Guide to Dry Floodproofing of Structures

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

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