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FEMA P-909 Home & Business Earthquake Safety and Mitigation
Wiss Janney Elstner Associates www.thetakeaway.org www.wday.com FEMA News Photo FEMA P-909 Home & Business Earthquake Safety and Mitigation A “Train the Trainer” Course July 2013 1 Overall Purpose Teach the general public about earthquake mitigation for homes and businesses. 2 Overall Agenda Part 1: Orientation for Trainers Part 2: Presentation for the Public Part 3: Hands-On Demonstrations 3 PART 1 – FOR TRAINERS Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA 4 Learning Objectives for Trainers . Plan and organize an effective training session . Address common questions from homeowners and business owners . Identify potential earthquake hazards and evaluate potential risks . Recognize costly consequences of failures . Recall strategies that can limit future losses . Teach others how to implement mitigation strategies 5 Planning a training session Rehearse Practice the Recruit an Deliver the Find a venue the hands-on Audience presentation activities presentation 6 Recruit attendees 1. Send an email to a relevant distribution list 2. Contact your chamber of commerce 3. Partner with a building improvement store 4. Advertise at school board meetings, invite school administrators 5. Reach out to first responders 6. Contact city emergency managers 7. Reach out to local citizen groups 7 Effective Training Strategies 1. Create a comfortable environment 2. Know your participants 3. Concentrate on what’s important 4. Keep participants engaged 5. Get feedback 8 Create a comfortable environment Participants will be more engaged if the session is informal, fun, and example oriented . Make it fun! . Ask questions and encourage dialogue . Use clear vocabulary . Walk around the room, don’t be a talking head . Make yourself available before and after Expert Provide email contact Tip information 9 Know your audience At the beginning of the session, ask about: 1. -
SDWS Timber Screw
Simpson Strong-Tie® Fastening Systems Load Tables, Technical Data and Installation Instructions Strong-Drive ® SDWS TIMBER Screw Structural Wood-to-Wood Connections Including Ledgers Designed to provide an easy-to-install, high-strength alternative to through-bolting and traditional lag screws. The Strong-Drive® SDWS Timber screws are ideal for the contractor and do-it-yourselfer alike. Double-barrier coating provides corrosion resistance equivalent to hot-dip galvanization, making it suitable for certain exterior and preservative-treated wood applications, as described in the evaluation report. Codes/Standards: IAPMO-UES ER-192, State of Florida FL13975; U.S. Patents 5,897,280; 7,101,133 0.75" For More Product Information, see p. 69 3" – 10" SDWS Timber Screw – Allowable Shear Loads – Douglas Fir-Larch and Southern Pine Lumber Size Thread DF/SP Allowable Shear Loads (lb.) Model Wood Side Member Thickness (in.) Dia.x L No. Length (in.) (in.) 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 6 8 0.22 x 3 SDWS22300DB 1 2 255 — — — — — — — — 0.22 x 4 SDWS22400DB 2 8 405 405 305 — — — — — — 0.22 x 5 SDWS22500DB 2 4 405 405 360 360 325 — — — — 0.22 x 6 SDWS22600DB 2 4 405 405 405 405 365 365 355 — — 0.22 x 8 SDWS22800DB 2 4 405 405 405 405 395 395 395 395 — 0.22 x 10 SDWS221000DB 2 4 405 405 405 405 395 395 395 395 395 See footnotes below. SDWS Timber Screw – Allowable Shear Loads – Spruce-Pine-Fir and Hem-Fir Lumber SPF/HF Allowable Shear Loads (lb.) Size Model Thread Dia.x L No. -
