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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.

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Shallow foundation, with lateral capacity [FOSSL]

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The foundations are less than 1m deep below grade, and they have lateral capacity. Foundations with lateral capacity include tie-beams, foundation walls bracing in the direction of their lengths, inclined piles, piles or piers on wide spread footings, cantilevered or braced piles, and slabs on grade.

FOSSL_diagram_-_1

An example of a braced timber pile shallow foundation that has lateral capacity.

FOSSL_diagram_-_2

An example of a slab-on-grade shallow foundation that has lateral capacity.

FOSSL_NewZealand_Charleson_1

FOSSL_NewZealand_Charleson_2

Examples of braced timber pile foundations, New Zealand (Charleson).