Glossary for GEM Taxonomy
Assuming s is required, the following 121 results were found.
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Regular structure [IRRE]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/regular-structure-irre
None of the structural irregularities listed in the table, and no other significant structural irregularities have been observed. An example of a regular structure, Chile (S. Brzev)
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Rectangular, solid [PLFR]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/rectangular-solid-plfr
The shape of the building plan is approximately rectangular, with only minor variations from a rectangular shape. Two opposite sides are clearly longer than the other two sides. A building with rectangular plan shape, Vancouver, Canada (left photo: S....
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Re-entrant corner [REC]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/re-entrant-corner-rec
An L-, U-, E- or other (in plan) shaped building where two wings may oscillate out-of-phase, leading to large shear stresses in floor and/or roof diaphragms. If the plan setback is at least 15% of both plan dimensions, then the setback is considered to...
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Recording the number of storeys above ground as a range can be used to reflect either the surveyor’s lack of certainty for a single building, or when height ranges are used in regional surveys. HBET:a,b where a=upper bound and b= lower bound for the...
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Precast concrete units with reinforced concrete topping. Precast units include hollow-core slabs, solid slabs, a system of precast concrete joists with timber or hollow masonry infill, double-tee units. Sometimes overlaid with light-weight roofing....
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Precast concrete units with reinforced concrete topping. Precast units include hollow-core slabs, solid slabs, a system of precast concrete joists with timber or hollow masonry infill, and double-tee units. Concrete floor system (Macedonian joists)...
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Precast concrete [PC]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/precast-concrete-pc
Prefabricated (precast) concrete structural elements that are moved into their final position in the structure after they have been cast. They can be tied together by protruding reinforcing bars and in-situ concrete at connections or by on-site welding...
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Pounding potential [POP]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/pounding-potential-pop
Insufficient or no seismic separation gap between buildings thus allowing them to pound and damage each other. A building can have pounding potential if the gap between buildings is less than 4% of the height (h) of the lower building, e.g. less than...
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The shape of the building plan is approximately polygonal, with only minor variations from a polygonal shape. Polygon is a plane figure bounded by a finite number of straight lines (called sides), which connect up and form a closed shape. This term...
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Pitched with gable ends [RSH2]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/pitched-with-gable-ends-rsh2
The roof is pitched (sloped) on two sides up to a central ridge. At each end of the roof, i.e. the other two sides, there is a vertical gable. Gable is a triangular wall between the roof wedges. Pitched roof with gable walls (shown in white colour),...
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A lateral load-resisting system that is known but does not fit into the other definitions in this table. Other systems include tension structures, shell structures, space-structures, folded plates, tubes and other complex structural systems for very...
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Non-ductile [DNO]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/non-ductile-dno
Steel members and steel reinforcing are not designed nor constructed to undergo plastic deformation before failure under earthquake loads. In the event of over-load during an earthquake structural members are expected to suffer brittle failure. For...
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No mortar [MON]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/no-mortar-mon
Dry laid masonry units where no mortar has been used. Masonry walls without mortar (also known as dry masonry) were built by Inca civilization in Machu Picchu, Peru (S. Brzev)
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Mud mortar [MOM]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/mud-mortar-mom
Soil is mixed with water and used as mortar for various types of masonry construction. It is characterized by earthen colour, and it can be easily scratched (removed) from the wall using a sharp object (like a key).This type of mortar can be found...
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Monopitch [RSH5]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/monopitch-rsh5
The roof slopes in one direction. Lean-to-roof is a special case of monopitch roof - it has a single pitch that rests against a higher wall. Monopitch roof, Mexico (S. Brzev) Monopitch roof, Canada (S. Brzev)
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Moment frame [LFM]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/moment-frame-lfm
This is a frame consisting of beams and columns, with strong and rigid beam-to-column connections. Includes frames with very slender walls, that do not resist a significant proportion of earthquake load. The frames can be single frames, or multiple...
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Precast concrete slabs (e.g. hollow-core slabs) supported by steel beams. Metal beams supporting precast concrete slabs, India (S. Brzev)
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Metal roof [RME]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/metal-rme
The roof structure is constructed of metal. Note that this refers to the structure, and not any lightweight sheet metal roof covering that might be present. Metal (steel) roof structure consisting of steel beams (rolled steel sections), supporting...
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Metal or asbestos sheets [RMT6]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/metal-or-asbestos-sheets-rmt6
Sheet metal roofing, usually corrugated sheets or tray type. Typical metals include copper, lead, iron-zinc, corrugated galvanized iron (CGI), aluminum, and steel. This also includes asbestos sheets. Does not include metal roofing tiles. Asbestos sheet...
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Precast concrete slabs (e.g. hollow-core slabs) supported by steel beams. Metal beams supporting precast concrete slabs, India (S. Brzev)
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