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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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Guest accommodation; including hotels, motels, guest lodges, cabins, and holiday accommodation.

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Precast concrete slabs (e.g. hollow-core slabs) supported by steel beams.

Metal beams supporting precast concrete slabs, India (S. Brzev)

Metal beams supporting precast concrete slabs, India (S. Brzev)

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The main overall type of occupancy

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Same as PLFR but with an open internal courtyard or full height roofed atrium.

PLFRO_Canada_Ottawa_Googleearth_1

This building in Ottawa, Canada has a rectangular-shaped plan with an interior opening (atrium) (Map data ©2013 Google, DigitalGlobe)

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The material of the structural members that resist lateral loads and are the part of the Lateral Load-Resisting System.

  1. Solar panelled roofs [RMT10]
  2. Wall [LWAL]
  3. Metal floor, unknown [FME99]
  4. Concrete blocks

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