CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
South San Francisco - 4-story Office Bld |
CGS - CSMIP Station 58261 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 37.6591 N |
Longitude | 122.4388 W |
Elevation (m) | 18 |
Site Geology | Alluvium over rock (Franciscan) |
Vs30 (m/sec) | 359 (inferred) |
Site Class | D |
Remarks/Notes | Site information sources |
No. of Stories above/below ground | 4/0 |
Plan Shape | Rectangular |
Base Dimensions | 144' x 197' |
Typical Floor Dimensions | Same as base dimensions |
Design Date | 1972 |
Instrumentation | 1976. 11 accelerometers, on 4 levels in the building. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | Moment-resistant steel frame; 3-1/2" light-weight fill on metal decking (steel frames are distributed). |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Moment-resistant steel frame |
Foundation Type | Spread footings on piles (50'-70' deep); 8" RC slab on grade |
Remarks | Potentially liquefiable site |