Retrofitting floodprone residential buildings

This course is designed to provide engineering and economic guidance on what constitutes proper retrofitting techniques for flood-prone residential structures. The information presented in this course provides essential, nontechnical background knowledge about retrofitting. The retrofitting measures presented are creative and practical, comply with applicable floodplain regulations, and are satisfactory to homeowners. The course will focus on the concepts of floodproofing, regulatory framework, controlling parameters, design practices, benefit, cost, and technical feasibility analysis.