
  • Response of Building Elements to Dynamic and Static Loads
  • Numerical Modelling and Simulation of Masonry
  • Energy and Building Science
  • Masonry Wall System Performance and Detailing

  • Design and Behaviour of Infill and Partition Walls
  • Masonry Structure Response to Extreme Events
  • Environmental Impact Mitigation and Sustainability
  • Development, Application and Impacts of Codes and Standards
  • Manufacturing and Product Innovation
  • Jobsite Issues and Management
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Lifecycle and Project Costing

PAPER AWARDS

H. W. H WEST AWARD

The Best Overall Paper with a Graduate Student as the Lead Author

M.A. HATZINIKOLAS AWARD

The Best Paper Related to Innovative and New Masonry Materials, Systems or Structures

R. G. DRYSDALE AWARD

The Best Paper Related to Design, Behaviour and/or Analysis of Masonry Structures

C. T. GRIMM AWARD

The Best Overall Paper Related to Building Envelope, Sustainability, Durability and Resilience of Masonry Materials and Structures

EXCEPTIONAL PAPER REVIEWER AWARD

Best reviewer as judged by the Technical Committee co-chairs for timely and thorough technical reviews of a high quality

CO-HOSTS

Thank you to the Co-Hosts of the 14th Canadian Masonry Symposium