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Important in Construction

There are 5 types of building construction classified based on their fire resistance. Type I (IA and IB) uses noncombustible materials like concrete and steel making them the most fire resistant. Type II (IIA and IIB) are similar but with less fire resistance allowing some combustible materials. Type III, called ordinary construction, uses brick walls with combustible wooden floors and framing, making them more prone to fire spread. Type IV, heavy timber, uses large solid wood beams and planks providing good fire resistance. Type V, wood frame, is the most combustible allowing combustible materials on both the exterior and interior walls and structural elements.

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Important in Construction

There are 5 types of building construction classified based on their fire resistance. Type I (IA and IB) uses noncombustible materials like concrete and steel making them the most fire resistant. Type II (IIA and IIB) are similar but with less fire resistance allowing some combustible materials. Type III, called ordinary construction, uses brick walls with combustible wooden floors and framing, making them more prone to fire spread. Type IV, heavy timber, uses large solid wood beams and planks providing good fire resistance. Type V, wood frame, is the most combustible allowing combustible materials on both the exterior and interior walls and structural elements.

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IMPORTANT IN CONSTRUCTION

 QUALITY
 COST
 TIME

FIRE- RESISTIVE TYPE I (IA AND IB)

-noncombustible materials or fire resistive materials; walls, partitions, comluns, floos, ceiling

-made up of poured concrete, protective steel

-prevent fire from spreading

NONCOMBUSTIBLE TYPE II (IIA AND IIB)

-similar to type I but not exactly

-less fire resistance

-metal floor, metal roof w/ masonry or tilt-slab walls

-least stable in terms of collapse when exposed to fire

ORDINARY TYPE III

-also called brick-and-joist structures

-brick or block walss w/ wooden roof or floors

-not protected against fire

-frame, floors, ceiling are combustible/ wood

-prone to fire

HEAVY TIMBER TYE IV

-noncombustible exterior walls and interior elements

-made out of solid or laminated wood


-wood columns, beams and girders must be at least 8 inches thick

-heavy planks for floor and roofs must be atleast 6 inches thick

-hold up well against fire

WOOD-FRAMED TYPE V

-most combustible out of all types

-only construction that allow combustible exterior walls

-also allows combustible interior (structural frames, walls, floors, roofs)

-found in common homes

-will burn within 2 minutes

PLANNING

CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS

SITE ANALYSIS + LOCAL BUILDING CODE + PRELIMINARY STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS\

DISCUSSION 1

 ADVANTAGES/ DISADVANTAGES
 PICTURES
 EXPLANATIONS

CLASSWORK (TILL 6:30 PM)

 PICTURES
 DEFINITION
 USES

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