E279 - Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings
Course Description: This course is designed
to provide engineering and economic guidance on what constitutes proper
retrofitting techniques for flood-prone residential structures. The
course will focus on the concepts of floodproofing, regulatory framework,
controlling parameters, design practices, and benefit, cost, and technical
feasibility analysis. There is a case study design exercise and a written
examination.
Selection Criteria: The audience comprises
engineers and architects, and building code, floodplain management,
* hazard mitigation
* planning
* zoning and public works officials.
*This course is intended for those with engineering, architectural,
or building science knowledge.
Prerequisites:
Required:
None.
Recommended:
It is recommended that participants complete IS-279. Please see the
Independent Study curriculum in this catalog to order IS-279.
ACE Recommendation:
Credit Hours:
2 Semester Hours Level: UD Curricula: Civil Engineering, Emergency
Management, or Resource Economics
Course Length: 4 1/2 days
CEUs: 2.9
CECs: 12 (core)
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