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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.

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


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The footprint of the building when viewed in plan resembles the shape of the letter Y.

PLFY_Vancouver_Canada_Googleearth_1

A building with Y-shaped plan, Vancouver, Canada (Map data ©2013 Google, Province of British Columbia, DigitalGlobe, IMTCAN)

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Steel is a strong and malleable material (alloy of iron and carbon) used for structural and non-structural purposes. Includes all grades and alloys of steel.

Steel

 

Steel building under construction, New Zealand (A. Charleson)

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A building in which animals are reared, or where they take shelter.

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It is clear that the floor structure is made from earthen construction, but the type of earthen construction system is unknown. The system may be hidden, or information about it is unavailable.

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The type of foundation system is known, but none of the foundation system types in this table adequately describe it.

  1. Change in vertical structure (includes large overhangs) [CHV]
  2. No mortar [MON]
  3. Braced frame [LFBR]
  4. Roof tie-down unknown [RTD99]

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