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FEMA P-259 – Engineering Principles and Practices of Retofitting Floodprone Structures, Third Edition

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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 Cover
2 About the Cover
3 Title Page
5 Acknowledgments
7 Contents
14 List of Figures
25 List of Tables
27 List of Equations
31 FEMA259_Ch1.pdf
Chapter 1.
Introduction to Retrofitting
1.1 Goals and Intended Users
32 1.2 Organization of the Manual
34 1.3 Methods of Retrofitting
35 1.3.1 Elevation
36 1.3.1.1 Elevation on Solid Perimeter Foundation Walls
37 1.3.1.2 Elevation on Open Foundation Systems
41 1.3.2 Relocation
42 1.3.3 Dry Floodproofing
44 1.3.4 Wet Floodproofing
46 1.3.5 Floodwalls and Levees
49 1.4 Considerations When Retrofitting
1.5 Retrofitting Process
51 1.5.1 Other Retrofitting Guides
53 FEMA259_Ch2.pdf
Chapter 2.
Regulatory Requirements
54 2.1 National Flood Insurance Program
55 2.1.1 Flood Hazard Information
2.1.1.1 Flood Insurance Rate Maps
59 2.1.1.2 Flood Insurance Studies
61 2.1.2 Floodplain Management Regulations
62 2.1.3 Insurance Program
63 2.1.4 NFIP Flood-Prone Building Performance Requirements
64 2.2 Community Regulations and the Permitting Process
65 2.3 National Model Building Codes
66 2.4 Consensus Standards
69 FEMA259_Ch3.pdf
Chapter 3.
Parameters of Retrofitting
70 3.1 Determination of Homeowner Preferences
3.1.1 The Initial Homeowner Meeting
72 3.1.2 Initial Site Visit
73 3.1.3 Aesthetic Concerns
74 3.1.4 Economic Considerations
77 3.1.5 Risk Considerations
3.1.6 Accessibility for Individuals with Special Needs
78 3.2 Community Regulations and Permitting
3.2.1 Local Codes
3.2.2 Building Systems/Code Upgrades
79 3.2.3 Off-Site Flooding Impacts
3.3 Technical Parameters
81 3.3.1 Flooding Characteristics
82 3.3.1.1 Flood Depth and Elevation
83 3.3.1.2 Flood Flow Velocity
84 3.3.1.3 Flood Frequency
3.3.1.4 Rates of Rise and Fall
3.3.1.5 Flood Duration
3.3.1.6 Debris Impact
85 3.3.2 Site Characteristics
3.3.2.1 Site Location
3.3.2.2 Vulnerability to Erosion
86 3.3.2.3 Soil Type
87 3.3.3 Building Characteristics
88 3.3.3.1 Substructure
3.3.3.2 Superstructure
89 3.3.3.3 Support Services
3.3.3.4 Building Construction
3.3.3.5 Building Condition
93 3.4 Balancing Historic Preservation With Flood Protection
3.5 Multiple Hazards
94 3.5.1 Earthquake Forces
3.5.2 Wind Forces
95 FEMA259_Ch4.pdf
Chapter 4.
Determination of Hazards
4.1 Analysis of Flood-Related Hazards
97 4.1.1 Determining Flood Elevations
4.1.1.1 Riverine Areas
100 4.1.1.2 Coastal Areas
102 4.1.2 Flood Forces and Loads
4.1.2.1 Flood Depth and Floodproofing Design Depth
104 4.1.2.2 Hydrostatic Forces
105 4.1.2.3 Lateral Hydrostatic Forces
106 4.1.2.4 Saturated Soil Forces
107 4.1.2.5 Combined Saturated Soil and Water Forces
108 4.1.2.6 Vertical Hydrostatic Forces
110 4.1.2.7 Hydrodynamic Forces
114 4.1.2.8 High Velocity Hydrodynamic Forces
115 4.1.2.9 Impact Loads
118 4.1.2.10 Riverine Erosion
119 4.1.3 Site Drainage
124 4.1.4 Movable Bed Streams
4.1.5 Analysis of Non-Flood-Related Hazards
125 4.1.6 Wind Forces
129 4.1.7 Seismic Forces
130 4.1.8 Combining Forces
4.1.9 Protection of the Structure
131 4.1.10 Protection of Non-Structural Building Components and Building Contents
4.1.11 Land Subsidence
132 4.2 Geotechnical Considerations
134 4.2.1 Allowable Bearing Capacity
136 4.2.2 Scour Potential
142 4.2.2.1 Frost Zone Considerations
4.2.2.2 Permeability
144 4.2.2.3 Shrink-Swell Potential
145 FEMA259_Ch5.pdf
Chapter 5.
