Hazard Mitigation Field Book: Roadways

Hazard Mitigation Field Book: Roadways
Title:
Hazard Mitigation Field Book: Roadways
Format:
Spiral-bound
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$14.00
$7.00
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GPO Stock Number:
064-000-00052-7
ISBN:
9780160902031
Description

This FEMA roadway damage field guide helps local governments rapidly assess various flood-caused roadway hazards and identify the best hazard mitigation (HM) solution(s). Includes case studies and general design guidance to help prevent damage to and around roadways through engineering and construction practices. FEMA B-797. May 2010.

While primarily focusing on flood-related causes of damage, these mitigation measures in Hazard Mitigation Field Book (HMFB) for Roadways are intended to help local jurisdictions directly affected by catastrophic events and disasters in identifying mitigation options and solutions. However, these measures can be used at any time damage to a roadway occurs, and not just after a disaster.

In a handy spiral-bound format to carry into the field, the HMFB uses an easy-to-follow two-step selection process that includes:

  1. a Project Identification Diagram that helps the user in the field quickly identify: a) the cause of the damage (erosion and scour, inundation, debris blockage, b) the specific part of the infrastructure that was damaged, and c) the types of roadway damage,  and
  2. a Selection Matrix that introduces HM solutions for each type of damage with their principal considerations and respective weights, such as feasibility of and time required to implement the fix, design considerations (e.g., will an engineer or permit be required?), environmental impact and more.

By offering the user a quick selection tool, based on broad characteristics, the HMFB helps the user quickly reduce a wide array of technical solutions to a few practical options.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Purpose

Methodology

Step One − Project Identification Diagram

Step Two − Selection Matrix

Explanation of Selection Matrix − Factors and Weights

Case Studies

County Roads Endure After Mitigation Solutions Implemented

Highway Repairs are Designed to Avoid Damage

Saving Our Roads: Larger Culverts Help

Pond Culvert Upgrade

Mitigating County Road

General Design Guidance

General Design Guidance – Examples

General Design Guidance – References

Contributors List

Evaluation

Notes

Audience

This guide is intended for use by local governments to determine the best solutions for repairing damage.

Product Details

Availability Details:
In Stock
USA Price:
$7.00
International Price:
$9.80
Publisher:
Homeland Security Dept., Federal Emergency Management Agency
Key Phrases:
  • FEMA B 797
  • Hazards
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Highways and Roads
Weight:
0.3125
Quantity Price:
Discount
Cover:
Plastic
Unit of Issue (US):
1
Unit of Issue (Non-US):
1
Record Creation Date:
07/16/2012
Last Status Update:
01/12/2024
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