Articles about Fire

Characteristics of Steel – Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

Very strong in tension
Considerable compressive strength although box section is strongest
Tension and compression act on only top and bottom of ‘I’ section so holes can be drilled through to reduce weight and provide utility access
Speed of erection

Disadvantages

Time to site – slow
Cost
Loss of strength in fire although it can be protected by intumescent paint or foam
Corrosion
Skilled [...]

Written by Understood on December 16, 2009 – 3:41 pm | In the Materials section | The post also has the topics , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Chimney Pots – Observations, Usage and Manufacture

A number of features can be noticed by simly looking at chimney pots.
The addition of an extra pot on top of an existing one may show a change of fuel in the fire below. If a fire was formerly timber but it now a more modern fuel it will generate more heat and chemicals that, [...]

Written by Building Dave on November 25, 2009 – 1:53 am | In the Observations section | The post also has the topics , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)