§10. Intermediate Moment Frames (IMF)

Per Supplement 2, Intermediate moment frames no longer need comply with modified SMF requirements. The following information is provided to facilitate design of IMF structures.

§10.2 Beam-to-Column Joints and Connections

The required shear strength of the connection (Vu) is provided for the load combination 1.2D + 0.5L + 0.2S + 2.0 x (1.1 Ry Fy Z) / L. The maximum shear from load combination 4-1 is also provided.