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3.3 - Fire Resistance

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Question 1 Easy

What is fire resistance in materials?

💡 Hint: Think about materials that react to heat.

Question 2 Easy

Is concrete combustible?

💡 Hint: Consider if it will catch fire.

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Question 1

What is the maximum temperature concrete can withstand?

500°C
800°C
1000°C

💡 Hint: Think of extreme heat conditions.

Question 2

Is concrete combustible?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider if the material will burn.

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Challenge 1 Hard

How would you design a fire-safe building considering the materials used? Discuss how you would integrate concrete and the benefits it offers.

💡 Hint: Consider zoning and layout for safety.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a recent structural failure due to fire. What material failures were involved, and how might concrete have altered the outcome?

💡 Hint: Look at case studies on material performance.

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