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Coastal Construction Manual: Prin. Practices of Planning, Siting, Design., Construct., Maintaining Residential Bldgs. in Coastal Areas: Vols. I , 2 3
Coastal Construction Manual Prin Practices of Planning Siting Design Construct Maintaining Residential Bldgs in Coastal Areas Vols I 2 3 Author:Christopher Jones This manual will help individuals, communities, states, & others create sustainable, disaster-resistant communities. Describes the best practices in hazard identification, planning, siting, design, & construction that can be used in coastal residential construction. Coastal areas offer significant natural resources & continue to draw an increasi... more »ng population for recreation, working, & living. These areas can also pose significant natural hazards from winds, flooding, earthquakes, & tsunamis. This manual describes the best practices in residential construction in coastal areas that can be used to help create sustainable & livable coastal communities. Illustrated Chapters of Vol. II: determining site-specific loads; designing the building; constructing the building; & maintaining the building. Appendices in Vol. III includes: glossary, state coastal zone mgmt. agencies, dune walkover guidance, swimming pool design guidance, material durability in coastal environments, & more. Detailed illustrations.« less