Initial Seismic Study Albany USD Schools and Facilities March 20, 2012 R. P. Gallagher Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers, Oakland
Schools and Facilities Reviewed (1)Ocean View ES (2)Marin ES (3)Cornell ES (4)Albany MS (5)Albany HS (6)Albany Children’s Center (7)MacGregor HS (8)District Office (9)Maintenance Facility
Scope of Study (1)Buildings (2) Site Hazards
AB 300 Survey Performed by DSA staff Buildings built Excluded wood frame structures, portables and modular buildings Review of drawings
AB 300 Categories Category 1 2 Description Expected to perform well Require further evaluation
Albany Category 2 Buildings All have Type RM1 construction Ocean View3 Marin7 10
Reinforced masonry
Wall-roof separation
Wall-roof connections
Albany Site Hazards Hazard_____ Finding_____ LiquefactionUnlikely Surface faultingNone Slope FailurePossible (?) at Children’s Center
Recommended Next Steps 1.Evaluate Category 2 buildings 2.Investigate slope at Children’s Center 3.Seek documentation for Little Theater and portables/modular buildings