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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Masonry spans between bearing walls and is overlaid with fill. A flat roof surface is provided and is often overlaid with roofing. Includes two-way vaults and masonry domes.
Brick masonry vault (M. Lutman)
Brick masonry double vault, Italy (S. Brzev)
Double vaulted masonry roof, Peru (S. Brzev)
Vaulted masonry roof, Italy (S. Brzev)
Damage to masonry buildings with vaulted masonry roofs in L'Aquila earthquake, Italy (T. Schacher)