CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
Taft - 3-story School Bldg. |
CGS - CSMIP Station 35409 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 35.1470 N |
Longitude | 119.4602 W |
Elevation (m) | 290 |
Site Geology | Alluvium over rock (sedimentary) |
Vs30 (m/sec) | 305 (measured) |
Site Class | D |
Remarks/Notes | Site information sources |
No. of Stories above/below ground | 3/0 |
Plan Shape | Rectangular |
Base Dimensions | 78'-8" x 162'-4" |
Typical Floor Dimensions | Same as base dimensions |
Design Date | 1948 |
Instrumentation | 1982. 13 accelerometers, on 3 levels in the building. 3 accelerometers at a reference free-field site. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | Reinforced concrete slabs (3" floor, 2-3/4" roof) supported on pan joists, beams, walls and columns. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Reinforced concrete slab diaphragms and shear walls. |
Foundation Type | Spread footings |
Remarks | -- |