CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
Los Angeles - Griffith Park Water Tank |
CGS - CSMIP Station 24171 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
Latitude | 34.1222 N |
Longitude | 118.2828 W |
Elevation (m) | 298 |
Site Geology | |
Vs30 (m/sec) | |
Site Class |
No. of Spans | Tank height: 32' (max. water depth 30') |
Plan Shape | circular |
Total Length | Diameter: 64' |
Width of Deck | Capacity: 750,000 gallons |
Construction Date | 1999-2000 |
Instrumentation | 2001, 12 accelerometers |
Superstructure Type | -- |
Substructure Type | Tank Type: Steel tank with a fixed roof and is anchorded to the concrete ring footing. The shell plate thickness varies from 0.5-inch at the bottom to 0.25-inch at the top. |
Foundation Type | -- |
Remarks | The tank was designed in 1999 according to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) D100-96 Standard with a site specific response spectra. |