Question: Problem 4 - Fire analysis of light framed assemblies A wood - stud framed wall assembly is made of 2 x 4 (

Problem 4- Fire analysis of light framed assemblies
A wood-stud framed wall assembly is made of 2" x 4"(38mm89mm studs at 16"(406
mm) on centre. The assembly is protected with one layer of 58"(15.9mm) Type X gypsum
board on one side and another layer of 12"(12.7mm) Type X gypsum board on the second
side. Determine the fire resistance rating, under standard fire exposure, of the wall assembly:
(a) If the cavity is filled with glass fiber insulation
(b) If the cavity is filled with rock wool insulation
(c) If the cavity is left unfilled.
Problem 4 - Fire analysis of light framed

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