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    I asked Bo Dowswell that question back in 2014, as RAM Connection appeared to be referencing a chapter 9 for weak-axis moment connections from the 2003 reference you cited. I couldn't ever find a book like that, even on his own site. He emailed me back…
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    Does RAM do anything to account for vertical or horizontal Seismic Load Effects (ASCE 7/10-12.4) for non-lateral members? Has the decision been made that they will not often control for members outside of the seismic resisting system?