CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Redwood City - 3-story School Admin Bldg
CGS - CSMIP Station 58263
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 37.4484 N
Longitude 122.2661 W
Elevation (m) 205
Site Geology Rock (volcanic)
Vs30 (m/sec) 653 (inferred)
Site Class C
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground3/0
Plan ShapeRectangular
Base Dimensions171'-6" x 71'
Typical Floor DimensionsSame as base dimensions
Design Date1967
Instrumentation1976. 6 accelerometers, on 2 levels in the building.
 
Vertical Load Carrying System5" flat slab, longitudinal concrete beams, transverse concrete girders; exterior and interior concrete columns.
Lateral Force Resisting SystemShear walls both directions at various symmetrical locations.
Foundation Type5" concrete slab on grade (rock), spread footings and grade beams (transverse direction)
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