CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
CA: SF; Moscone Center West |
NSMP Station 1833 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 37.7831 N |
Longitude | 122.4039 W |
Elevation (m) | 8 |
Site Geology | |
Vs30 (m/sec) | |
Site Class |
No. of Stories above/below ground | 3/1 |
Plan Shape | regular |
Base Dimensions | 550 x 335 ft |
Typical Floor Dimensions | 550 x 335 ft |
Design Date | 1995 |
Instrumentation | 2003, 24 accelerometers on five levels of building. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | Lightweight concrete slab over metal decking floor supported by steel beams and columns. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Coupled steel girder moment frame system equipped with 248 friction dampers. |
Foundation Type | Spread footing |
Remarks | The building is unusually tall and stands as tall as a nearly 10-story building. |