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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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Curved [RSH7]

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The roof is curved. It may be of a regular round arched shape, or more irregularly curved when viewed in section.

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Curved roof, Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada (S. Brzev)

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Curved roof (earthen dome), Iran (F. Naeim, World Housing Encyclopedia Report 104)

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Irregular curved roof, Canada (S. Brzev)

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Regular curved roof, Canada (S. Brzev)

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Curved roof shape, Beijing Capital International Airport, China (S. Brzev)

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