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1
Q

Insulation has a fire resistant rating of that varies between how many hours?

A

1-4 hours

2
Q

Gyptian includes approximately how much percent intraped water?

A

20 percent

3
Q

Jipson can be used as an insulating material either in the form of flat board or a?

A

Plaster

4
Q

Commonly use method of protecting a steel floor our roof assembly is?

A

Membrane ceiling

5
Q

A property of a given column is known as its?

A

Slenderness ratio

6
Q

The higher the numerical value of the slenderness ratio the more likely?

A

The more likely buckling will occur

7
Q

The primary purpose of a_____is to strengthen the connection, and increased still mass at the connection, decreasing the possibility of failure.

A

Gusset plate