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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Cast-iron box = An iron box built into a wall to receive the end of a girder. Chamfered column = A wooden heavy timber column with corners cut at an angle. Conflagration breeder = A structure capable of initiating a large fire. Corbelled = Projections stepped outward to support a cornice.
Match the following wood construction terms with their descriptions:
Match the following wood construction terms with their descriptions:
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) = A wood panel made from layers glued together in perpendicular directions. Fire cut = The end of a joist cut at an angle to prevent pushing the wall. Heavy timber = Buildings with noncombustible exterior walls and large combustible materials. Mill = Factory type associated with heavy timber construction during the Industrial Revolution.
Match the following building elements with their functions:
Match the following building elements with their functions:
Scuppers = Outlets for drainage from a floor or flat roof. Chamfered column = Makes it more difficult for fire to ignite the column. Conflagration breeder = Presents severe exposure problems. Slow burning = Allows fire to be controlled before the building is involved.
Match the following construction types with their characteristics:
Match the following construction types with their characteristics:
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Match the following fire safety concepts with their explanations:
Match the following fire safety concepts with their explanations:
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Construction and Fire Safety
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Cast-iron box: Embedded iron box in a wall, designed for receiving the end of a girder, enhancing structural stability.
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Chamfered column: Heavy timber column with beveled corners, which minimizes fire ignition risk at those points.
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Conflagration breeder: A structure that poses severe fire risk and can trigger large, uncontrollable fires affecting multiple buildings.
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Corbelled: A construction technique featuring stepped projections from a wall face, supporting an overhanging member or cornice, adding aesthetic and structural elements.
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Cross-laminated timber (CLT): Engineered wood panel made by gluing layers of lumber in perpendicular orientations, enhancing strength and stability.
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Fire cut: Joist end cut at an angle, allowing it to fall away from a wall without exerting leverage that could destabilize the structure.
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Heavy timber: Construction type with noncombustible or limited-combustible exterior walls, featuring large dimension combustible materials, known as Type IV construction.
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Mill: Origin of heavy timber construction, referring to factories established during the Industrial Revolution that utilized these techniques.
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Scuppers: Drainage outlets in building walls, essential for preventing water build-up from floors or flat roofs.
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Slow burning: Describes buildings designed to allow fire management before the entire structure is compromised, providing critical time for firefighting efforts.
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Test your knowledge on essential terms in construction and fire safety. This quiz covers various concepts that are crucial for understanding building safety and fire prevention. Challenge yourself and see how well you know these important terms!
