CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Shandon - 1-story High School Bldg
CGS - CSMIP Station 36535
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 35.6550 N
Longitude 120.3779 W
Elevation (m) 316
Site Geology Alluvium over rock (sandstone)
Vs30 (m/sec) 357 (inferred)
Site Class D
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground1/0
Plan ShapeRectangular
Base Dimensions104' x 146'
Typical Floor DimensionsSame as base dimensions
Design Date1969
Instrumentation1987. 6 accelerometers, on 2 levels in the building.
 
Vertical Load Carrying SystemReinforced concrete block walls (8" thick) wood frame roof with glued laminated beams (Douglas Fir) and concrete roof tiles over 1/2" plywood sheathing.
Lateral Force Resisting SystemReinforced concrete block shear walls with vertical and horizontal reinforcement.
Foundation TypeSpread concrete footings and 4" concrete floor.
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