§11.2 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.
§11.3 Continuity Plates
The engineer should provide continuity plates equal in dimension to the supported beam flanges unless tests prove they are not required per AISC Supplement No. 2.