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Claudia Johnson <[email protected]> You're Right to Want a Log or Timber Home 3 messages Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 8:32 AM To: [email protected] Dear Claudia, You're right to want a log or timber home! Over the next few emails, we would like to share the top reasons you are correct. Here are the first three... 1. Trees Grow Back When a home is made from solid logs, you are effectively taking the carbon contained in those logs out of environmental circulation over the entire life of the home. Eastern White Pine, which is used for Honest Abe's log homes, is a major species for reforestation, making it a plentiful and renewable resource. 2. They Last a LONG Time If there's any question about the durability of log and timber structures, some still in use today in Europe and Russia have been standing almost a millennium. 3. They're Not Scared of Mother Nature The log and timber home industry has countless stories of these homes surviving the worst Mother Nature deliver. In recent years a couple of Honest Abe's customers survived tornados with their homes and their lives. Read one of the stories here: Alabama Log Home Survives Tornado. We don't want to overwhelm you or your inbox, so in a couple of weeks we'll send more reasons from our list. The information we have suggests you are doing research right now and do not have plans to build soon. However, if you have questions or if we may help in any way, simply reply to this email or call Honest Abe Independent Dealer at . -
Biodiversity and Ecology of Critically Endangered, Rûens Silcrete Renosterveld in the Buffeljagsrivier Area, Swellendam
Biodiversity and Ecology of Critically Endangered, Rûens Silcrete Renosterveld in the Buffeljagsrivier area, Swellendam by Johannes Philippus Groenewald Thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Science in Conservation Ecology in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University Supervisor: Prof. Michael J. Samways Co-supervisor: Dr. Ruan Veldtman December 2014 Stellenbosch University http://scholar.sun.ac.za Declaration I hereby declare that the work contained in this thesis, for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Ecology, is my own work that have not been previously published in full or in part at any other University. All work that are not my own, are acknowledge in the thesis. ___________________ Date: ____________ Groenewald J.P. Copyright © 2014 Stellenbosch University All rights reserved ii Stellenbosch University http://scholar.sun.ac.za Acknowledgements Firstly I want to thank my supervisor Prof. M. J. Samways for his guidance and patience through the years and my co-supervisor Dr. R. Veldtman for his help the past few years. This project would not have been possible without the help of Prof. H. Geertsema, who helped me with the identification of the Lepidoptera and other insect caught in the study area. Also want to thank Dr. K. Oberlander for the help with the identification of the Oxalis species found in the study area and Flora Cameron from CREW with the identification of some of the special plants growing in the area. I further express my gratitude to Dr. Odette Curtis from the Overberg Renosterveld Project, who helped with the identification of the rare species found in the study area as well as information about grazing and burning of Renosterveld. -
Shared Rail Composition Mount | QMSRC Elevated Water Seal Technology®
Shared Rail Composition Mount | QMSRC Elevated Water Seal Technology® THIS EDGE TOWARDS ROOF RIDGE ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 4.75 1 FLASHING, ROUNDED CORNERS, 9" X 12" X .040", 5052, MILL 1 2 SHARED RAIL BASE, COMP,4-1/2", 6061-T6, MILL 1 2.50 3 WASHER, SEALING, 5/16" ID X 3/4" OD, EPDM BONDED SS 2 4 LAG SCREW, HEX HEAD, 5/16" x 4", 18-8 SS 2 9.00 5 CAP SCREW, SERRATED FLANGE, HEX HEAD, 5/16"-18 X 7/8", UNC-2A, 18-8SS 1 6 L-FOOT, 2" X 3.30" FOR .438" O.D. FASTENER, 2-1/16" SLOT, 6061-T6/6005A-T61, MILL 1 7 NUT, SERRATED FLANGE, HEX, 5/16"-18, UNC-2B, 18-8 SS 1 .25 NOTE: AVAILABLE IN MILL AND BLACK FINISH 3.438 4.50 12.00 2.000 (L-FOOT RANGE) L-FOOT MAY BE POSITIONED .408 UPSLOPE OR DOWNSLOPE, L-FOOT MAY NOT OVERHANG BASE 1.677 3.300 4.070 1.835 .040 4 .770 3.216 3 2 1 2.50 1.750 7 TITLE: 6 QMSRC: SHARED RAIL COMPOSITION MOUNT 5 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: SIZE DRAWN BY: AAP REV DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TOLERANCES: FRACTIONAL 1/8 A DATE: 10/18/2018 1 PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL TWO PLACE DECIMAL .19 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF QUICK MOUNT PV. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE DO NOT SCALE DRAWING THREE PLACE DECIMAL .094 WRITTEN PERMISSION OF QUICK MOUNT PV IS PROHIBITED. -
