Ch 5

Question 1

__________construction is the least stable of all construction in terms of susceptibility to collapse. P143

Answer 1

Noncombustible

Question 2

Non-combustible construction is the least stable of all construction types in terms of susceptibility to collapse. This is primarily because _______is a principle, construction material, supporting the roof, as well as the roof itself. P143

Answer 2

unprotected steel

Question 3

Steel is a poor performer in fire. Especially in_______, unprotected, steel lentils will often span the area above show windows and support freestanding parapet walls. P143

Answer 3

strip malls