oq-gem

Glossary for gem taxonomy

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. This system is similar to Precast Concrete Floor with Reinforced Concrete Topping.

Precast roof system, Algeria (S. Brzev)

Roof/floor system consisting of cast-in-place reinforced concrete joists and precast concrete masonry units, Algeria (S. Brzev)

RC3_Chile_Brzev_1

Roof/floor system consisting of concrete masonry units and cast-in-situ reinforced concrete joists (known as "Tralix" system), Chile (S. Brzev)

RC3_Nepal_PorterK_1

A double-tee beam lifted by the crane at the construction site, Denver, USA (K. Porter)

RC3_Nepal_PorterK_2

Wall corbels ready to support double-tees, Denver, USA (K. Porter)

 

We use cookies

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.