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
Metal beams or trusses supporting light-weight roofing system e.g. corrugated metal or plywood sheets over steel rafters or purlins.
Curved steel beams supporting corrugated steel sheet roofing, Mumbai, India (S. Brzev)
Steel trusses (open web steel joists) supporting corrugated steel roofing, Canada (S. Brzev)
Detail of steel trusses (open web steel joists) supporting corrugated steel roofing, Canada (S. Brzev)