oq-gem

Glossary for gem taxonomy

This Glossary is aligned with the GEM Building Taxonomy v2, support for v4 is coming soon.


Reinforced concrete cast onto steel decking, supported by beams or load bearing walls. They are sometimes overlaid with light-weight roofing. This system is similar to the floor system called Composite Steel Floor Deck and Concrete Slab.

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Composite steel deck and concrete slab supported by steel trusses, Canada (S. Brzev)

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Steel trusses (Open Web Steel Joists) supported by precast concrete tilt-up walls, Canada (S. Brzev)