General Design Practices
147 5.1 Field Investigation
5.1.1 Local Building Requirements
5.1.2 Surveys
5.1.3 Structure Survey
148 5.1.4 Topographic Survey
149 5.1.5 Site Utilities Survey
150 5.1.6 Hazard Determinations
5.1.7 Documentation of Existing Building Systems
154 5.1.8 Homeowner Preferences
5.1.9 Homeowner Coordination
5.1.10 Maintenance Programs and Emergency Action Plans
155 5.2 Analysis of Existing Structure
5.2.1 Structural Reconnaissance
156 5.2.2 Footings and Foundation Systems
157 5.2.3 Bearing Capacity of Footings
159 5.2.4 Bearing Capacity of Foundation Walls
5.2.5 Lateral Loads
161 5.2.6 Vertical Loads
5.2.7 Dead Loads
163 5.2.8 Live Loads
164 5.2.9 Roof Snow Loads
5.2.10 Calculation of Vertical, Dead, Live, and Snow Loads
168 5.2.11 Capacity versus Loading
5.2.12 Load Combination Scenarios
169 5.2.13 Strength Design Method
171 5.2.14 Allowable Stress Method
173 FEMA259_Ch5D.pdf
Chapter 5D.
Dry Floodproofing
175 5D.1 Emergency Operations Plan
5D.2 Inspection and Maintenance Plan
5D.3 Sealants and Shields
181 5D.4 Field Investigation
182 5D.5 Confirm Structure is Designed to Accommodate Dry Floodproofing Measures
188 5D.6 Selection and Design of Sealant Systems
189 5D.6.1 Coatings
5D.6.2 Wrapped Systems
192 5D.6.3 Brick Veneer Systems
194 5D.7 Selection and Design of Shield Systems
5D.7.1 Plate Shields
197 5D.8 Construction Considerations for Sealants and Shields
5D.9 Drainage Collection Systems
200 5D.9.1 French Drains
5D.9.2 Exterior Underdrain Systems
201 5D.9.3 Interior Drain System
203 5D.9.4 Types of Sump Pumps
204 5D.9.5 Infiltration versus Inundation
205 5D.9.6 Coordination with Other Floodproofing Methods
5D.9.7 Field Investigation
207 5D.9.8 Design
211 5D.10 Backflow Valves
212 5D.10.1 Field Investigation
213 5D.10.2 Design
215 5D.11 Emergency Power
5D.11.1 Field Investigation
216 5D.11.2 Design
222 5D.11.3 Construction
5D.12 Non-Residential Construction
5D.12.1 Permanent Closure of Openings
223 5D.12.2 Watertight Core Areas
224 5D.12.3 Enhanced Flood Shields
5D.12.4 Moveable Floodwalls
226 5D.12.5 Pressure Relief Systems
227 FEMA259_Ch5E.pdf
Chapter 5E.
