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No, it's the maximum possible moment that can be exerted to the frame by the
components of the lateral load path that deliver the force to the frame. For
example if the moment due to the strength of the diaphragm delivering the
load to the frame, is smaller than the Mu, then that would be the governing
design force. This language is scattered throughout the code on several
issues such as the beams supporting discontinuous shear walls and the brace
connections. It's annoying language, which I personally wish would be
stricken out of the code. It causes confusion and ends up wasting a lot of
our time in the plan review arguing with designers about what the true
strength of elements delivering the forces is.

Ben Yousefi, SE
San Jose, CA

	-----Original Message-----
	From:	Joseph R. Grill, PE [SMTP:jgrill(--nospam--at)nelsonengineering.net]
	Sent:	Wednesday, November 14, 2001 9:48 AM
	To:	SEAINT
	Subject:	

	I have a question concerning OMF Section 11.2a.1.  "FR moment
connections that are part of the Seismic Force Resisting System shall be
designed for a required flexural strength Mu that is at least equal to
1.1RyMp of the beam or girder or the maximum moment that can be delivered by
the system, whichever is less."   Is the part "...Maximum moment that can be
delivered by the system..."  the moment delivered to the connection due to
applied factored loads from analysis and appropriate load combinations?
	 
	Thanks,
	 
	Joseph R. Grill, PE

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