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What is the concept that employs static loads placed on a structure to approximate the effects of dynamic loading caused by earthquakes?

• Equivalent lateral force procedure

• Seismic base shear

• Vertical distribution of seismic forces

• Response modification coefficient

What is the formula for determining seismic base shear (V)?

• V = CWS

• V = WCS

• V = SWC

• V = CSW

What is the shearing force developed at the base of a structure by the tendency of its upper mass to remain at rest while the base is translated by ground motions during an earthquake?

• Horizontal torsion

• Overturning moment

• Seismic weight

• Seismic base shear

What is the coefficient for modifying a design spectral response coefficient according to the nature of the seismic-force-resisting system utilized?

• Vertical distribution of seismic forces

• Response modification coefficient

• Seismic response coefficient

• Ground acceleration

What is the external moment generated at the base of a structure by a lateral load applied at a distance above grade?

• Restoring moment

• Horizontal torsion

• Overturning moment

• Seismic weight