ch 6 test quiz Flashcards
What happens when moisture trapped in concrete is heated and expands, causing parts of the concrete to break away?
Spalling
What does steel do when heated?
Elongate
In a building fire, you observe warped steel structural members. What is the first and safest action to take?
Immediately clear the area
What is another term for gypsum board?
Sheetrock
Which is the most common application for an engineered wood product?
Applications where extra-long beams are required
Which is the term for the chemical change that occurs to wood when it is heated?
Pyrolysis
Which is a commonly used structural material in a Type I building?
Protected steel
Which type of construction is called ordinary construction?
III (3)
The structural components of a Type _____ building must be made of noncombustible materials.
II (2)
What is Type V (5) construction?
Wood Frame
Which term is a measure of whether a material will burn?
Combustibility
Which statement about structural steel is correct?
Structural steel is very strong under both tension and compression.
Which type of glass is most typically used in fire doors and windows?
Wired
Which is the term for building components consisting of individual pieces of wood glued together?
Engineered
Which is an indication of a solid (not veneer) brick wall?
Every seventh course of bricks is turned sideways
