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Glossary for gem taxonomy

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Glossary for GEM Taxonomy

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  1. Stucco finish on light framing for exterior walls [EWSL]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/stucco-finish-on-light-framing-ewsl

    Plaster finish over sheet material such as fibre cement board or expanded polystyrene, fixed to metal or wood studs. Stucco cladding over wood stud walls, Canada (S. Brzev)

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  2. Stone, unknown type [SP99]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/stone-unknown-type-sp99

    It is clear that the structure is stone, but the type of stone is unknown. There is insufficient information or it is not possible to identify the exact type of stone. Stone masonry building, Southern France (S. Brzev) Stone masonry building, museum,...

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  3. Stone, unknown technology [ST99]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/stone-masonry-unknown-type-st99

    It is clear that the structural material is stone, but the type of stone masonry is unknown. The build-up of the wall may be hidden, as in the case of a plastered wall, or information about it is unavailable. This is a stone masonry building, but there...

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  4. Steel [S]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/steel-s

    Steel is a strong and malleable material (alloy of iron and carbon) used for structural and non-structural purposes. Includes all grades and alloys of steel. Steel building under construction, New Zealand (A. Charleson)

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  5. Solid wood [WS]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/solid-wood-ws

    Walls are made from solid wood. Includes hewn or unhewn log construction. Log wood wall intersection, USA (S. Brzev) Solid wood (log) construction, Canada (S. Brzev) Solid wood construction, USA (S. Brzev)

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  6. Solar panelled roofs [RMT10]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/solar-panelled-roofs-rmt10

    Roofs where photovoltaic solar panels or solar hot water panels cover more of the roof area than any other roof covering material. There are two types of photovoltaic solar panelled roofs: Solar Photovoltaic Roofs and Building Integrated Photovoltaics....

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  7. Soft storey [SOS]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/soft-storey-sos

    One storey is higher than others, or one storey is weaker than others. A soft or weak storey exists if the height of that storey is at least 15% greater than storeys above or below; or if it has at least 30% fewer columns in the case of a frame system,...

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  8. Slope of the ground unknown [HD99]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/slope-of-the-ground-unknown-hd99

    The slope of the ground is unknown. It is impossible to determine the slope, as information is unavailable, or the building has not been inspected sufficiently to determine the slope of the ground. This building in Vancouver, Canada was built on a...

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  9. Slate [SPSL]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/slate-spsl

    Slate is a very fine-grained metamorphic rock that easily splits into characteristic, thin slices, i.e. it is very cleavable. Slate is characteristically grey or grey-blue (but can also be black, green, purple, red, or brown). Because it is composed...

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  10. Setback [SET]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/setback-set

    Abrupt change in elevational profile, such as in a building with tower and podium that creates a notch effect. A setback exists if the horizontal dimension of the seismic force-resisting system in any story is more than 130% of that in an adjacent...

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  11. Sawtooth [RSH6]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/sawtooth-rsh6

    A series of monopitch roofs all sloping in the same direction, giving the impression of a sawtooth in elevation. The vertical walls that separate each roof from each other are typically glazed. Sawtooth roof, Vancouver, Canada (S. Brzev)

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  12. Sandstone [SPSA]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/sandstone-spsa

    Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed of sand grains typically (1/16 to 2 mm in diameter) that are cemented together. Sand-sized particles are generally composed of other rocks and minerals, such as feldspar, quartz, rock fragments, and clay. The...

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  13. S-shape [PLFS]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/s-shape-plfs

    The footprint of the building when viewed in plan resembles the shape of the letter S. A building with S-shaped plan, Vancouver, Canada (Map data ©2013 Google, Province of British Columbia, DigitalGlobe, IMTCAN)

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  14. Rubble (field stone) or semi-dressed stone [STRUB]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/rubble-field-stone-or-semi-dressed-stone-strub

    Rubble/field stone masonry is composed of uncoursed rounded field stones or roughly-cut stones used for construction with or without mortar. There are two wall wythes and a core, usually filled with stone rubble and mud. Semi-dressed stone masonry is...

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  15. Roof-wall diaphragm connection unknown [RWC99]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/roof-wall-diaphragm-connection-unknown-rwc99

    It is not known if there are any connections between the roof diaphragm and the walls that are capable of transferring in-plane forces from roof to wall and restraining outward displacements of walls. There is insufficient information available or the...

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  16. Roof-wall diaphragm connection present [RWCP]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/roof-wall-diaphragm-connection-present-rwcp

    There are connections between the roof diaphragm and the walls, capable of transferring in-plane forces from roof to wall and restraining outward displacements of walls. Example of retrofit method to improve strength of wall-to-roof connections of a...

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  17. Roof shape, other [RSHO]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/roof-shape-other-rsho

    The shape of the roof is known, but it cannot be described by any of the roof shapes in this table. Conical roof shape, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver, Canada (S. Brzev)

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  18. Roof covering, other [RMTO]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/roof-covering-other-rmto

    The roof covering material is known, but it is not adequately described by any of the roof covering types listed in this table. For example: glass roof Glass roof covering, Law Courts building, Vancouver, Canada (S. Brzev)

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  19. Roof coveringhttps://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/roof-covering

    The material that covers the roof. In most cases this is different to the material of the roof system, but in some cases the roof covering will be the same as the roof system. In both cases, both the roof covering and the roof system should be defined...

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  20. Reinforced concrete bands [RCB]https://taxonomy.openquake.org/terms/reinforced-concrete-bands-rcb

    There are horizontal bands of reinforced concrete within a masonry wall. Usually at plinth, lintel or roof level. Stone masonry buildings with reinforced concrete bands at the lintel level, India (S. Brzev) Stone masonry bulding with a reinforced...

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