Weegy: A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. User: Allowable bearing pressure is not important in shallow foundation design Weegy: Allowable bearing pressure is not important in shallow foundation design. FALSE. User: Non flood related hazards need to be evaluated as part of the determination of hazards Weegy: Non-flood related hazards need to be evaluated as part of the determination of hazards. TRUE. User: Elevation can increase a building’s vulnerability to wildfire Weegy: Elevation can increase a building's vulnerability to wildfire. TRUE User: Homeowner preferences are not an important consideration in determining retrofitting alternatives Weegy: Homeowner preferences are an important consideration in determining retrofitting alternatives. TRUE. (More)

Weegy: Dry floodproofing is the strengthening of foundations, floors, and walls to withstand flood forces while making the building substantially impermeable to floodwater. [ ] User: Proper design and anchoring of the foundation is included in the design of a home for seismic loads Weegy: Proper design and anchoring of the foundation are included in the design of a home for seismic loads. TRUE. User: proper design and anchoring of the foundation is included in the design of a home for seismic loads Weegy: Proper design and anchoring of the foundation are included in the design of a home for seismic loads. TRUE. User: Which of the following factors may influence the selection of retrofitting techniques (More)

Weegy: Localized erosion caused by the loss of soil or sediment around flow obstructions is called SCOUR. User: Wet flooding requires the use of flood resistant materials (More)

Weegy: The designer should only consider flood-related hazards when determining the suitability of retrofitting measures. FALSE. User: Asce 24, flood resistant design and construction and asce 7 minimum design loads buildings and other structures are both incorporated by reference in the ibc Weegy: ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction and ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures are both incorporated by reference in the IBC. FALSE. [ ] User: The geotechnical considerations decision matrix can help identify situations which conditions are not suitable for certain retrofitting options Weegy: The Geotechnical Considerations Decision Matrix can help identify situations in which SOIL conditions are not suitable for certain retrofitting options. User: Wet flooding requires the use of flood-resistant materials (More)

Weegy: Site location is an important factor in the selection of a retrofitting measure. TRUE. User: There is no need for continued Maintanence on a retrofitted home (More)