Safety Officer Chapter 5-1 Complete
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What does Francis Brannigan emphasize in the text?

  • Experience alone is not sufficient to predict building collapse. (correct)
  • Building construction theories are not important in predicting collapse.
  • Firefighters should rely solely on their judgment to predict building collapse.
  • Predicting building collapse is not necessary for firefighters.

    • Why does the text suggest that firefighters should not solely rely on experience to predict building collapse?

  • Experience is irrelevant in the field of firefighting.
  • Experience alone may not provide comprehensive knowledge of building construction. (correct)
  • Relying on experience causes buildings to collapse without warning.
  • Experience always accurately predicts building collapse.

    • What role do Incident Safety Officers (ISOs) play in the context of building collapse?

  • Relaying warnings after a collapse has already occurred.
  • Ignoring building construction considerations.
  • Communicating effectively with the Incident Commander and Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC). (correct)
  • Predicting collapses solely based on their own judgment.

    • Why is it important for firefighters to understand building construction theories?

    <p>To make accurate judgments regarding the potential for a building to collapse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of this chapter on building construction?

    <p>Explaining essential building construction topics for evaluating collapse potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the author of the book 'Building Construction for the Fire Service'?

    <p>Francis L. Brannigan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important role does Francis L. Brannigan play in the fire service?

    <p>Instructor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase did Francis L. Brannigan coin to emphasize the importance of understanding buildings?

    <p>'The warning is the brain.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'dead load' in building construction terms?

    <p>Weight of the building itself and anything permanently attached to it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of loads in building construction?

    <p>To protect occupants from outside elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many editions has 'Building Construction for the Fire Service' gone through?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Ol' Professor' is a reference to:

    <p>'Francis L. Brannigan'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Read a building' is a concept used by:

    <p>'ISOs'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Lightweight buildings are made to be disposable.' - Who made this statement?

    <p>'The Ol' Professor'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Don’t make light of a partial collapse...' - What important advice does this quote provide?

    <p>[Partial collapse] can endanger those under it and on top of it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped update the fifth edition of 'Building Construction for the Fire Service' after Brannigan's death?

    <p>Glenn Corbett</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of force causes a material to be crushed or flattened axially through the material?

    <p>Compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three types of forces acting on materials?

    <p>Twisting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mass of a material directly correlated with in terms of its fire resistance?

    <p>Heat resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material type will bend, deflect, or stretch but retain some strength when resisting forces?

    <p>Plastics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental concept that influences a material's ability to resist a load during fire conditions?

    <p>Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is classified as a force that causes a material to be torn in opposite directions perpendicular or diagonal to the material?

    <p>Shear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of load is imposed off-center to another object?

    <p>Concentrated load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a building structurally carry to be sound according to the text?

    <p>Axial load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes another object to twist when a torsional load is imposed?

    <p>Shear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept directly affects a material's fire resistance according to the text?

    <p>Mass of the material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do ductile materials primarily do before breaking according to the text?

    <p>Bend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Oriented Strand Board (OSB)?

    <p>LVL is used for beams and columns while OSB is used for the web of I-beams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a wooden I-beam fail quickly when heated?

    <p>The binding glue in the beam loses its strength when exposed to heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the guiding principle behind a column's structural function?

    <p>A column transmits a compressive force axially through its center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are squares and circles preferred shapes for columns?

    <p>Because they can carry axial loads more efficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of force is exerted on the top of a beam under load?

    <p>Compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increasing the distance between the top and bottom of a beam affect its load-carrying capacity?

    <p>Increases the load-carrying capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the shape of an "I-beam"?

    <p>The shape when viewed from either end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural element is used to keep two buildings from falling into an alleyway?

    <p>A horizontal beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an open web in a beam mean?

    <p>It refers to utility openings or cutouts in the web of the beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supports a beam in its role of transferring loads perpendicularly?

    <p>A column or another beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does an I-beam's web or stem play in its structure?

    <p>Connects the top and bottom chords of the beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of a building resists gravity and delivers loads to earth?

    <p>Columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pre-tensioning and post-tensioning cables in concrete construction?

    <p>To provide strength to the concrete by compressing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tilt-up' construction refer to?

    <p>Construction using precast slabs tilted upwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does concrete tend to slowly absorb and retain heat instead of conducting it like steel?

