Building Construction Methods and Materials for the Fire Service

Name: Building Construction Methods and Materials for the Fire Service
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ISBN: 9780131172517

ISBN-10: 0131172514

ISBN-13: 9780131172517

Edition: 2008

Authors: Michael L. Smith

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Author Mike Smith hasnbsp;extensive knowledge and experience in both the fire service and construction industries, thisnbsp;book 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 containing critical thinking questions give students a better understanding of what to expect in the field.

Book details

List price: $73.60
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/1/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English




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



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