CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Mammoth Lakes - 1-story Hospital
CGS - CSMIP Station 54331
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 37.6440 N
Longitude 118.9627 W
Elevation (m) 2389
Site Geology Alluvium (glacial deposits)
Vs30 (m/sec) 347 (inferred)
Site Class D
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground 1/0 (with partial penthouse)
Plan ShapeIrregular
Base Dimensions213 x 216 ft
Typical Floor Dimensions213 x 216 ft
Design Date2004
Instrumentation2006, 10 accelerometers on 3 levels. 3 accelerometers at a reference free-field site.
 
Vertical Load Carrying SystemLightweight concrete slabs over steel decks supported by steel beams and columns.
Lateral Force Resisting SystemSteel Chevron-braced frames in both directions with 3.25" concrete roof diaphragm.
Foundation TypeSteel columns supportedby concrete spread footings with tie beams.
RemarksThis building is instrumented as part of OSHPD/CSMIP agreement to instrument hospitals in California.