Vertical Load Carrying System | Concrete slab supported by concrete pan joist and girders at 1st and 2nd Floor levels, and concrete fill over steel deck supported by tapered steel girders at roof. Each level is supported by concrete walls and columns. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Reinforced concrete shear walls at perimeter. Retrofit included addition of a concrete shear wall at basement level and strengthening of roof diaphragm with steel tubular trusses. |
Foundation Type | Continuous concrete footings at walls, and spread footings at interior columns. |
Remarks | The voluntary seismic improvement (VSI) was designed in accordance with the 2010 California Building Code. Funding for instrumentation was provided by the owner as required by OSHPD. CSMIP provided assistance in instrumentation. |