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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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Composite steel floor deck and concrete slab [FME3]

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Reinforced concrete cast onto steel decking, supported by beams or loadbearing walls.

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Composite steel deck and concrete slab (SteelDecking, UK)

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Steel trusses (open web steel joists) supporting composite steel and concrete floor system, Canada (S. Brzev)

Steel beams supporting composite steel and concrete deck flooring, USA (S. Brzev)

Steel beams supporting composite steel and concrete deck floor, USA (S. Brzev)

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