Chapter 8: Masonry And Ordinary Construction

Question 1

Non-fire rated masonry may have little fire resistance and may_____and crumble when exposed to fire or extensive weathering.

Answer 1

Spall

Question 2

Ordinary construction is also known as?

Answer 2

Masonry, wood joisted construction

Question 3

Depending on the type of interior construction buildings with____exterior walls can also be type one or type two construction.

Answer 3

Masonry

Question 4

What is it referred to as when bricks are laid side-by-side in horizontal layer?

Answer 4

course

Question 5

First responders must always be on the alert for early Collapse involving any?

Answer 5

Trusses

Question 6

The end of a wood joist or beam will be cut at a slight angle. This angle is known as a?

Answer 6

Fire cut

Question 7

The purpose of a fire cut is?

Answer 7

To allow the beam to fall away freely from a wall in case of structural collapse.

Question 8

Appear up it is an extension of a masonry or steel wall that projects above the roof how many feet?

Answer 8

1 foot or more

Question 9

I masonry building is sometimes provided with a decorative false front known as?

Answer 9

A facade

Question 10

Collapse of masonry walls often occur when?

Answer 10

Interior wood framing fails