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  • Guide to Dry Floodproofing of Structures

    Credits: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Dry floodproofing can be described as a combination of operations plans, adjustments, alterations, and/or additions to buildings that lower the potential for flood damage by reducing the frequency of floodwaters entering the structure. Dry floodproofing can have advantages over other flood protection options when space around the structure is limited.

    This course is intended for use by engineers, architects, contractors and planners. It is intended to provide knowledge that may be used to improve a structure’s resistance to flooding.

    This course is based on the FEMA publication, Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Homes, Chapter 5 Dry floodproofing and the case study from Chapter 6 of the same document on the Borges residence.

    Topics:

    • Better understand the principles of protecting a structure from flooding
    • Know emergency action plan
    • Be introduced to inspection and maintenance plan
    • Understand selection and design of sealant systems
    • Understand selection and design of shield systems
    • Understand construction considerations of sealant and shield systems
    • Understand drainage collection systems
    • Understand backflow valves
    • Understand emergency power
    • Understand the non-residential construction

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Structural, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description may require a basic knowledge of dry floodproofing procedures.
    Publication Source: US FEMA

    D. Allen Hughes, PE

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