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
There are horizontal bands of reinforced concrete within a masonry wall. Usually at plinth, lintel or roof level.
Stone masonry buildings with reinforced concrete bands at the lintel level, India (S. Brzev)
Stone masonry bulding with a reinforced concrete band at lintel level, Nepal (M. Schildkamp)