How to find Seismic Base Shear - (California Seismic 005)

In this video I will show you how to find the seismic base shear of a five story condo. Base shear is an estimate of the maximum expected lateral force on the base of the structure due to seismic activity. Base Shear equation: V = CₛW Determine Cₛ using the five Cₛ equations and Tₛ, T, and Tₗ (Cₛ is the seismic response coefficient and most other values should be given or can be found using tables / charts) Subscribe for more civil engineering lessons and videos. California Seismic Exam Prep PE - Exam Earthquake Engineering