Engineering principles and practices for retrofitting flood-prone residential structures.

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Edition:3rd ed.
Imprint:[Washington, D.C.] : Federal Emergency Management Agency, [2012]
Description:1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9105130
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Other authors / contributors:United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Notes:"January 2012."
Shipping list no.: 2012-0043-S.
"FEMA P-259."
"Catalog No: 11334-1"
Includes bibliographical references.
Also available online.
Summary:Synopsis: The third edition of this document is intended to further aid homeowners in selecting and successfully executing a flood retrofit on their home. Engineering design and economic guidance on what constitutes feasible and cost-effective retrofitting measures for flood-prone residential and non-residential structures are presented. Elevation, relocation, dry floodproofing, wet floodproofing, and the use of levees and floodwalls to mitigate flood hazards are discussed. This edition was updated to be more user-friendly and concise, the overall length of the publication has been shortened.
Other form:Online version: Engineering principles and practices for retrofitting flood-prone residential structures 3rd ed.
GPO item no.:0520-E-01
Govt.docs classification:HS 5.102:EN 3/2

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