Thanks ip. I have this publication. It does reference section 8.5. I think if I encounter this type of problem, I will use the overstrength factor or expected yield of the connection and go from there. I have a hard time believing that 4 or 6 anchor bolts could anchor a 300# column based on its expected yield strength, though. After all I've read, this seems to be a poor area to test on and I should probably move on. At least the 0.75 reduction for high wind and seismic application (SDC C and above) does not apply to this reaction magnification.