Dynamic Compaction of Soil for Low-Cost Building Blocks
David E Montgomery and Terry Thomas This paper reports the results of experiments carried out on the process of dynamic compaction of stabilized…
Digging in the Dirt: Underground Houses
By Andy Parks Richard Wells speaks at a million miles an hour and has a kind of manic energy about him. He is…
Building With Tire Bales -Addressing Some Engineering Concerns
Leonard D. Jones, P.E.Littleton, CO The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website states that approximately 281 million used or scrap tires were generated in…
BUILDING WITH STONE AND EARTH
Earth is a popular building material all over the world. It can be used by itself, but if there is stone available, then…
ABOVE GROUND HOMESHELTER
Federal Emergency Management Agency This family shelter is intended for persons who prefer an aboveground shelter or, for some reason such as a…
A Long-Term Survival Guide – Types Of Combat Shelters
In any long-term disaster or survival situation, you must plan on defending yourself. There are lots of people who refuse to store any…
SOCIAL DISTANCING SUPPORT GUIDELINES FOR PANDEMIC READINESS
Abstract: This document is provided to those who have responsibility for pandemic readiness planning for their communities. This document provides general information about…
Pandemic Influenza Preparation and Response: A Citizen’s Guide
Written by Sarah Booth & Kelsey Hills-Evans
Interim Public Health Guidance for the Use of Facemasks and Respirators in Non-Occupational Community Settings during an Influenza Pandemic
This document describes interim guidance for the use of facemasks1 and respirators2 in certain public settings during an influenza pandemic. Very little information…