IFSTA Chapter 16 Test Exam Questions And
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Which type of building material is affected by size and moisture content during fire conditions?
- Answer✔Wood
How does the size of a wooden structural member affect how it reacts to fire? - Answer✔Heavy
timbers remain strong even after exposure to direct flame.
How does heat affect masonry? - Answer✔Stones and concrete may experience spalling when
they are heated.
Cast iron may crack or shatter when it is: - Answer✔rapidly cooled with water.
When heated, steel structural members tend to: - Answer✔elongate and push walls outward
Which factor is likely to affect the speed with which a steel structural member fails under fire
conditions? - Answer✔Size
How does reinforced concrete react to exposure to fire? - Answer✔It preforms well, but can
lose strength through spalling.
Which type of building material is used to protect other materials because its moisture content
gives it excellent heat resistance? - Answer✔Gypsum wallboard
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