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Which type of construction is not typically protected for fire resistance or given any kind of fire protection?
Which type of construction is not typically protected for fire resistance or given any kind of fire protection?
- Type I non-combustible construction
- Type IV heavy timber construction
- Type II non-combustible construction (correct)
- Type III combustible construction
What happens to the trusses made of small pieces of steel under fire conditions?
What happens to the trusses made of small pieces of steel under fire conditions?
- They add fuel to the fire
- They distribute heat slowly
- They absorb heat slowly
- They fail rapidly (correct)
What can be seen from the exterior of masonry walls when the steel expands due to fire?
What can be seen from the exterior of masonry walls when the steel expands due to fire?
- Expansion of steel cannot be seen
- No visible signs
- Cracks at the top of the wall (correct)
- Cracks at the bottom of the wall
What can happen when the tar adhesive on the roof is subjected to high heat conditions?
What can happen when the tar adhesive on the roof is subjected to high heat conditions?
What is a weakness of Type II non-combustible construction?
What is a weakness of Type II non-combustible construction?
Which materials are commonly used in noncombustible/limited combustible construction?
Which materials are commonly used in noncombustible/limited combustible construction?
Which type of construction lacks the insulation or other protection of Type I Construction?
Which type of construction lacks the insulation or other protection of Type I Construction?
What can happen to concrete walls when exposed to high temperatures and cooled by a hose system?
What can happen to concrete walls when exposed to high temperatures and cooled by a hose system?
What are metal frame walls usually constructed of in noncombustible/limited combustible construction?
What are metal frame walls usually constructed of in noncombustible/limited combustible construction?
What is a steel bar joist commonly used for in construction?
What is a steel bar joist commonly used for in construction?
