CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
Sacramento - State Capitol Bldg |
CGS - CSMIP Station 67508 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 38.5766 N |
Longitude | 121.4935 W |
Elevation (m) | 6 |
Site Geology | Deep alluvium |
Vs30 (m/sec) | 264 (inferred) |
Site Class | D |
Remarks/Notes | Site information sources |
No. of Stories above/below ground | 5 plus dome/1 |
Plan Shape | U-shaped |
Base Dimensions | 288' x 152' (87.8m x 46.3 m) |
Typical Floor Dimensions | 288' x 152' (87.8m x 46.3 m) |
Design Date | 1976 (strengthened) |
Instrumentation | 1987. 12 accelerometers, on 5 levels in the building. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | Concrete waffle slabs supported by interior and exterior concrete walls |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Interior and exterior concrete shear walls in both directions |
Foundation Type | 3' thick concrete mat foundation |
Remarks | The historic California State Capital was built in 1874. |