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Which type of construction uses posts as the vertical members and beams as the horizontal members?
Which type of construction uses posts as the vertical members and beams as the horizontal members?
What type of construction is popular for churches, skating rinks, and buildings requiring a large, clear span with no center supports?
What type of construction is popular for churches, skating rinks, and buildings requiring a large, clear span with no center supports?
What are the typical dimensions of studs used in load bearing walls of frame buildings?
What are the typical dimensions of studs used in load bearing walls of frame buildings?
What type of finish is commonly used for most interior walls in wood-frame buildings?
What type of finish is commonly used for most interior walls in wood-frame buildings?
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What can contribute to the thermal insulation of fire in wood frame structures?
What can contribute to the thermal insulation of fire in wood frame structures?
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What is a common failure point of trusses in lightweight wood frame construction?
What is a common failure point of trusses in lightweight wood frame construction?
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Which type of construction allows all major structural components to be of combustible construction?
Which type of construction allows all major structural components to be of combustible construction?
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What is the basic method of construction in a Type V building?
What is the basic method of construction in a Type V building?
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What is the purpose of adding plaster or fire-rated gypsum board in Type V structures?
What is the purpose of adding plaster or fire-rated gypsum board in Type V structures?
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Which type of frame building is characterized by a continuous wall stud from the lowest level through the roof area?
Which type of frame building is characterized by a continuous wall stud from the lowest level through the roof area?
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What is the most common type of new frame construction?
What is the most common type of new frame construction?
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What is the main advantage of light-frame construction over traditional frame construction?
What is the main advantage of light-frame construction over traditional frame construction?
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Which of the following is a weakness of Type V wood frame construction?
Which of the following is a weakness of Type V wood frame construction?
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What can happen to a Type V building in a fire?
What can happen to a Type V building in a fire?
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Why do building codes impose restrictions on Type V buildings?
Why do building codes impose restrictions on Type V buildings?
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What is a concern in void spaces of Type V construction?
What is a concern in void spaces of Type V construction?
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What can happen when fire originates in or enters the stud space of a balloon framed building?
What can happen when fire originates in or enters the stud space of a balloon framed building?
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What can happen to the subflooring of a Type V building when exposed to a significant fire?
What can happen to the subflooring of a Type V building when exposed to a significant fire?
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What is a possible concern in a basement space of a Type V building?
What is a possible concern in a basement space of a Type V building?
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What can make it difficult to determine the full extent of fire in a Type V building with truss joists?
What can make it difficult to determine the full extent of fire in a Type V building with truss joists?
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