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
Classifies floor structural systems according to materials and methods of construction. Do not include materials that are non-structural or that are not part of the floor structure. In many cases floor structures are overlaid with timber flooring or tiles etc., but it is the structure under that overlay material that should be listed as the floor type.