CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
San Diego - 22-story Office Bldg
CGS - CSMIP Station 03300
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 32.7193 N
Longitude 117.1632 W
Elevation (m) 25
Site Geology Shallow alluvium over rock (sandstone)
Vs30 (m/sec) 278 (measured)
Site Class D
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground21/2
Plan ShapeRectangular (tower)
Base Dimensions300' x 200'
Typical Floor Dimensions180' x 70'
Design Date1965
Instrumentation1977. 15 accelerometers, on 5 levels in the building
 
Vertical Load Carrying SystemConcrete on metal decks supported by steel frames.
Lateral Force Resisting SystemMoment-resistant steel frames.
Foundation TypeSpread footings
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