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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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Precast prestressed concrete [PCPS]

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As per Precast Concrete, but where members of the Lateral Load-Resisting System are prestressed or post-tensioned with steel cables or rods.

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Erection of precast concrete columns (R. Dimitrijevic, Serbia, Serbia, World Housing Encyclopedia Report 68)

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Precast prestressed concrete building under construction, showing precast slabs and columns (R. Dimitrijevic, Serbia, World Housing Encyclopedia Report 68)

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Anchorage of horizontal prestressing cables at the column-to-slab joint (R. Dimitrijevic, Serbia, World Housing Encyclopedia Report 68)

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