CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
CA Long Beach - VAMC, Bldg 126 |
NSMP Station 5106 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 33.7767 N |
Longitude | 118.1190 W |
Elevation (m) | 24 |
Site Geology | |
Vs30 (m/sec) | |
Site Class |
No. of Stories above/below ground | 11-story reinforced concrete structure |
Plan Shape | Rectangular |
Base Dimensions | 197'x270' |
Typical Floor Dimensions | 197'x270' |
Design Date | -- |
Instrumentation | 33 accelerometers on 4 levels in the building. 3 accelerometers at a reference free-field site. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | Reinforced Concrete |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Reinforced Concrete |
Foundation Type | Columns on isolated spread footings equipped with seismic isolators |
Remarks | This building was instrumented as part of the VA/USGS Hospital Instrumentation Project. |