After much consideration a simple, but sturdy mount that will meet all our instrumentation and building installation needs is designed. The mount will be long enough to satisfy fire code and fire proofing requirements as well as stiff enough to not interfere with the sensor measurements. The simple design also allows for ease of manufacturing and installation. The mounts will be welded to the steel frame of the SEB. Each mount will be able to support up to five sensors. The current plan is to outfit each mount with either 1-, 2-, or 3-axis of accelerometer channels depending on location.
Special thanks to Dr. Tony Shakal and Dr. Moh Huang of the California Department of Conservancy, California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (CSMIP) for sharing their insights and experience and for helping us come up with an appropriate mount design.
Special thanks to Dr. Tony Shakal and Dr. Moh Huang of the California Department of Conservancy, California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (CSMIP) for sharing their insights and experience and for helping us come up with an appropriate mount design.