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Glossary for gem taxonomy

This Glossary is aligned with the GEM Building Taxonomy v2, support for v4 is coming soon.


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 vault (M. Lutman)

Brick masonry double vault, Italy (S. Brzev)

Brick masonry double vault, Italy (S. Brzev)

Double vaulted masonry roof, Peru (S. Brzev)

Double vaulted masonry roof, Peru (S. Brzev)

Vaulted masonry roof, Italy (S. Brzev)

Vaulted masonry roof, Italy (S. Brzev)

Damage of masonry buildings with vaulted masonry roofs in L'Aquila earthquake, Italy (T. Schacher)

Damage to masonry buildings with vaulted masonry roofs in L'Aquila earthquake, Italy (T. Schacher)