1.
You are a captain assigned to an engine company that is in the process of completing a preplan for an old textile mill that is currently being converted into a new apartment building. The building is four stories high. As you and your crew take a walk through of the building, what concerns do you have for this occupancy conversion? What specific concerns do you have in relation to the construction type and what is the likelihood of building collapse in the event of a fire at this occupancy?
2.
Heavy timber and mill construction may not seem as common as ordinary construction in today’s building industry. Compare the advantages and disadvantages that heavy timber construction has in withstanding loads and stresses in comparison to ordinary construction types.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
3.
Compare and discuss the differences between mill construction and heavy timber construction.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations
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