CHAPTER 6 Flashcards

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The radiant energy of a fire is proportional to the 4th power of the absolute temperature. Therefore a fire whose absolute temperature is double that of another fire would have ______ times the radiant energy of the 2nd fire

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16 times

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A battalion Chief operating at a fire involving a combustible metal roof deck where there is fire showing on top of the roof would be correct to initiate the tactic of

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Continuously applying water to the underside of the roof

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What are the signs of post tensioned concrete construction

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  • Protruding cables
  • Coils of tendons
  • Characteristic anchors
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