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| (Station Photograph - click to enlarge) | (Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File) |
| CESMD |
| Information for Strong-Motion Station |
| Tehachapi - Bear Valley Police Bldg |
| CGS - CSMIP Station 34189 |
| Earthquakes recorded by this station |
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| (Station Photograph - click to enlarge) | (Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File) |
| Latitude | 35.1472 N |
| Longitude | 118.5760 W |
| Elevation (m) | 1287 |
| Site Geology | Shallow alluvium over hard rock (granitic) |
| Vs30 (m/sec) | 504 (inferred) |
| Site Class | C |
| Remarks/Notes | Site information sources |
| No. of Stories above/below ground | 1/0 |
| Plan Shape | Nearly Rectangular |
| Base Dimensions | 60' x 76' (4115 S.F.) |
| Typical Floor Dimensions | Nearly Rectangular 60' x 76' |
| Design Date | 1998 |
| Instrumentation | 2002. 12 accelerometers, on 4 levels in the building. |
| Vertical Load Carrying System | The roof diaphragm is 5/8" plywood sheathing covered by asphalt roof shingles (12 by 4 pitch). Exterior finish of the building is T-III wood siding. Interior columns comprised of structural steel tubing support the attic and a portion of the roof. 2x6 stud bearing walls are located along the building perimeter and support the remainder of the roof. |
| Lateral Force Resisting System | Wood frames, one-sided plywood perimeter shear walls. |
| Foundation Type | 4" concrete slab on grade with interior isolated spread footings, interior and perimeter continuous footings. |
| Remarks | -- |