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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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Floor-wall diaphragm connection unknown [FWC99]

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It is not known if there are any connections between the floor diaphragm(s) and the walls that are capable of transfering in-plane forces from floors to wall and restraining outward displacements of walls. There is insufficient information available or the connections are not visible from a survey.

FWC99_Canada_Brzev_1

It is not clear if floor-wall diaphragm connections are present for this unreinforced brick masonry building (S. Brzev)

FWC99_Canada_Brzev_2

It is not clear if floor-wall diaphragm connections are present in this stone masonry building (S. Brzev)

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