oq-gem

Glossary for gem taxonomy

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


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.

CR_Canada_Brzev_1

Reinforced concrete slab and columns under construction, Canada (S. Brzev)

reinforced concrete - 1

 

Reinforced concrete building, New Zealand (A. Charleson)

CR_USA_Brzev_1

Reinforced concrete wall and column retrofitted with carbon fibrewrap, USA (S. Brzev)