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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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Infilled flat slab/plate or infilled waffle slab [LFLSINF]

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As per Flat Slab/Plate or Waffle Slab, but where masonry or concrete infills provide lateral stability. For this type of lateral load-resisting system the infills are located between columns, otherwise the system should be described as Wall.

LFLSINF_-_Charleson_1
A simplified drawing of an infilled flat slab / plate or infilled waffle slab structure (adapted from: A. Charleson, Seismic Design for Architects, Architectural Press 2008, p. 64, Fig. 5.2)

LFSLINF_Allen&Brzev_1

Partial section of an infilled flat plate structure

LFLS_Allen&Brzev_2

Diagram showing examples of flat plate and flat slabs

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