201-05 Type IV Heavy Timber Construction

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Which type of construction is commonly referred to as Heavy Timber or Mill Construction?

Type IV construction (correct)

Type III construction

Type I construction

Type II construction

What are the requirements for exterior and interior walls in Type IV construction?

They must be made of concrete

They must be made of noncombustible materials

They must be made of limited combustible materials (correct)

They must be made of combustible materials

What materials are used for beams, columns, arches, and roofs in Type IV construction?

Steel

Concrete

Composite lumber

Solid or laminated wood (correct)

What are the minimum dimensions for columns in Heavy Timber construction?

8"x8" Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum dimensions for floor and roof planks in Heavy Timber construction?

1"x3" Signup and view all the answers

What type of buildings were Type IV construction used extensively in?

Factories and mills Signup and view all the answers

Why are newly constructed buildings also categorized as Type IV - Heavy Timber?

They use long spanning structural members Signup and view all the answers

Which type of walls are typically used in heavy timber construction?

Masonry or stone walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fire wall in heavy timber construction?

To prevent the spread of fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum thickness requirement for girders in heavy timber construction?

6 inches Signup and view all the answers

How are floor planks typically installed in heavy timber buildings?

Using tongue and groove one-inch planks of lumber Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the weaknesses of type IV heavy timber construction?

Long bolts and nuts are not used to attach timbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of floor drains or scuppers in heavy timber construction?

To drain excess water used in firefighting Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential fuel load in type IV heavy timber construction?

Stock, manufacturing process, or storage of unfinished goods Signup and view all the answers

What happens to heavy timber buildings under prolonged fire attack?

They fail eventually Signup and view all the answers

201-05 Type IV Heavy Timber Construction

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