Engineering and Economic Considerations in Formulating Nonstructural Plans.
Abstract
Acceptance and implementation of a broad classification of flood loss reduction actions, termed nonstructural, have produced a set of measures which vary significantly with respect to physical attributes and performance. The measures may be implemented on a site-specific or broad-scaled basis, be permanent or temporary in nature, and reduce existing or future flood losses. The analyst's understanding of the engineering and economic attributes of the measures plays a major role in formulating viable alternatives in feasibility investigations. These alternatives should include integrated sets of structural and nonstructural measures. Originator-supplied keywords include: Nonstructural measures, engineering and economic analyses, relocation, flood proofing, raising, regulation, flood-warning-emergency preparedness plans, expected annual damage, plan formulation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA150154
Entities
People
- M. W. Burnham