oq-gem

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.

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


Plywood, particle board, or other sheet material fixed over wooden members.

RWO3_USA_Charleson_1

Wood-based sheets on rafters or purlins, California (A. Charleson)

RW03_Canada_Brzev_1

Plywood sheets over wood rafters or purlins - a roof under construction in Vancouver, Canada (S. Brzev)