Sand Mine Near Robertson, Western Cape Province
SAND MINE NEAR ROBERTSON, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE BOTANICAL STUDY AND ASSESSMENT Version: 1.0 Date: 06 April 2020 Authors: Gerhard Botha & Dr. Jan -Hendrik Keet PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE SAND MINE AREA ON PORTION4 OF THE FARM ZANDBERG FONTEIN 97, SOUTH OF ROBERTSON, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE Report Title: Botanical Study and Assessment Authors: Mr. Gerhard Botha and Dr. Jan-Hendrik Keet Project Name: Proposed expansion of the sand mine area on Portion 4 of the far Zandberg Fontein 97 south of Robertson, Western Cape Province Status of report: Version 1.0 Date: 6th April 2020 Prepared for: Greenmined Environmental Postnet Suite 62, Private Bag X15 Somerset West 7129 Cell: 082 734 5113 Email: [email protected] Prepared by Nkurenkuru Ecology and Biodiversity 3 Jock Meiring Street Park West Bloemfontein 9301 Cell: 083 412 1705 Email: gabotha11@gmail com Suggested report citation Nkurenkuru Ecology and Biodiversity, 2020. Section 102 Application (Expansion of mining footprint) and Final Basic Assessment & Environmental Management Plan for the proposed expansion of the sand mine on Portion 4 of the Farm Zandberg Fontein 97, Western Cape Province. Botanical Study and Assessment Report. Unpublished report prepared by Nkurenkuru Ecology and Biodiversity for GreenMined Environmental. Version 1.0, 6 April 2020. Proposed expansion of the zandberg sand mine April 2020 botanical STUDY AND ASSESSMENT I. DECLARATION OF CONSULTANTS INDEPENDENCE » act/ed as the independent specialist in this application; » regard the information contained in this -
Quick Mount PV Products Are NOT Designed for and Should NOT Be Used to Anchor Fall Protection Equipment
E-Mount Lag QMSE - LAG ,7(0 '(6&5,37,21 47<%2; 7+,6('*(72:$5'6522)5,'*( 12 )/$6+,1*;;0,// 4%/2&.&/$66,&$&$67$/0,// 3/8*6($/,1*;(3'066 /$*6&5(:+(;+($'[66 :$6+(5)(1'(5,';2'66 5$&.,1*&20321(176 127,1&/8'(' 7,7/( 406(/$*4039(02817 $9$,/$%/(,10,//$1' %521=($12',=('),1,6+(6 :,7+/$*%2/7 81/(6627+(5:,6(63(&,),(' 6,=( '5$:1%< 5$' 5(9 ',0(16,216$5(,1,1&+(6 72/(5$1&(6 )5$&7,21$/ $ '$7( 35235,(7$5<$1'&21),'(17,$/ 7:23/$&('(&,0$/ 7+(,1)250$7,21&217$,1(',17+,6'5$:,1*,67+(62/(3523(57<2)48,&.0281739$1<5(352'8&7,21,13$5725$6 '21276&$/('5$:,1* $:+2/(:,7+2877+(:5,77(13(50,66,212)48,&.0281739,6352+,%,7(' 7+5((3/$&('(&,0$/ 6&$/( :(,*+7 6+((72) Lag pull-out (withdrawal) capacities (lbs) in typical lumber: Lag Bolt Specifications Specific Gravity 5/16" shaft per 3" thread depth 5/16" shaft per 1" thread depth Douglas Fir, Larch .50 798 266 Douglas Fir, South .46 705 235 Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine (MSR 1650 f & higher) .46 705 235 Hem, Fir .43 636 212 Hem, Fir (North) .46 705 235 Southern Pine .55 921 307 Spruce, Pine, Fir .42 615 205 Spruce, Pine, Fir (E of 2 million psi and higher grades of MSR and MEL) .50 798 266 Sources: American Wood Council, NDS 2005, Table 11.2 A, 11.3.2 A Notes: 1) Thread must be embedded in a rafter or other structural roof member. -
Quick Mount PV
Your Solution in Mounting Products Solar . H2 O . Conduit . HVAC . Custom Composition Mount Specifications - 5/16” - PV - Quick Mount PV ® is an all-in-one waterproof flashing and mount to anchor photovoltaic racking systems, solar thermal panels, air conditioning units, satellite dishes, or anything you may need to secure to a new or existing roof. It is made in the USA of all aluminum and includes stainless steel hardware. It works with all standard racks, installs seamlessly and saves labor by not need- ing to cut away any roofing, will out live galvanized 2 to 1, and is a better low-profile mount. Split Lock Washer SS 5/16” (Not a theft- prevention feature) Fender Washer SS 5/16” x 1” EPDM Rubber Washer 60 Durometer 5/16” Sealing Washer SS 5/16” ESR-2835 Hanger Bolt SS 5/16” x 6” 1 1/4” Machine, 1 3/4” Spacer, 3” Lag (2) Hex Nuts SS 5/16” Mount & Flashing Aluminum Mount 1 1/4” x 1 1/4” x 2 1/4” Beveled Block