Seismic Equivalent Lateral Force Base Shear

By the end of this course you will be able to: List the types of forces generated by an earthquake Summarize the general nature of Newtons 2nd law and how it is the basis of the Equivalent Lateral Force Method Calculate how to combine the importance of the buildings function grounds ability to shake and the structures ability to withstand that shaking into a single representative earthquake force Recognize the significance of the ductility of the lateral force resisting systems