Introduction to Flood Proofing: An Outline of Principles and Methods

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Abstract:

Flood proofing is a body of techniques for preventing flood damage to the structure and contents of buildings in a flood hazard area. This publication on structural flood proofing is intended to acquaint public officials, building owners and professionals with the essential principles and to outline and illustrate a number of simple but effective measures for reducing flood damage.

Author(s):
Sheaffer, John R. ; Bauer, William J. ; Gold, Phillip ; Hackett, James E. ; Lewis, Richard ; Miller, Albert ; Rowley, John
Author Organization(s):
CHICAGO UNIV IL CENTER FOR URBAN STUDIES
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0663058
Pagination:
0063

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
OCE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*SAFETY, BUILDINGS, CIVIL ENGINEERING, FLOODS, HOUSING(DWELLINGS), MOISTUREPROOFING, SHIELDING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering, Safety Engineering
Report Date:
1967 Apr 01