Download or read book Preliminary Study of the 1991 Oakland Hills Fire and Its Relevance to Wood frame Multi family Building Construction written by Kenneth D. Steckler and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to establish the relevance, if any, of the Oakland hills wildland and suburban fire that occurred on October 20, 1991, to the design of multi-family wood-frame housing in the United States (U.S.) and Japan. A group of fire scientists and experts in building practices from both countries studied the fire through inspections of the site and meetings with local fire and building officials. The high wind speed, proximity of flammable vegetation to structures, and the flammability of exterior construction materials were factors in the spread of the fire. The use of wood framing members in the construction of multi-family housing did not influence significantly the rate of spread or extent of the fire. The severity and duration of the exposure, from fires ignited both outside and inside of buildings, resulted in total destruction of most structures within the fire area, regardless of the type of construction.
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Download or read book Government Reports Annual Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sections 1-2. Keyword Index.--Section 3. Personal author index.--Section 4. Corporate author index.-- Section 5. Contract/grant number index, NTIS order/report number index 1-E.--Section 6. NTIS order/report number index F-Z.
Download or read book Hazard Mitigation Report for the East Bay Fire in the Oakland Berkeley Hills written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Region IX. and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brannigan s Building Construction for the Fire Service includes Navigate Advantage Access written by Glenn P. Corbett and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1971, Francis L. Brannigan created Building Construction for the Fire Service, a groundbreaking resource offering the most comprehensive knowledge of building construction available to fire fighters. With his dedication to fire fighter safety and saving lives, the legacy of Frank Brannigan continues with the sixth edition of Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service. The Sixth Edition meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate’s Core-Level course called Building Construction for Fire Protection (C0275). Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Sixth Edition is an integral resource for fire officers, instructors, those studying for promotion, individuals taking civil service examinations, fire science students, and both current and prospective fire fighters. It is part of an integrated teaching and learning system that combines dynamic features and content to support instructors and to help prepare students for their career in firefighting. This new edition features: Chapter 7 Non-Fire Building Systems (new) describes several categories of non-fire systems in buildings, including electrical systems, plumbing systems, conveyances, refrigeration systems, and Ventilation (HVAC) systems, in addition to the hazards the systems pose for fire fighters. New or expanded content on: Aluminum-clad polyethylene panels Scaffolding Cranes and their use Modular construction using stacked shipping containers Light-weight wood-frame construction Fire escapes and stair design Cross-laminated timber and heavy timber construction Methods of protecting steel against fire New “green” materials and methods such as hempcrete and biofilters Structural wall framing systems with insulated studs Air-supported structures for sporting events Massive single-structure lightweight wood frame apartment buildings Firefighting recommendations in lightweight wood frame residential buildings Building construction and its relationship to flow path Historical perspective on fire resistance testing and its shortcomings Roofing material tests Safety issues of post-fire investigation of significantly damaged/collapsed buildings Scenario-Based Learning. Case Studies are found at the beginning and end of each chapter to encourage and foster critical-thinking skills. Tactical Considerations. This feature offers suggestions for firefighting, safety concerns, and related additional material for application on the fireground. Wrap-Up. Chapter Summaries, Key Terms, Challenging Questions, and Suggesting Readings promote comprehension and mastery of course objectives and outcomes.
Download or read book Final Report Phase I written by Oakland Hills Fire Documentation Project and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Failure Point written by Howard Hill and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes building construction features and how to recognize collapse dangers for all types of buildings and construction methods. Includes : key elements that warn of imminent fire-induced collapse; how to prevent injuries to operating personnel; adapting risk/benefit techniques to manage firefighting personnel on the fireground; how building codes affect fire-induced building collapses.
Download or read book Fire and Sound Control in Wood frame Multi family Buildings written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide shows how to control the spread of fire and the transmission of sound between dwelling units in wood-frame, multi-family buildings. It focuses on the design and construction of the interior walls and floors that separate one dwelling unit from another. It highlights the results of research performed by the National Research Council of Canada for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and others, and uses it as a basis for the best practices that can be applied to design and construction.
Download or read book San Francisco Houses written by Peter Lloyd and published by Batsford. This book was released on 1997 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New architect-designed houses built in the Oakland Hills area after the devastating fire of 1991.
