CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
CA:Berkeley;UC Hearst Mining Bldg |
NSMP Station 1867 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 37.8744 N |
Longitude | 122.2572 W |
Elevation (m) | 106 |
Site Geology | |
Vs30 (m/sec) | |
Site Class |
No. of Stories above/below ground | 3/0 |
Plan Shape | regular |
Base Dimensions | -- |
Typical Floor Dimensions | -- |
Design Date | 1907 |
Instrumentation | 2008, 24 accelerometers on 4 levels of the building. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | Concrete floors on steel framing spanning to brick bearing walls and a few columns at larger spans. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Unreinforced masonry bearing walls with rigid diaphragm |
Foundation Type | Spread footings |
Remarks | The building has been rehabilitated in 2003. The building is now equipped with base isolators. |