CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
Parkfield - 1-story School Bldg |
CGS - CSMIP Station 36531 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 35.8983 N |
Longitude | 120.4320 W |
Elevation (m) | 465 |
Site Geology | Alluvium over rock (sandstone) |
Vs30 (m/sec) | 270 (measured) |
Site Class | D |
Remarks/Notes | Site information sources |
No. of Stories above/below ground | 1/0 |
Plan Shape | Rectangular |
Base Dimensions | 48' x 30' |
Typical Floor Dimensions | Same as base dimensions |
Design Date | 1949 |
Instrumentation | 1987. 6 accelerometers, on 2 levels in the building. 3 accelerometers at a reference free-field site. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | Wood frame in short direction (Douglas Fir). "Tropicool" composition wood roof. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Wood frame and one shear wall (12' long) in the long direction. |
Foundation Type | RC spread footings |
Remarks | -- |