BC Flashcards
(29 cards)
_____ is Systematic and includes many factors including life safety, engineering, and administrative controls to protect community resources.
Fire loss management
Synthetic chemical used in the manufacture of plastics in single ply membrane roofs
Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc)
Mortar is available in 5 basic types with compressive strengths ranging from ____ to _____ psi
75-2500
Load Bearing masonry walls may be constructed to a height of ten stories or more with a wall thickness of only 12 inches when using ______
Reinforced masonry
The applied fire proofing can vary from ____-____ to produce a fire resistive rating of 1 to 4 hours
7/8” to 1-7/8”
Steel arches can be designed as either ________ arches or ________ arches
Girder arches or trussed arches
A _______ arch is constructed as a solid arch that may be built up from angles and webs with a cross section similar to that if a beam.
Girder arch
The allowable compressive strength parallel to the grain varies from ___-___ for commercially available grades and species of framing lumber.
325-1700
The flat slab concrete frame is a simple system that consists of a concrete slab with concrete columns for support. The slab of concrete ranges in thickness from____inches
6-12
Wood rafters vary in size from ____ inches to ____ inches. They can be spaced from ____ inches apart depending on the span and design load.
2x4-2x14
12-24
Standard method of tests of fire endurance of building construction and materials.
ASTM E-119, NFPA 251
The NFPA ___ standard time temperature test is the most commonly used method of satisfying building code requirements for structural fire resistance.
251
The heat of combustion is measured in___ per pound or ___ per gram.
BTU
Kilojoules
Heavy timber trusses Hughes members up to __ or __ inches
8 or 10
More durable mineral fiber products with densities greater than ___ can endure conditions of limited weather exposure and higher humidity such as might exist in parking facilities.
20 lb/ft^3
Like the open web steel joists, the light gauge steel joists can be used to support metal decks or wood panel flooring systems. The steel joists are produced with depths of __-__ inches and can be spaced to __-__ inches apart depending on the spans and the load to be supported.
6-12
16-48
Corrugated steel decking ranges from 29 gauge thinnest to 12 gauge thickest. The overall depth varies from __-__ inches.
3/4 - 2 inches.
_______ are typically located on the exterior perimeter of the building and are entered through ventilated vestibules or open exterior balconies.
Smokeproof stair enclosures
_______ protect the stairway enclosure and provide a means of smoke ventilation before the smoke enters the stair enclosure.
Passive smokeproof enclosure
In cases where power utility companies do not allow sprinkler protection for their equipment, the utilities may permit ___
Carbon dioxide detection systems.
Fire door classes
A B C D E
Walls 2 1 Severe Light
Fire doors with ratings of ____ hours can have glass panels up to ___ sq inches in area per door.
1-3
100
_______ are a system of upright posts mounted to wedge shaped concrete piers that transfer the weight of the structure to the ground.
Post and pier foundations
Concrete and masonry secured with mortar are the materials most commonly used for ___
Foundation walls
