Building Construction for the Fire ServiceJones & Bartlett Learning, 2006 - 667 pages Protect against the life-threatening dangers of building collapse! Brannigan's book can save your life! Extensively updated, revised, and expanded, this 3rd edition text shows you how to recognize the signs of building collapse before it happens--so you can get out while there's still time. You'll be informed about critical topics such as: The toxic combustion products of vermin- and moisture-resistant treated wood The outcome of multi-million-dollar lawsuits involving some fire-retardant treated plywood The total collapse hazard to post-tensioned concrete buildings under construction The dynamics of the "stack effect", and more! Photographs and illustrations help you visualize key concepts, so you can spot dangers on the job. A "must" for fire fighters, engineers, and all those concerned with building collapse, this book gives you the facts you need to avoid construction hazards. Work smart... order today! |
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... Connections , 80 Failure of Connections , 81 / Tactical Considerations , 84 / Overhanging and Drop - In Beams , 85 / Spliced Beams , 85 Tactical Considerations , 86 A Note to the Reader , 86 / References , 86 / Additional Readings , 87 ...
... Connections , 80 Failure of Connections , 81 / Tactical Considerations , 84 / Overhanging and Drop - In Beams , 85 / Spliced Beams , 85 Tactical Considerations , 86 A Note to the Reader , 86 / References , 86 / Additional Readings , 87 ...
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... Connections , 173 / Beam to Girder Connections , 173 / Beam to Column Connections , 173 / Cast - Iron Columns , 174 / Tactical Considerations , 176 / Suspended Loads , 176 / Floors , 178 / Roofs , 180 / Tactical Considerations , 180 ...
... Connections , 173 / Beam to Girder Connections , 173 / Beam to Column Connections , 173 / Cast - Iron Columns , 174 / Tactical Considerations , 176 / Suspended Loads , 176 / Floors , 178 / Roofs , 180 / Tactical Considerations , 180 ...
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Contents
Initial Thoughts and Recommendations 1 | 12 |
Principles of Construction 9 | 12 |
Definitions of Loads 16 Dead Load 16 Added Dead | 23 |
Static and Repeated Loads 24 Wind Loads 25 Tactical | 29 |
The Characteristics of Materials 32 Tactical | 39 |
The Meanings of Combustible 40 Noncombustible | 45 |
Decrease in Load Carrying Capacity 61 Shapes | 63 |
Walls 67 Tactical Considerations 70 Cantilever Wall | 70 |
Steel Construction | 255 |
Insulated Metal Deck Roof Fire Problem 302 Fires | 308 |
Unprotected Steel in Wood and Ordinary Construction 314 | 314 |
Code Variances 319 Preplanning Your McCormick | 321 |
Concrete Construction | 325 |
Concrete Structural Elements 332 Columns 332 Tactical | 334 |
Concrete Floors 334 Tactical Considerations 337 Prestressed | 342 |
Hazards of PostTensioning 347 Collapse of Reinforced | 349 |
Arches 74 Tactical Considerations | 76 |
Failure of Connections 81 Tactical | 86 |
Post and Frame 94 Tactical Considerations 96 Deceptive | 104 |
Dangerous Treated Wood 112 Tactical Considerations | 113 |
Finger Joints 117 Chipboard 117 Tactical | 119 |
Wood Shingle Roofing 124 Tactical Considerations | 126 |
Advantages and Disadvantages 130 Use of Unprotected | 132 |
Making Wood Construction Safe 137 References 138 | 138 |
Characteristics of Ordinary Construction 149 Renovation | 152 |
Sand Lime Mortar 157 Wooden Beams 158 Poor Quality | 160 |
Unstable Walls 161 Holes in Walls 161 Steel Lintels 162 | 162 |
Braced Walls 162 Hanging Signs 163 Balconies 163 | 163 |
Carbon Monoxide 164 Masonry Walls 164 | 164 |
Plane of Weakness 164 Effect of Interior Structure on the Wall 165Appearances Are Deceiving 166 Steel Beams 166 | 166 |
Telephone Poles 167 Materials Soaked by Water 167 Effect of Fire Streams on Brick Walls 167 Tactical Considerations | 167 |
Interior Structural Stability 169 FireResistive Combustible Assemblies 169 Interior Support Systems 169 Deficiencies of Materials 170 Tactical Con... | 173 |
Beam to Girder Connections 173 Beam to Column Connections 173 CastIron Columns 174 Tactical Considerations 176 Suspended Loads 176 Flo... | 178 |
Roofs 180 Tactical Considerations 180 Fire Characteristics of Conventional Wood Roofs 180 Roof Hazards 181 Tactical Considerations 182 Tactica... | 184 |
Void Spaces 184 Tactical Considerations 184 Interior Sheathing 185 Light Smoke Showing 185 Tactical Considerations 186 Ceiling Spaces 186 J... | 189 |
Tactical Considerations 189 Combustible Gases 189 Tactical Considerations 190 Large Voids 190 Tactical Considerations 192 Fire Extension 192 ... | 194 |
Masonry Bearing Walls as Fire Barriers 195 Fire Doors 195 Tactical Considerations 195 Tactical Considerations 196 Protection from Exposures 19... | 199 |
Risk Analysis 200 Tactical Considerations 201 Fireground Safety | 203 |
Mill Construction 204 Conversions Modifications Preservation 205 Code Classified Heavy Timber Construction 206 Tactical Considerations | 206 |
Case Studies for Ordinary Construction and Heavy Timber | 207 |
Ordinary Construction 208 Heavy Timber Structures | 211 |
References | 213 |
Garden Apartments and Other Protected Structures | 215 |
Fire Department Problems 221 Parking 221 Building | 222 |
Penetrations 228 Protected Combustible Is Not Fire | 231 |
Serving the Citizens 237 Case Studies 237 Tactical | 240 |
Protection of Tendons 355 Tactical Considerations 355A | 358 |
Fire Problems in Finished Buildings 359 Fire | 367 |
Precast Concrete 372 Tilt Slab Hazards 373 Bridges 373 | 373 |
Fire Growth | 381 |
Industry Opposition 388 Void Spaces 389 Tactical | 389 |
Rattan 394 Wood 394 Plywood 395 Tactical | 398 |
Residential Fire Tests 404 Films Available 404 Tactical | 406 |
Caution About ASTM E84 412 Fire Rated 413 The Radiant | 414 |
Smoke Movement 429 Containment | 437 |
Case Studies 447 References | 448 |
Parking Garages 469 A Unique Design 470 Tactical | 470 |
Occupancy 475 Accommodation or Access | 476 |
Smoke Movement in HighRise Buildings 479 Thermal | 483 |
Smoke Removal Systems 487 Tactical Considerations | 489 |
Installation of Special Equipment 492 Fire Load and Flame | 496 |
Automatic Sprinklers 501 For You to Do 502 Tactical | 504 |
Trusses | 517 |
Considerations | 532 |
Automatic Sprinklers | 565 |
Fire Service Misconceptions 578 Fire Department | 585 |
Outside the Building 587 Inside the Building 589 Sprinkler | 597 |
Rack Storage | 605 |
Some Major Losses 611 The Problem | 611 |
Management Attitude 616 Attitudes of Public | 618 |
Warehouse Loss Examples 625 Preplanning 626 Tactical | 627 |
Protecting the Department and the City Treasury 633 | 633 |
Last Minute Updates | 637 |
Addresses of References | 645 |
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