3.5 - Fire Resistance
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Practice Questions
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What happens to timber when it is exposed to high temperatures?
💡 Hint: Think about what protecting something from heat means.
True or False: Larger timber sections have better fire resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider how thicker layers can protect more effectively.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does charring do to timber when exposed to fire?
💡 Hint: Consider how covering something helps.
True or False: All timber has the same fire resistance capabilities.
💡 Hint: Reflect on different types of wood you know.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a timber structure incorporating principles of fire resistance. Explain your choices regarding timber size and treatment.
💡 Hint: Think about how different sizes and treatments affect charring.
Analyze a historical case of fire in a timber building. How did the fire resistance of the timber influence the safety outcomes?
💡 Hint: Link your analysis to the concepts of fire resistance and safety in timber structures.
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