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)