What is the primary difference between a shear connection and a moment connection?

What is the primary difference between a shear connection and a moment connection?

• A. Both connections transfer equal amounts of shear and moment
• B. Shear connection transfers primarily shear with minimal moment transfer; a moment connection transfers bending moment and provides rotational stiffness
• C. Shear connection carries bending moment, while a moment connection carries only shear
• D. Shear connection provides rotational stiffness, while moment connection does not

Answer: (B)