Elevation
228 5E.1 Types of Residential Structures that Can Be Elevated
5E.1.1 Houses Over a Crawlspace
234 5E.1.2 Houses Over Basements
237 5E.1.2.1 Design of Openings in Foundation Walls for Intentional Flooding of Enclosed Areas
Below the DFE
239 5E.1.3 Houses on Piers, Columns, or Piles
5E.1.4 Slab-on-Grade Houses
240 5E.1.4.1 Elevating a Slab-on-Grade Wood-Frame House
245 5E.1.4.2 Elevating a Slab-on-Grade Masonry House
5E.1.5 Heavy Building Materials/Complex Design
248 5E.2 Field Investigation Concerns
5E.2.1 Property Inspection and Existing Data Review
5E.2.2 Code Search
250 5E.3 Design
256 5E.4 Construction Considerations
5E.4.1 Slab-on-Grade House, Not Raising Slab with House
257 5E.4.2 Slab-on-Grade House, Raising Slab
5E.4.3 House Over Crawlspace/Basement
258 5E.4.4 House on Piers, Columns, or Piles
259 FEMA259_Ch5F.pdf
Chapter 5F. Floodwalls and Levees
260 5F.1 Floodwalls
5F.1.1 Types of Floodwalls
5F.1.1.1 Gravity Floodwall
262 5F.1.1.2 Cantilever Floodwall
264 5F.1.1.3 Buttressed Floodwall
265 5F.1.1.4 Counterfort Floodwall
266 5F.1.2 Field Investigation for Floodwalls
268 5F.1.3 Floodwall Design
5F.1.3.1 Floodwall Design (Selection and Sizing)
287 5F.1.3.2 Floodwall Design (Simplified Approach)
289 5F.1.4 Floodwall Appurtenances
5F.1.4.1 Floodwall Closures
297 5F.1.4.2 Drainage Systems
300 5F.1.5 Floodwall Seepage and Leakage
5F.1.5.1 Seepage Through the Floodwall
5F.1.5.2 Seepage Under the Floodwall
301 5F.1.5.3 Leakage Between the Floodwall and Residence
5F.1.6 Floodwall Architectural Details
305 5F.1.7 Floodwall Construction
306 5F.2 Levees
5F.2.1 Levee Field Investigation
307 5F.2.2 Levee Design
5F.2.2.1 Standard Levee Design Criteria
309 5F.2.2.2 Initial Levee Design Phases
5F.2.3 Levee Seepage Concerns
310 5F.2.3.1 Scouring/Levee Slope Protection
311 5F.2.3.2 Interior Levee Drainage
312 5F.2.3.3 Levee Maintenance
5F.2.3.4 Levee Cost
314 5F.2.4 Levee Construction
5F.2.4.1 Levee Soil Suitability
5F.2.4.2 Levee Compaction Requirements
5F.2.4.3 Levee Settlement Allowance
5F.2.4.4 Levee Borrow Area Restrictions
315 5F.2.4.5 Access Across Levee
317 FEMA259_Ch5R.pdf
Chapter 5R.
Relocation
318 5R.1 Step 1: Select the House Moving Contractor
320 5R.2 Step 2: Analyze the Existing Site and Structure
321 5R.3 Step 3: Select, Analyze, and Design the New Site
322 5R.4 Step 4: Prepare the Existing Site
5R.5 Step 5: Analyze and Prepare the Moving Route
323 5R.6 Step 6: Prepare the Structure
326 5R.7 Step 7: Prepare the New Site
327 5R.8 Step 8: Move the Structure
329 5R.9 Step 9: Restore the Old Site
331 FEMA259_Ch5W.pdf
Chapter 5W.
Wet Floodproofing
332 5W.1 Protection of the Structure
333 5W.1.1 Foundations
5W.1.2 Cavity Walls
334 5W.1.3 Solid Walls
5W.2 Use of Flood-Resistant Materials
335 5W.3 Building Operations and Maintenance Procedures and Emergency Preparedness Plans
5W.3.1 Flood Warning System
5W.3.2 Inspection and Maintenance Plan
5W.3.3 Emergency Operations Plan
336 5W.3.4 Protection of Utility Systems
337 5W.4 Elevation
5W.5 In-Place Protection
338 5W.6 Field Investigation
341 5W.7 Design Overview
5W.8 Electrical Systems
343 5W.9 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems
5W.10 Fuel Supply/Storage Systems
345 5W.11 Water Systems
5W.12 Sewer Systems
346 5W.13 Calculation of Buoyancy Forces
348 5W.14 Construction/Implementation
349 FEMA259_Ch6.pdf
Chapter 6.
