CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Parkfield - 1-story School Bldg
CGS - CSMIP Station 36531
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 35.8983 N
Longitude 120.4320 W
Elevation (m) 465
Site Geology Alluvium over rock (sandstone)
Vs30 (m/sec) 270 (measured)
Site Class D
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground1/0
Plan ShapeRectangular
Base Dimensions48' x 30'
Typical Floor DimensionsSame as base dimensions
Design Date1949
Instrumentation1987. 6 accelerometers, on 2 levels in the building. 3 accelerometers at a reference free-field site.
 
Vertical Load Carrying SystemWood frame in short direction (Douglas Fir). "Tropicool" composition wood roof.
Lateral Force Resisting SystemWood frame and one shear wall (12' long) in the long direction.
Foundation TypeRC spread footings
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