Flashing .05” thick For standard composition roofs: flashing is 12” x 12” mount is attached 3” off center Lag pull-out (withdrawal) capacities (lbs) in typical lumber: Lag Bolt Specifications Specific 5/16” shaft 5/16” shaft gravity per 3” per 1” thread depth thread depth Douglas Fir, Larch .50 798 266 Douglas Fir, South .46 705 235 Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine (MSR 1650 f & higher) .46 705 235 Hem, Fir .43 636 212 Hem, Fir. (North) .46 705 235 Southern Pine .55 921 307 Spruce, Pine, Fir .42 615 205 Spruce, Pine, Fir (E of 2 million psi and higher grades of MSR and MEL) ..50 798 266 Sources: Uniform Building Code; American Wood Council Notes: 1) Thread must be embedded in a rafter or other structural roof member. -
Vegetation Map for the Riversdale Domain
VEGETATION MAP FOR THE RIVERSDALE DOMAIN Project Team: Jan Vlok, Regalis Environmental Services, P.O. Box 1512, Oudtshoorn, 6620. Riki de Villiers, CapeNature, Private Bag X5014, Stellenbosch, 7599. Date of report: March 2007 Suggested Reference to maps and report: Vlok, J.H.J. & de Villiers, M.E. 2007. Vegetation map for the Riversdale domain. Unpublished 1:50 000 maps and report supported by CAPE FSP task team and CapeNature. 2 Dedication: For Anne Lise, my dear wife, who motivated so strongly for this study to be done. I sincerely hope that this work will enable her, current and future CapeNature colleagues to contribute more towards the conservation and sustainable use of the biodiversity of the rather remarkable biodiversity of the Riversdale region. 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The vegetation of a circa 800 000 ha area in the Riversdale region of the southern Cape was classified and mapped at a scale of 1:50 000 for the CAPE Fine-Scale Conservation Plan task team. The vegetation was mapped as their occurrence was perceived to be in the 17th century, thus before any transformation due to European impacts. The classification system follows a six-tier hierarchy in order to facilitate analyses at biome, habitat type and vegetation unit level. Aquatic and terrestrial systems are recognized, with two biomes within aquatic ecosystems and five biomes within the terrestrial ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystems cover approximately 12 percent of the domain and terrestrial ecosystems 88 percent. At habitat level, 47 habitat types are recognized; six are within the aquatic ecosystems and 41 in the terrestrial ecosystems. Brief descriptions and a photograph are provided for each habitat type. -
Erosive Processes After Tectonic Uplift Stimulate Vicariant
Bentley et al. BMC Evolutionary Biology 2014, 14:27 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/14/27 RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Erosive processes after tectonic uplift stimulate vicariant and adaptive speciation: evolution in an Afrotemperate-endemic paper daisy genus Joanne Bentley1*, G Anthony Verboom1 and Nicola G Bergh2 Abstract Background: The role of tectonic uplift in stimulating speciation in South Africa’s only alpine zone, the Drakensberg, has not been explicitly examined. Tectonic processes may influence speciation both through the creation of novel habitats and by physically isolating plant populations. We use the Afrotemperate endemic daisy genus Macowania to explore the timing and mode (geographic versus adaptive) of speciation in this region. Between sister species pairs we expect high morphological divergence where speciation has happened in sympatry (adaptive) while with geographic (vicariant) speciation we may expect to find less morphological divergence and a greater degree of allopatry. A dated molecular phylogenetic hypothesis for Macowania elucidates species’ relationships and is used to address the potential impact of uplift on diversification. Morphological divergence of a small sample of reproductive and vegetative characters, used as a proxy for adaptive divergence, is measured against species’ range distributions to estimate mode of speciation across two subclades in the genus. Results: The Macowania crown age is consistent with the hypothesis of post-uplift diversification, and we find evidence for both vicariant and adaptive speciation between the two subclades within Macowania. Both subclades exhibit strong signals of range allopatry, suggesting that geographic isolation was important in speciation. One subclade, associated with dry, rocky environments at high altitudes, shows very little morphological and ecological differentiation but high range allopatry. -
