Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 42, Problem 42.5Q
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The reason for preferring heavy timber for construction than steel in area of high fire risk.
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