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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Steel reinforcing bars can be used within the build-up of a concrete masonry wall, within cavities that are then filled with poured concrete. Alternatively, steel welded wire mesh overlaid with cement plaster can be attached to interior or exterior wall surfaces with steel dowels.
Concrete block masonry construction with steel reinforcement, Canada (B. McEwen)
An adobe building reinforced externally with steel wire mesh overlaid with cement plaster, Peru (N. Tarque)