    <p>Concrete has a lower specific heat capacity than steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to steel when exposed to high temperatures during a fire?

    <p>Steel softens, elongates, and sags</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cooling structural steel during a fire important?

    <p>To avoid thermal stress caused by heat exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is commonly used for forming load-bearing walls due to its compressive strength?

    <p>Concrete block and stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do mortar mixes used in masonry walls differ from concrete in terms of strength?

    <p>Mortar mixes have compressive strength but no tensile or shear strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Composite' materials referred to in the text are primarily a combination of what?

    <p>'Composite' materials are a mix of plastics, adhesives, and various other materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'I-joists' in construction are primarily made from a combination of which engineered wood products?

    <p>'I-joists' consist of laminated veneer lumber and oriented strand board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Spalling' in masonry walls can occur due to what factor during a fire?

    <p>'Spalling' occurs due to brick or blocks absorbing more heat than mortar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Axially imposed compression forces' are essential for maintaining the strength of which structural elements?

    <p>Masonry walls made of brick or stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do masonry walls become 'unstable' after losing their wooden roof in a fire?

    <p>The loss of load from the roof weakens the wall's overall structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of beam is supported at only one end?

    <p>Cantilever beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of construction are open-webbed beams commonly used?

    <p>Truss construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a purlin in construction?

    <p>To support roof decking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of truss is commonly used for flat roofs or floors?

    <p>Parallel chord truss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes bowstring truss roofs dangerous for firefighters?

    <p>They are prone to sudden collapsing when exposed to fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a girder from a joist in construction?

    <p>Supported in three or more places vs. used to support floors or roof sheeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do parallel chord trusses differ from arched trusses?

    <p>Curved bottom chord vs. straight bottom chord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a lintel in construction?

    <p>&quot;Header&quot; over a garage door opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are firefighters cautious around arched roofs?

    <p>&quot;Bowstring&quot; trusses can collapse easily under fire exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Conventional construction' refers to structures primarily using which type of beams?

    <p>&quot;Solid wood or steel&quot; beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a simple arch roof different from other types of roof construction?

    <p>The beams are shaped like an arch resting on walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a simple beam in construction?

    <p>It is supported at only one end near its ends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of roof structure resembles a 3-D simple arch according to the text?

    <p>Lamella arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of connections in structural elements, what is typically the 'weak link' in structural failure during fires?

    <p>Connection point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a rigid connection from a pinned connection in structural elements?

    <p>Elements bonded together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connection uses gravity alone to hold the load in place?

    <p>Gravity connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for beams resting on exterior walls in building construction?

    <p>Wall-bearing buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is commonly used to repair sagging or cracking wooden rigid-arch trusses?

    <p>Steel tie rod</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a tie rod or steel wire bottom restraint in a tied arch structure?

    <p>To help keep the ends of the top beam in compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Older geometric domes are like a 3-D simple arch implies that ___________.

    <p><code>Trussed roofs have bottom chords unlike 3-D simple arches</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

    A series of post columns and beams used to hold up a building refers to which construction method?

    <p><code>Skeletal frame</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lamella arch roofs are not considered trussed roofs because __________.

    <p><code>They lack diagonal web members typical of trusses</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Embedded rebar in reinforced concrete, beaded welds, and adhesives are examples of what type of connections?

    <p><code>Rigid connections</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive characteristic of native wood when exposed to flame?

    <p>It takes on an alligator skin-like pattern and burns quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the shape of a steel column used for compression forces typically look when viewed from the end?

    <p>Square or circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does cold-drawn steel, like cables and lightweight fasteners, lose 55% of its strength?

    <p>800°F (427°C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a steel beam that is fixed at two ends when exposed to high temperatures?

    <p>It expands and deforms, potentially leading to collapse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does steel typically play in concrete construction due to concrete's properties?

    <p>Steel enhances the compressive strength of concrete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique characteristic makes engineered wood different from native wood when exposed to fire?

    <p>Engineered wood reacts differently under heat due to the glues used in its production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of strength does steel have that makes it suitable for girders, lintels, and columns?

    <p>Tensile, shear, and compressive strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific feature of concrete's curing process contributes to achieving strength?

    <p>A chemical reaction bonding the mixture into a solid mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to structural steel as temperatures rise in a fire scenario?

    <p>It loses strength and elongates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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