Building Construction for the Fire Service / Edition 3

by Francis L. Brannigan

Overview

Protect against the life-threatening dangers of building collapse!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 woodThe outcome of multi-million-dollar lawsuits involving some fire-retardant treated plywoodThe total collapse hazard to post-tensioned concrete buildings under constructionThe dynamics of the "stack effect"... and more!Photographs and illustrations help you visualize key concepts, so you can spot dangers on the job.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763748852
Publisher:	Jones & Barlett Learning
Publication date:	01/01/1992
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	667
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.50(d)

Table of Contents

Initial Thoughts and Recommendations. Principles of Construction. Wood Construction. Ordinary Construction. Garden Apartments and Other Protected Structures. Principles of Fire Resistance. Steel Construction. Concrete Construction. Fire Growth. Smoke and Fire Containment. High-Rise Construction. Trusses. Automatic Sprinklers. Rack Storage. Last Minute Updates. Addresses and References. Index.