Abstract: Floods continue to pose a significant threat to the property and safety of human populations in the United States. The economic impact from floods is estimated in the billions of dollars annually, and these losses are ...

Abstract: In an effort to counteract mounting flood losses, FEMA introduced the Community Rating System (CRS) in 1990 as a way to encourage local jurisdictions to exceed the National Flood Insurance Program’s minimum standard for ...

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Abstract: Record-breaking amounts of precipitation occurred in northern Utah during the period January 29 to February 2, 1963. The synoptic situation associated with this storm is discussed and some of the possible factors involved ...

Abstract: Although the 100-year floodplain is the traditional indicator of risk from flooding and a catalyst for mitigation decisions in the United States, increasing evidence indicates that this boundary is not sufficient in ...

Abstract: Thermal conductivity values of compressed boards made of ground Arachis hypogea husk and Vigna unguiculata husk as binder at different percentage compositions at a temperature of 303 K were investigated using steadystate ...

Abstract: The U.S. Pacific coastal states are at risk from both locally and distantly generated tsunamis. This vulnerability can be reduced by effective hazard management plans, but no studies have been conducted to determine how ...

Abstract: The efficiency of conventional heat exchangers is restricted by many factors, such as effectiveness of convective heat transfer and the cost of their operation. The current research deals with these issues by developing a ...

Abstract: Photocatalysis has been proposed as a synergistic addition to ultraviolet (UV) dosing systems to provide a form of advanced oxidation. The photocatalytic process, however, is significantly inhibited by dissolved organic ...