CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
Gilroy - 2-story Commercial Bldg [Abandoned] |
CGS - CSMIP Station 57476 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 37.0090 N |
Longitude | 121.5690 W |
Elevation (m) | 60 |
Site Geology | Deep alluvium |
Vs30 (m/sec) | 309 (inferred) |
Site Class | D |
Remarks/Notes | Site information sources |
No. of Stories above/below ground | 2/0 |
Plan Shape | Rectangular |
Base Dimensions | 62' x 40' |
Typical Floor Dimensions | 62' x 40' |
Design Date | pre-1916. |
Instrumentation | 1984. 6 accelerometers, on 2 levels in the building. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | Wood frame diaphragms (beams, joists and sheathing) supported by columns and unreinforced brick masonry (URM) walls with good quality lime mortar. 2nd floor diaphragm: Diagonal sheathing. Roof diaphragm: Straight sheathing. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Longitundinal direction: Perimeter URM walls. Transverse direction: Interior (one) and perimeter URM walls. |
Foundation Type | Continuous concrete spread footings under walls. |
Remarks | This is one of several buildings in Gilroy designated as Historical. |