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Glossary for gem taxonomy

Authors: Luke Allen, Andrew Charleson, Svetlana Brzev, and Charles Scawthorn

This online Glossary explains around 400 terms contained in the GEM Building Taxonomy v 2.0 and nearly 700 images.

The terms have been listed in alphabetical and numerical order. Text description of each term is accompanied by illustrations (photos and/or drawings) where possible.

We welcome contributions in the form of photographs or images, illustrating glossary terms. If you have any questions you can also contact us at buildingtaxonomy@globalquakemodel.org


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Cast-in-place concrete [CIP]

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Concrete that has been cast on site in its final location in the structure.

CIP_USA_Charleson_1

Cast-in-place construction (columns), California (A. Charleson)

CIP_Canada_Brzev_3

Cast-in-place concrete beam construction (note reinforcement and formwork), Canada (S. Brzev)

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Cast-in-place reinforced concrete slab reinforcement installation (left) and the slab supported by the shoring after the concrete has been cast (right), Canada (S. Brzev)

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Cast-in-place concrete construction, India (note formwork for the slab construction) (S. Brzev)

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Cast-in-place reinforced concrete building under construction, California (C. Scawthorn)