Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Building Construction > Ch. 2 > Flashcards

Ch. 2 Flashcards

(84 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What factors influence fire behavior

A

B C
O C
F L
F R

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What classifies structures by material used

A

Building code

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Type 1

A

Fire resistant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Type 2

A

Protected/Non combustible

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Type 3

A

Exterior protected

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Type 4

A

Heavy timber

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Type 5

A

Wood frame

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What helps determine structure collapse and occupant safety

A

Building classifications

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which type of construction has the highest requirement for resistance

A

Type 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What type of construction does NOT have subclassifactions

A

Type 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What NFPA details requirements for classification

A

220

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does 1st digit of code mean

A

Exterior Walls

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does 2nd digit of code mean

A

Columns

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What does 3rd digit mean

A

Floors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What classification has non combustible and fire resistant structural components

A

Type 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What slows the spread of fire through a building

A

Compartmentation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What type of structure is less likely to collapse

A

Type 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is the time for walls, columns and beams

A

2-4 hrs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is the fire resistant time for floors

A

2-3 hrs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is the fire resistant time for roof deck

A

1-2 hrs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is the fire resistant time for stairwells

A

1-2 hrs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What type is most commonly constructed with steel frame

A

Type 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What contributes to most of the fuel in type 1

A

Contents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is a good non combustible material with insulation properties

A

Concrete

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
What can fail under an explosion or long fire
Reinforced concrete
26
What type of construction allows glass, block or aluminum
Type 2
27
When can the fire resistance for a roof be omitted
When the roof is 20 or more from the floor
28
If the roof is 20 feet or more what classification can it be inspected as
Type 1
29
What types requires fire resistance of 1 hr
2A | 5
30
What type is similar to type 1 but with lower requirement for fire resistance
2A
31
What type has unprotected structural components
2B
32
What is the most common characteristic of unprotected, noncombustable construction
Unprotected steel
33
What are the factors that unprotected members will fail
C H S S I F
34
What type is commonly referred as ordinary construction
Type 3
35
Which type is commonly constructed with exterior walls of masonry
Type 3
36
What size does type 3 use for floor joist
2x10
37
Consealed spaces in type 3 must contain
Fire stops
38
Type 4 construction is known as
Mill
39
What is made out of wood in type 4
B C F R
40
In type 4, what is not permitted between structural components
Concealed spaces
41
What construction does not include A and B subdivisions
Type 4
42
What designation is used instead in type 4
2HH
43
What are the minimum dimensions for floors in type 4
6x10
44
What is heavy timber primarily used for
Aesthetics
45
Which construction allows all structural members to be combustible
Type 5
46
How long is the fire resistance in type 5
1 hr
47
What is the fundamental problem with type 5
C V
48
How are wood frame buildings most often constructed
Light frame
49
What is a 15 story apartment building type
1A
50
What is an 11 story or less apartment type
1B
51
What affects the rate of egress in an emergency
Crow density
52
What is the range of hours for fire separation
1-4hrs
53
What is a critical factor when determining fire safety requirements of a space
Fuel load
54
What is the total quantity of combustible material in a compartment
Fuel load
55
What is the most commonly used test for combustibility *****
136
56
What is the temp of the vertical test tube
720C
57
What are the properties of fire resistance
``` C T C C C D D ```
58
How is fire load expressed
Pounds per square ft
59
How is fire resistance rating expressed
Time
60
Where is the most common place to test fire resistance
Lab
61
What is the standard test used for determining fire resistance
119
62
ASTM E 119 is also known as
NFPA 251
63
Where was the earliest know fire tests on buildings
Germany
64
Where were the first fire tests on building in the US
Denver
65
What are the 2 classifications for fire resistance on STRUCTURE systems
Bearing | Non bearing
66
Where are fire resistance rating established
Lab tests
67
What is ASTM 1529
Hydrocarbon
68
What test is universally accepted by building codes
119
69
What does 119 evaluate
S L to act as | F B
70
What does UL 2079 test
Joint systems
71
How often does UL publish fire resistance directory
Annually
72
What is the most commonly used fire temp test
NFPA 251
73
How is the fire resistance of building components most commonly tested
Lab testing
74
What type of construction allows unprotected steel to support combustible members
3B
75
Where are concealed spaces created in type 3 construction
Floor | Ceiling
76
What years were the fire test in Germany
1884-86
77
What year was the 1st fire test in the US
1890
78
What year was the fire tests in NY
1896
79
What indicates the ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load bearing under fire conditions
Fire resistance
80
What is the most common steel used in test data
A7 | A36
81
What steel would produce inaccurate results
A242
82
UL 2079
Joint systems
83
What are 1 and 2 family dwellings not more than 3 stories high listed as in the IBC
R
84
What can create serious problems when the safety features required are not fully implemented
Change of occupancy

Building Construction (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions