Short Course: Inspection, Testing, and Rehabilitation of Waterfront Structures

Waterfront infrastructure represents a significant investment. Owners have a vested interest in maintaining and extending the service life of these aging assets. Exposed to the harsh marine environment, these structures are subject to increased degradation when compared most inland assets. Most owners find the goal of providing proactive and cost-effective maintenance to be a challenge. Recognizing these drivers, the ASCE/COPRI Ports & Harbors Committee developed Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment (ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practices No. 130) and is finalizing the companion manual Waterfront Facilities Rehabilitation. This course is offered with the option of purchasing “ Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment,” at a package price.

The intent is to not only provide owners and engineers with guidance on choosing inspection techniques, but also to determine the assessment and appropriate rehabilitation approach. The result is a process that will assist owners in maintaining their waterfront assets and extending the service life.

The eight-hour course is designed to help facility operators, owners and engineers:

* Understand industry best practices for the professional engineering inspection and assessment of waterfront facilities - including above and below water; and
* Develop, scope, and solicit facility inspections and assessments; and
* Discuss nondestructive testing (NDT) and partially destructive testing (PDT) methods, which aid in the assessment and rehabilitation of facility assessments
* Determine appropriate rehabilitation techniques.