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["Yousefi, Ben" <Ben.Yousefi(--nospam--at)ci.sj.ca.us>]

There are no additional requirements in seismic zones for shear tabs in
gravity connections. Just follow the tables in AISC.

Ben Yousefi
San Jose, CA



	-----Original Message-----
	From:	Ken E. Paquette [SMTP:KEP(--nospam--at)brph.com]
	Sent:	Friday, August 17, 2001 5:25 AM
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	Subject: Question regarding the use of shear tab connections in
seismic zone
	4

	What are the limitations of the use of shear tab connections for
beam 
	to beam or beam to column connections for beams that are not part of

	the main lateral force resisting system including the applicable
code
	sections
	for structures that must comply with SEAOC 1996 and the 1995
California
	building code, and AISC for seismic zone 4.


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