Building Construction : Methods and Materials for the Fire Service

by Smith, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780131172517
• ISBN10: 0131172514
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Author Mike Smith has 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 containing critical thinking questions give students a better understanding of what to expect in the field.

Table of Contents

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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