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
Concrete that is reinforced by metal, usually steel rods or bars cast into the concrete, or by other reinforcement such as glass or metal fibres or natural materials that are strong in tension.
Includes prestressed concrete, and can be pre-cast or cast-in-place.
Reinforced concrete slab and columns under construction, Canada (S. Brzev)
Reinforced concrete building, New Zealand (A. Charleson)
Reinforced concrete wall and column retrofitted with carbon fibrewrap, USA (S. Brzev)