oq-gem

Glossary for gem taxonomy

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


Precast concrete units with reinforced concrete topping. Precast units include hollow-core slabs, solid slabs, a system of precast concrete joists with timber or hollow masonry infill, double-tee units. Sometimes overlaid with light-weight roofing. This system is similar to Precast Concrete Floor with Reinforced Concrete Topping.

Precast roof system, Algeria (S. Brzev)

Roof/floor system consisting of cast-in-place reinforced concrete joists and precast concrete masonry units, Algeria (S. Brzev)

RC3_Chile_Brzev_1

Roof/floor system consisting of concrete masonry units and cast-in-situ reinforced concrete joists (known as "Tralix" system), Chile (S. Brzev)

RC3_Nepal_PorterK_1

A double-tee beam lifted by the crane at the construction site, Denver, USA (K. Porter)

RC3_Nepal_PorterK_2

Wall corbels ready to support double-tees, Denver, USA (K. Porter)