In all SW test connections, the shear plate was welded directly to the column flange using either a CJP or a PJP weld over the full height of the shear plate. The beam web was welded to the face of the column flange, and the shear plate served as the backing for this weld. Further, an eccentrically loaded weld group consisting of fillet welds was used to join the shear plate to the beam web. These welds were made using E71T-8-H16 electrodes with the minimum CVN toughness specified in the AISC Seismic Provisions. Additionally, the shear plate was joined to the beam web with high strength pretensioned bolts.
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