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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 S.

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

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The floor structure is constructed of concrete.

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Mortar between masonry units consists of cement, lime, and sand. These materials are used in different mix proportions. For example, a lower strength mortar of this type would have a proportion 1:2:9 cement:lime:sand, and a higher strength mortar would have proportions of 1:1/2:3 1/2 cement:lime:sand. This mortar has a similar colour as cement:sand mortar. Lime is usually added to improve workability at the time of construction, but it does not improve strength.

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A building used for the storage of agricultural produce. It includes grain storage, hay, silage, fruit, vegetables.

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Place for religious gathering such as church, mosque, temple, synagogue, or monastery.

  1. Fibre reinforcing mesh [RCM]
  2. Pitched with dormers [RSH4]
  3. Concrete roof without additional covering [RMN]
  4. Detached building [BPD]

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