Structural Collaspse Flashcards
1
Q
Cantilever
A
Formed when one end of the floor or the roof are hanging because one or more walls have failed
2
Q
Lean to collaspse
A
When the supporting walls fails or floor joist breaks
3
Q
Pancake collaspse
A
When the bearing wall or columns completely fails to the bottom
4
Q
Secondary collapse
A
After the first collapse
5
Q
V type collapse
A
Form when heavy loads cause floor or roof to collapse near the center resulting to 2 void space along the outer wall
6
Q
How far should units stage
A
500ft
7
Q
Other units staging
A
1500ft
8
Q
Truck company duties include
A
Level 3
Establish a collapse zone 1 1/2 times the height of the structure
Eliminate vibrations 500ft
