-------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | | Simple beam-to-girder shear connection | Shear tab or double angle | Lowest cost, standardized | | Simple beam-to-column flange | Shear tab | Single plate, no shop assembly | | Beam with axial load (collector, drag strut) | Double angle or extended shear tab | Angles brace the connection in compression | | Beam-to-column web | Shear tab or double angle | Column web clearance limits other types | | Moment frame -- shop weld, field bolt | Extended end plate (4E) | All field bolting, good for remote sites | | Moment frame -- shop and field weld | WUF or RBS | FEMA 350 prequalified, high ductility | | Brace connection (HSS to gusset) | Gusset plate with slotted end plate or direct weld | Compact, fits within brace profile | | Column splice | Flange plate + web plate (bolted) | Standard, erection-friendly | | High shear with low axial | Shear tab | Designed for shear only, most cost-effective |

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