Building construction
Chapter 1 fully solved &
updated (latest version ,
graded A+)
To EST a course of action at a fire, it is necessary to consider the interaction
between 3 factors: - answer 1. The building construction.
2. The contents of the building.
3. The occupancy of the building.
The term occupancy refers to: - answer How the building is used.
An understanding to building construction begins with: - answer The
materials used.
Most commonly used building materials are: - answer 1. Wood.
2. Engineered wood products.
3. Masonry.
4. Concrete.
5. Steel.
6. Aluminum.
7. Glass.
8. Gypsum board.
9. Plastics.
The key factors that affect the behavior of the most commonly used building
materials are: - answer 1. Combustibility.
2. Thermal conductivity.
, 3. Decrease in strength at elevated temperatures.
4. Thermal expansion when heated.
Steel will elongate at a rate of - answer 1 inch per 10 feet of length at a
temperature of 1000f
Masonry includes: - answer 1. Stone.
2. Concrete blocks.
3. Brick.
How is mortar created that is inbetween masonry? - answer By mixing sand,
lime, water, and Portland cement.
What is a concrete-masonry unit? - answer A preesembled wall section of
brick or concrete blocks that contain steel reinforcing rods.
What building material is used to create a fire wall? - answer Masonry
What construction material is often used to insulate other building materials
from fire? - answer Concrete.
Concrete is made from: - answer 1. Portland cement.
2. Sand.
3. Gravel.
What is spalling? - answer As steam expands, it creates internal pressure
that can cause sections of the concrete surface to break off/
What is the strongest building material in widespread use? - answer Steel
Chapter 1 fully solved &
updated (latest version ,
graded A+)
To EST a course of action at a fire, it is necessary to consider the interaction
between 3 factors: - answer 1. The building construction.
2. The contents of the building.
3. The occupancy of the building.
The term occupancy refers to: - answer How the building is used.
An understanding to building construction begins with: - answer The
materials used.
Most commonly used building materials are: - answer 1. Wood.
2. Engineered wood products.
3. Masonry.
4. Concrete.
5. Steel.
6. Aluminum.
7. Glass.
8. Gypsum board.
9. Plastics.
The key factors that affect the behavior of the most commonly used building
materials are: - answer 1. Combustibility.
2. Thermal conductivity.
, 3. Decrease in strength at elevated temperatures.
4. Thermal expansion when heated.
Steel will elongate at a rate of - answer 1 inch per 10 feet of length at a
temperature of 1000f
Masonry includes: - answer 1. Stone.
2. Concrete blocks.
3. Brick.
How is mortar created that is inbetween masonry? - answer By mixing sand,
lime, water, and Portland cement.
What is a concrete-masonry unit? - answer A preesembled wall section of
brick or concrete blocks that contain steel reinforcing rods.
What building material is used to create a fire wall? - answer Masonry
What construction material is often used to insulate other building materials
from fire? - answer Concrete.
Concrete is made from: - answer 1. Portland cement.
2. Sand.
3. Gravel.
What is spalling? - answer As steam expands, it creates internal pressure
that can cause sections of the concrete surface to break off/
What is the strongest building material in widespread use? - answer Steel
