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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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Metal or asbestos sheets [RMT6]

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Sheet metal roofing, usually corrugated sheets or tray type. Typical metals include copper, lead, iron-zinc, corrugated galvanized iron (CGI), aluminum, and steel. This also includes asbestos sheets. Does not include metal roofing tiles.

RMT6_New Zealand_Charleson_1

Asbestos sheet roof covering, New Zealand (A. Charleson)

RMT6_Canada_BrzevS_1

Metal sheet roofing, Canada (S. Brzev)

RMT6_Canada_Brzev_1

Steel decking joined by welds at regular spacing, Canada (S. Brzev)

RMT6_USA_BrzevS_1

Metal roofing, Experience Music Project, Seattle, USA (S. Brzev)

RMT6_New Zealand_ClarkW_1

Metal sheet roof covering, New Zealand (W. Clark)

RMT6_India_Rai_1

Corrugated galvanized iron (CGI) roofing, India (D. Rai)

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