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SAC/BD-00/01	Parametric Tests on Unreinforced Connections, Volume I - Final Report, by K.-H. Lee, B. Stojadinovic, S. C. Goel, A. G. Margarian, J. Choi, A. Wongkaew, B. P. Reyher, and D.-Y, Lee
SAC/BD-00/01A	Parametric Tests on Unreinforced Connections, Volume II - Appendices, by K.-H. Lee, B. Stojadinovic, S. C. Goel, A. G. Margarian, J. Choi, A. Wongkaew, B. P. Reyher, and D.-Y, Lee
SAC/BD-00/02	Parametric Tests on the Free Flange Connections, by J. Choi, B. Stojadinovic, and S. C. Goel
SAC/BD-00/03	Cyclic Tests on Simple Connections Including Effects of the Slab, by J. Liu and A. Astaneh-Asl
SAC/BD-00/04	Tests on Bolted Connections, Part I: Technical Report, by J. Swanson, R. Leon, and J. Smallridge
SAC/BD-00/04A	Tests on Bolted Connections, Part II: Appendices, by J. Swanson, R. Leon, and J. Smallridge
SAC/BD-00/05	Bolted Flange Plate Connections, by S. P. Schneider and I. Teeraparbwong
SAC/BD-00/06	Round Robin Testing of Ultrasonic Testing Technicians, by R. E. Shaw, Jr.
SAC/BD-00/07	Dynamic Tension Tests of Simulated Welded Beam Flange Connections, by J. M. Ricles, C. Mao, E. J. Kaufmann, L.-W. Lu, and J. W. Fisher
SAC/BD-00/08	Design of Steel Moment Frame Model Buildings in Los Angeles, Seattle and Boston, by P. Clark
SAC/BD-00/09	Benchmarking of Analysis Programs for SMRF System Performance Studies, by A. Gupta and H. Krawinkler
SAC/BD-00/10	Loading Histories for Seismic Performance Testing of SMRF Components and Assemblies, by H. Krawinkler, A. Gupta, R. Medina, and N. Luco
SAC/BD-00/11	Development of Improved Post-Earthquake Inspection Procedures for Steel Moment Frame Buildings, by P. Clark
SAC/BD-00/12	Evaluation of the Effect of Welding Procedure on the Mechanical Properties of FCAW-S and SMAW Weld Metal Used in the Construction of Seismic Moment Frames, by M. Q. Johnson
SAC/BD-00/13	Preliminary Evaluation of Heat Affected Zone Toughness in Structural Shapes Used in the Construction of Seismic Moment Frames, by M. Q. Johnson and J. E. Ramirez
SAC/BD-00/14	Evaluation of Mechanical Properties in Full-Scale Connections and Recommended Minimum Weld Toughness for Moment Resisting Frames, by M. Q. Johnson, W. Mohr, and J. Barsom
SAC/BD-00/15	Simplified Design Models for Predicting the Seismic Performance of Steel Moment Frame Connections, by C. Roeder, R. G. Coons, and M. Hoit
SAC/BD-00/16	SAC Phase 2 Test Plan, by C. Roeder
SAC/BD-00/17	Behavior and Design of Radius-Cut, Reduced Beam Section Connections, by M. Engelhardt, G. Fry, S. Jones, M. Venti, and S. Holliday
SAC/BD-00/18	Test of a Free Flange Connection with a Composite Floor Slab, by M. Venti and M. Engelhardt
SAC/BD-00/19	Cyclic Testing of a Free Flange Moment Connection, by C. Gilton, B. Chi, and C.-M. Uang
SAC/BD-00/20	Improvement of Welded Connections Using Fracture Tough Overlays, by James Anderson, J. Duan, P. Maranian, and Y. Xiao
SAC/BD-00/21	Cyclic Testing of Bolted Moment End-Plate Connections, by T. Murray, E. Sumner, and T. Mays
SAC/BD-00/22	Cyclic Response of RBS Moment Connections: Loading Sequence and Lateral Bracing Effects, by Q. S. Yu, C. Gilton, and C. M. Uang
SAC/BD-00/23	Cyclic Response of RBS Moment Connections: Weak Axis Configuration and Deep Column Effects, by C. Gilton, B. Chi, and C. M. Uang
SAC/BD-00/24	Development and Evaluation of Improved Details for Ductile Welded Unreinforced Flange Connections, by J. M. Ricles, C. Mao, L.-W. Lu, and J. Fisher
SAC/BD-00/25	Performance Prediction and Evaluation of Steel Special Moment Frames for Seismic Loads, by K. Lee and D. A. Foutch
SAC/BD-00/26	Performance Prediction and Evaluation of Low Ductility Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Loads, by S. Yun and D. A. Foutch
SAC/BD-00/27	Steel Moment Resisting Connections Reinforced with Cover and Flange Plates, by T. Kim, A. S. Whittaker, V. V. Bertero, A. S. J. Gilani, and S. M. Takhirov
SAC/BD-00/28	Failure of a Column K-Area Fracture, by J. M. Barsom and J. V. Pellegrino
SAC/BD-00/29	Inspection Technology Workshop, by R. E. Shaw, Jr.
SAC/BD-00/30	Preliminary Assessment of the Impact of the Northridge Earthquake on Construction Costs of Steel Moment Frame Buildings, by Davis Langdon Adamson