Seismic Equivalent Lateral Force Base Shear

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Seismic Equivalent Lateral Force Base Shear

1 hr. Online Course
Level: Fundamental
Average Rating: (967)

Item #: RV-10693AW
SME: Jill Nelson, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C

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Course Description

This course will cover the development of the equivalent seismic force based on IBC 2012 and ASCE 7-10 using ASCE 7-10 Section 12.8. The development of seismic forces using the Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure equation V=Cs * W will be explained through the terms of Newton's 2nd Law. The course will define the forces generated during an earthquake and how those forces travel through the building to the ground.

Learning Objectives

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

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Subject Matter Expert: Jill Nelson, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C

Biography

Jill Nelson is a registered Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Washington with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. With over 20 years of experience, she is an accomplished designer of low and mid-rise building constructed of wood, steel and concrete. Through the years her areas of interest has increased to include both new construction and renovation of existing buildings with a focus on seismic rehabilitation. Ms. Nelson is currently an Associate Professor in the Architectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

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