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855.763.8669 SoftWashSystems.com © Copyright 2010-2018 HRHIC INDUSTRIES INC. • SoftWashSystems.com • All rights reserved. • Use only by permission. Building The SoftServ™ Wall Systems Building a 12’ rail style tracking wall for sales accountability. SoftWash Systems • 341 Specialty Point, Sanford, FL 32771 • 855.763.8669 • SoftWashSystems.com 03 © Copyright 2010-2018 HRHIC INDUSTRIES INC. • SoftWashSystems.com • All rights reserved. • Use only by permission. 04 Building The SoftServ™ Wall Systems 1. What Is It? • The SoftServTM Rail System is a _______________________ tracking system that uti- lizes a single curtain rod to hang various sales tracking devices. • Developed by AC Lockyer during his __________________ in the service industry. • Created to allow easy organization without putting a lot of holes in a wall. • Easy to __________________ as company grows. • Easy to transport or _________________________________ with minimal effort and company down time. 2. Tools You Will Need • Cordless Screw Gun. • Phillips bit for Screw Gun. • Crescent Wrench. • __________________. • Paint Brush. • Rags. • Hole Saw. • Drill Bits. • Socket Set. • ___________________. 3. What You Will Need (Lowe’s) • One (1) piece of 4’x 8’ 5/8 Ply Wood. (sand ply) • Six (6) 1”x 6”x 6’ #1 pine boards. • Box of 1.5” dry wall screws. • Six (6) door stops. • Six (6) robe hooks. • Half gallon of wood stain. (color your choice) • 36’ of small black chain. • One (1) 12’ curtain rod kit. • Four (4) deck post tops. (if drywall is weak or studs wont cooperate) • 25 count 2.5” dry wall screws. 4. What You Will Need (Staples) • Three (3) Clear Lexan Wall Sign Pockets. -
NIR Spectroscopy for Predicting the Nutritional, Anthelmintic And
NIR spectroscopy for predicting the nutritional, anthelmintic and environmental effects of sainfoin Irene Mueller-Harvey, Marta Martin Lorenzo, Elisabetta Stringano, R. Barnes, J. Oliver, Aikaterini Theodoridou, Jocelyne Aufrere, B. Hatew Chuko, Wilbert Pellikaan, Foteini Manolaraki, et al. To cite this version: Irene Mueller-Harvey, Marta Martin Lorenzo, Elisabetta Stringano, R. Barnes, J. Oliver, et al.. NIR spectroscopy for predicting the nutritional, anthelmintic and environmental effects of sainfoin. 8. International Symposium on the Nutrition of Herbivores (ISNH8), Sep 2011, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Cambridge University Press, Advances in Animal Biosciences, 2 (2), 2011, Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on the Nutrition of Herbivores (ISNH8). hal-02747141 HAL Id: hal-02747141 https://hal.inrae.fr/hal-02747141 Submitted on 3 Jun 2020 HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est archive for the deposit and dissemination of sci- destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents entific research documents, whether they are pub- scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, lished or not. The documents may come from émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de teaching and research institutions in France or recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires abroad, or from public or private research centers. publics ou privés. 241 The role of sheep in saltbush domestication – what can they tell us? H Norman1,3, P Jessop2,3, M Wilmot1,3 1CSIRO Livestock Industries, Western Australia, Australia, 2Industry & Investment NSW, New South Wales, Australia, 3CRC Future Farm Industries, Western Australia, Australia Email: [email protected] Introduction Climate change, leading to shorter and more variable seasons, represents a major challenge for livestock producers in southern Australia.