CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Independence - 1-story Office Bldg
CGS - CSMIP Station 44298
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 36.8007 N
Longitude 118.2007 W
Elevation (m) 1207
Site Geology Alluvium
Vs30 (m/sec) 292 (inferred)
Site Class D
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
No. of Stories above/below ground1/0
Plan ShapeSquare
Base Dimensions130' x 130'
Typical Floor DimensionsSame as base dimensions
Design Date1954
Instrumentation1976. 6 accelerometers, on 2 levels in the building.
 
Vertical Load Carrying SystemRC rigid frames (N-S direction) supporting concrete pan joist and 3" slab.
Lateral Force Resisting SystemRC slab roof diaphragm; tilt-up concrete exterior walls
Foundation TypeSpread footings under interior columns; continuous spread footings under exterior walls; 6" slab on grade floor
Remarks3 miles from Owens Valley Fault