CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
El Cerrito - 2-story Commrcl Bld [Demolished]
CGS - CSMIP Station 58188
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 37.8990 N
Longitude 122.2980 W
Elevation (m) 10
Site Geology Alluvium
Vs30 (m/sec) 271 (inferred)
Site Class D
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground2/0
Plan ShapeL-shaped
Base Dimensions350' x 300'
Typical Floor DimensionsSame as base dimensions
Design Date1957
Instrumentation1975. 6 accelerometers, on 2 levels in the building.
 
Vertical Load Carrying System8" RC slab supported by RC columns; 5" RC slab on grade
Lateral Force Resisting SystemInterior RC column-slab system; exterior perimeter 8" RC wall
Foundation TypeSpread footings under each column and perimeter walls
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