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The next generation of shelf angle systems

January 15, 2026

This article provides examples and discusses testing and research results of masonry veneers on knife plate, HSS, and proprietary stand-offs. It will also discuss the resulting strategies for a more efficient design of steel shelf angles on knife plate stand-offs.

By Mark D. Hagel, PhD, P.Eng

Masonry reinvented: One brick at a time

November 9, 2025

Brick has been a staple in construction for thousands of years, celebrated for its durability, character, and timeless aesthetic.

Reducing overdesign: The structural complexity of shelf angles

January 23, 2025

Efficient steel shelf angle design: reduce costs, cut thermal bridging, and enhance masonry veneer performance.

Zoom’s California HQ: Adaptive reuse of maze-like building

March 12, 2024

Zoom’s latest headquarters (HQ) in Santa Barbara, Calif., revitalizes a dated 1970s building into a dynamic office space.

Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

August 24, 2023

As an alternative to removing and replacing the original masonry—an approach that can negatively impact structural integrity—project teams and architects are encouraged to design an insulated facade layer with vapor barrier, creating a new enclosure that is watertight and energy efficient, and possibly more attractive. This raises a question about how to ensure the ideal placement and attachment of the insulation, air barrier, and cladding.

How masonry software can improve detailing and design

March 30, 2023

Commonly used modeling platforms, which are more focused on steel or monolithic wall structures, are not equipped to manage the amount of data in a masonry project. The result is a significant burden on the designer to manually produce and maintain 2D content for patterns, sections, details, and specifications. It

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Tag: Masonry

The next generation of shelf angle systems

Masonry reinvented: One brick at a time

Reducing overdesign: The structural complexity of shelf angles

Zoom’s California HQ: Adaptive reuse of maze-like building

Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

How masonry software can improve detailing and design

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The next generation of shelf angle systems

Masonry reinvented: One brick at a time

Reducing overdesign: The structural complexity of shelf angles

Zoom’s California HQ: Adaptive reuse of maze-like building

Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

How masonry software can improve detailing and design

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