15 Questions
What material is typically used in Type V construction to connect engineered structural members?
Industrial glues
What feature distinguishes the wood truss system used in Type V construction from solid floor joists?
Creation of a large open void
Under fire conditions, why do plywood I-beams in Type V construction burn more rapidly than solid lumber?
Thin plywood composition
Which type of construction includes exterior insulation to provide increased insulation?
Type V construction
What characteristic of Type V construction makes it more prone to rapid fire development on the exterior of the structure?
Integration of exterior insulation
What is a distinguishing feature of Type II construction compared to Type I construction?
Has metal cladding or concrete-block wall construction
What makes Type III construction more prone to collapse than Type I construction?
Lower fire-resistance ratings in Type III
Which construction type requires that exterior walls and structural members be made of noncombustible or limited combustible materials?
Type III
What is a common feature of both Type III and Type V construction?
Prefabricated wood truss systems may be found in both types
What is a significant difference between Type II and Type IV construction?
Type II has unprotected open web joists supporting roof decks
Which type of construction is characterized by exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of wood?
Type V
In Type IV buildings, the high concentration of wood contributes to:
Enhancing the intensity of a fire
Which type of construction may have a veneer of stucco, brick, or stone that offers little additional fire protection or structural support?
Type V
Which framing materials are typically used in Type V construction?
Wood 2 x 4 or 2 x 6-inch studs
How does vinyl siding in Type V construction affect the structural fire load?
It adds petroleum-based fuel to the structural fire load
Learn about the differences between Type I and Type II building construction in terms of materials used, fire-resistance ratings, and structural integrity. Understand how Type II buildings are more susceptible to collapse due to their lighter-weight materials and lower fire-resistance ratings.
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