CESMD |
Information for Strong-Motion Station |
Independence - 1-story Office Bldg |
CGS - CSMIP Station 44298 |
Earthquakes recorded by this station |
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 ground | 1/0 |
Plan Shape | Square |
Base Dimensions | 130' x 130' |
Typical Floor Dimensions | Same as base dimensions |
Design Date | 1954 |
Instrumentation | 1976. 6 accelerometers, on 2 levels in the building. |
Vertical Load Carrying System | RC rigid frames (N-S direction) supporting concrete pan joist and 3" slab. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | RC slab roof diaphragm; tilt-up concrete exterior walls |
Foundation Type | Spread footings under interior columns; continuous spread footings under exterior walls; 6" slab on grade floor |
Remarks | 3 miles from Owens Valley Fault |