Vertical Load Carrying System | 1/2" plywood on wood joists (2x6 and 2x12) and truss joists (TJL) at 24" o.c. supported on bearing walls (2x6 studs at 16" o.c.). |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Plywood sheathed shear walls in both directions. Shear walls are made of 2x6 studs at 16" o.c. sheathed with 1/2" plywood on one side. Roof diaphragms consist of 1/2" plywood sheating nailed to joists. |
Foundation Type | Concrete grade beams under all shear walls. 5" concrete slab on grade. |
Remarks | 1) The building was designed as per Titles 17, 19, and 24 of the State of California Administrative Code. 2) It was instrumented as part of the OSHPD/CSMIP Hospital Instrumentation Project. |