| Vertical Load Carrying System | 3.25" thick light-weight concrete topping over 2" deep steel deck, with 3/4" diam. x 4" shear studs, supported by steel frames. |
| Lateral Force Resisting System | Distributed ductile moment resisting steel frames in both directions, located at selected locations. |
| Foundation Type | 24" diam. cast-in-place concrete friction piles, about 48' long, penetrating through the fill to the natural soil. Pile caps are interconnected by grade beams, 6" slab on grade. |
| Remarks | The building was designed and constructed in accordance with Title 22 and 24 of the Califonia Adminstrative code. Adjacent to this building, on the south side, is a 3-story building separated by a 6" seismic joint. |
