How Long to Read Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures

By Barry Leonard

How Long Does it Take to Read Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures by Barry Leonard

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Improvements in construction practices and reg's. have made new homes less prone to flood damage. But, a significant number of existing homes continue to be susceptible to repetitive flood losses. However, there are numerous examples that illustrate practical and cost-effective methods for reducing or eliminating the risk of a house being flooded again. This report explains methods for retrofitting a house to protect against floods. Chapters: intro. to retrofitting (RF); consid. for RF; elevation; relocation; levees; floodwalls; closures; sealants; protection of utilities; choosing a method; a guide to selecting architectural/engineering services and contractors; the Nat. Flood Insur. Prog.; forces: hydrostatic loads, hydrodynamic loads, impact loads, and wind loads. Photos.

How long is Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures?

Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures by Barry Leonard is 265 pages long, and a total of 67,575 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 9 minutes to read Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures aloud.

What Reading Level is Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures?

Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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