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Glossary for gem taxonomy

This Glossary is aligned with the GEM Building Taxonomy v2, support for v4 is coming soon.


There is no identifiable structural system that is capable of resisting seismic loads, for example a post-and-beam structure where columns are not cantilevered and the connections between column and beam are not moment-resisting.

LN_Allen&Brzev_1

A structure without lateral load-resisting system is unstable when subjected to lateral loads, while a moment frame is able to resist seismic forces

LN_-_Charleson_1

None of these lateral load-resisting systems exist in a building classified as No Lateral Load-Resisting System

LN_Greece_McEwen_1LN_Greece_McEwen_2

Ancient Greek temple Parthenon in Athens (construction completed in 432 BC) can be classified as No Lateral Load-Resisting System, because there is no moment connection between columns and beams; the photos show the temple during the structural rehabilitation in 2007 (B. McEwen)

LN_PNH Palace A-4_Scawthorn_1

This building is a part of the Royal Palace complex in Pnom Penh, Cambodia. Its lateral load-resisting system can be characterized as No Lateral Load-Resisting System because it doesn't have any apparent lateral bracing (C. Scawthorn)