CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
San Jose - 10-story Commercial Bldg
CGS - CSMIP Station 57355
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 37.3377 N
Longitude 121.8942 W
Elevation (m) 26
Site Geology Deep alluvium
Vs30 (m/sec) 273 (inferred)
Site Class D
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground10/1
Plan ShapeRectangular
Base Dimensions82' x 190'
Typical Floor DimensionsSame as base dimensions
Design Date1964
Instrumentation1979. 13 accelerometers, on 4 levels in the building.
 
Vertical Load Carrying SystemRC floor slabs supported by RC pan joists and RC frame.
Lateral Force Resisting SystemEnd RC shear walls in transverse direction; moment resistant RC frame in longitudinal direction.
Foundation TypeRC mat foundation
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