CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Lancaster - Airport Control Tower
CGS - CSMIP Station 24474
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 34.7392 N
Longitude 118.2151 W
Elevation (m) 713
Site Geology  
Vs30 (m/sec)  
Site Class  
 
No. of Spans5/0
Plan ShapeSquare with Octagonal Roof
Total Length17.5' x 17.5'
Width of Deck17.5' x 17.5'
Construction Date1972
Instrumentation1984. 9 accelerometers, on 3 levels in the tower.
 
Superstructure TypeSteel beams and columns.
Substructure TypeSteel braced (K-brace) frame.
Foundation TypeContinous spread footings (3.5' deep) on the perimeter with 1.5' concrete mat.
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