Risk-Based Analysis for Flood Damage Reduction Studies

Risk-Based Analysis for Flood Damage Reduction Studies PDF

Author: Robert H. Green

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Published: 1999-05-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780788178771

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Describes & provides procedures for risk & uncertainty for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) flood damage reduction studies. The guidance presented & procedures described in this manual apply to all ACE elements, major subordinate commands, labs, & field operating activities having civil works responsibilities. The procedures described herein lead to estimation of expected benefits of proposed flood damage reduction plans using risk & uncertainty analysis. Quantitative & qualitative methods of representing the likelihood & consequences of exceedance of the capacity of selected measures are also included. Illustrated.