Case Studies
6.1 Case Study #1: Residential Retrofit in Riverine Floodplain Using Elevation or Relocation
6.1.1 Description of Property
350 6.1.2 Structure Information
352 6.1.3 Retrofit Options Selection
357 6.1.4 Load Calculations
363 6.1.5 Supporting Documentation
371 6.1.6 Real World Examples
372 6.2 Case Study #2: Residential Retrofit in Coastal A Zone Using Elevation or Acquisition
6.2.1 Description of Property
6.2.2 Structure Information
374 6.2.3 Retrofit Options Selection
378 6.2.4 Load Calculations
381 6.2.5 Supporting Documentation
387 6.2.6 Real World Examples
388 6.3 Case Study #3: Residential Retrofit Outside of the Floodplain Using Dry or Wet Floodproofing
6.3.1 Description of Property
6.3.2 Structure Information
391 6.3.3 Retrofit Options Selection
394 6.3.4 Load Calculations
399 6.3.5 Supporting Documentation
405 6.3.6 Real World Examples
407 6.4 Case Study #4: Residential Retrofit Outside of the Floodplain Using Floodwalls or Levees
6.4.1 Description of Property
6.4.2 Structure Information
408 6.4.3 Retrofit Options Selection
412 6.4.4 Load Calculations
6.4.5 Drainage Requirements
414 6.4.6 Supporting Documentation
418 6.4.7 Real World Examples
421 FEMA259_Appendices.pdf
Appendix A.
Sources of FEMA Funding
A.1 Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage (ICC)
A.2 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs
424 A.2.1 Stage 1. Mitigation Planning
A.2.2 Stage 2. Program Funding
425 A.2.3 Stage 3. Application Development
426 A.2.4 Stage 4. Project Implementation
A.2.5 Stage 5. Project Closeout
427 A.3 Resources
A.4 References
429 FEMA259_App-B.pdf
Appendix B.
Understanding the FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Process
B.1 Risk
430 B.2 Benefits
431 B.3 Estimating Benefits
433 B.4 FEMA BCA Software
435 FEMA259_App-C.pdf
Appendix C. Sample Design Calculations
436 Elevation
463 Dry Floodproofing
465 Wet Floodproofing
466 Floodwalls and Levees
473 FEMA259_App-D.pdf
Appendix D.
Alluvial Fan Flooding
D.1 Alluvial Fan Flooding Basics
475 D.2 Alluvial Fan Flooding Hazards
476 D.3 Regulatory Framework and Building Code Issues for
Alluvial Fans
477 D.4 Design Considerations for Retrofitting in Alluvial Fan
Flooding Areas
478 D.4.1 Relocation
D.4.2 Elevation
D.4.3 Floodwalls and Levees
479 D.4.4 Building Reinforcement
D.4.5 Dry Floodproofing
D.4.6 Other Techniques
480 D.4.7 Relevant Equations for Computation
482 D.5 References
483 FEMA259_App-E.pdf
Appendix E. References
487 FEMA259_App-F.pdf
Appendix F.
Other Resources
Links to FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Funding Programs
Links to FEMA Building Science Publications and Resources
488 Building Codes and Standards
Links to Other Resources
Links to State and Regional Contacts
489 FEMA259_App-G.pdf
Appendix G.
Summary of NFIP Requirements and Best Practices
490 General Requirements
492 Elevation
493 Foundation
494 Enclosures Below Elevated Buildings
495 Utilities
496 Certification
497 Other
500 Notes
501 Acronyms
References
503 FEMA259_App-H.pdf
Appendix H.
Acronyms
A
B
C
504 D
F
G
505 H
I
K
506 L
M
N
P
507 R
S
T
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