CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Los Angeles - 34-story Residential Bldg
CGS - CSMIP Station 24M08
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 34.0450 N
Longitude 118.2600 W
Elevation (m) 78
Site Geology Deep alluvium
Vs30 (m/sec) 455 (measured)
Site Class C
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground34/0
Plan ShapeRectangular
Base Dimensions143 x 113 ft
Typical Floor Dimensions143 x 113 ft
Design Date2014
Instrumentation2018, 24 accelerometers on 7 levels in the building.
 
Vertical Load Carrying SystemPost-tensioned reinforced concrete flat slab supported by concrete columns and concrete shear walls
Lateral Force Resisting SystemReinforced concrete core walls.
Foundation TypeReinforced concrete mat foundation (6' - 8' in thickness).
RemarksStructural design was based on the 2011 Los Angeles Building Code. Performance-based design followed the LATBSDC 2011 Guidelines. The instrumentation was required by the code and paid by the owner. CSMIP provided technical specifications and assistance.