Building Collapse (Ch 3)

Question 1

5 Basic Bld Construction types: fire problems

Answer 1

Fire-Resistive: HVAC systems allow fire/smoke spread

Non-Comubustible: flat steel roof decks w/asphalt

Ordinary: fire spread through concealed spaces

Heavy Timber: fire load when fire not stopped

Wood-Frame: combustible exterior walls

Question 2

5 Basic Bld Construction types: collapse hazards

Answer 2

Fire-Resistive: spalling concrete causes ceilings to collapse, floors to explode upward

Non-combustible: roof cave-in

Ordinary construction: parapet wall

Heavy timber: radiated heat when fire attack fails

Wood-frame: cumbustible bearing wall of 2x4’s