Building Construction: Methods & Materials 2/e
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Michael Smith
This text emphasizes the impact that an understanding of the principles of building construction has on firefighting strategy.
Written by an author with extensive knowledge and experience in both the fire service and construction industries, 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.
Along with key terms and review questions, a multitude of new features are also incorporated, including “Building Green”, which addresses the impact that “going green” has had in the building industry, as well as “Firehouse Discussion” which examines the role that a building can have on the outcome of an incident.
BB8352
Information to assist Incident Commanders in formulating strategies and tactics–to combat fires or other incidents while keeping their forces safer.
- Detailed descriptions of critical building materials.
- Examination of collapse indicators of fire resistive, Type I and noncombustible, Type II construction.
- Collapse potentials for Types III, IV, and V are also discussed.
- Size-up from a perspective of potential structural failure and collapse.
- New aspects of command of structural collapse.
