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Building Construction : Methods and Materials for the Fire Service

ISBN: 9780131172517 | 0131172514
Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 2/1/2007

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SummaryTable of Contents
Written by an author with extensive knowledge and experience in both the fire service and construction industries, this text emphasizes the impact that an understanding of the principles of building construction has on firefighting strategy. It explains building materials and processes that are involved in the construction of structures and provides students with the knowledge required to operate safely and effectively within residential or commercial buildings. Discussions of actual incidents experienced by the author and case studies containi... MORE
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Loads and Other Forces Introduction Dead and Live Loads Stress
Deformation Wind Load Snow
Load Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes
Forces School of Hard Knocks
Summary On Scene Chapter Review Questions Suggested Reading
Plans and Codes Introduction Building Codes
Code Development
International Building Code (IBC) and International
Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings (CABO)
Occupancy Classifications Fire
Resistance and Flame Spread Plans and Blueprints
Types of drawing plans
School of Hard Knocks
Summary On Scene Chapter Review Questions Suggested Reading
Building Materials: Stone, Masonry, Steel, Concrete, and Wood
Introduction Stone
Granite
Limestone
Sandstone
Marble Masonry
Clay Brick
Concrete Masonry Units
Mortar
Masonry and Safety
Strategies for Safety Steel
Iron Manufacturing
Steel Making Processes Concrete Construction History
Portland Cement
Mixing
Pouring or Placing
Finishing
Curing Wood School of Hard Knocks
Summary
On Scene Chapter Review Questions Suggested Reading
Building Components

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