NV B General Building Practice Questions - Nevada B General Building Contractor Examination Exam

What is the principal difference between a simple shear connection and a moment connection at a beam-to-column joint?

A shear connection transfers vertical shear only and is detailed to allow beam-end rotation; a moment connection also transfers bending moment into the column A shear connection is always welded and a moment connection is always bolted A moment connection is used only on joists, never on wide-flange beams There is no structural difference; the names are shop-billing terms

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A shear connection transfers vertical shear only and is detailed to allow beam-end rotation; a moment connection also transfers bending moment into the column

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