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Which type of construction is commonly referred to as Heavy Timber or Mill Construction?
Which type of construction is commonly referred to as Heavy Timber or Mill Construction?
What are the requirements for exterior and interior walls in Type IV construction?
What are the requirements for exterior and interior walls in Type IV construction?
What materials are used for beams, columns, arches, and roofs in Type IV construction?
What materials are used for beams, columns, arches, and roofs in Type IV construction?
What are the minimum dimensions for columns in Heavy Timber construction?
What are the minimum dimensions for columns in Heavy Timber construction?
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What are the minimum dimensions for floor and roof planks in Heavy Timber construction?
What are the minimum dimensions for floor and roof planks in Heavy Timber construction?
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What type of buildings were Type IV construction used extensively in?
What type of buildings were Type IV construction used extensively in?
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Why are newly constructed buildings also categorized as Type IV - Heavy Timber?
Why are newly constructed buildings also categorized as Type IV - Heavy Timber?
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Which type of walls are typically used in heavy timber construction?
Which type of walls are typically used in heavy timber construction?
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What is the purpose of a fire wall in heavy timber construction?
What is the purpose of a fire wall in heavy timber construction?
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What is the minimum thickness requirement for girders in heavy timber construction?
What is the minimum thickness requirement for girders in heavy timber construction?
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How are floor planks typically installed in heavy timber buildings?
How are floor planks typically installed in heavy timber buildings?
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What is one of the weaknesses of type IV heavy timber construction?
What is one of the weaknesses of type IV heavy timber construction?
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What is the purpose of floor drains or scuppers in heavy timber construction?
What is the purpose of floor drains or scuppers in heavy timber construction?
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What is a potential fuel load in type IV heavy timber construction?
What is a potential fuel load in type IV heavy timber construction?
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What happens to heavy timber buildings under prolonged fire attack?
What happens to heavy timber buildings under prolonged fire attack?
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