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INSTRUCTORS:
Brian Edward Shaw, P.E.
Jonathan T. Armbruster, P.E., M.S.
Rebecca Desrosiers, P.E
Purpose and Background
These presentations were recorded at the ASCE Ports Conference 2025
Milwaukee DMMF – Tandem Sheet Pile Containment, Design and Construction (20 min minutes)
This presentation explores the design and construction of a tandem sheet pile containment system used in the Milwaukee Dredged Material Management Facility (DMMF). It covers structural design considerations, geotechnical conditions, and innovative construction sequencing used to meet containment and stability requirements. Lessons learned during installation and coordination with port operations are discussed. Attendees will gain insight into practical approaches for large-scale dredged material containment systems.
JAXPORT Bartram Island Cell C Restoration and Capacity Improvement (17 minutes)
This session details the restoration and capacity enhancement of Cell C at Bartram Island, a key component of JAXPORT’s dredged material placement operations. The presentation outlines site constraints, design improvements, and construction methods used to restore containment functionality while preparing for future disposal needs. Attendees will learn how careful planning and adaptive construction techniques were used to increase site longevity and operational performance. Environmental considerations and stakeholder coordination are also reviewed.
Guide for a Risk-Based Approach to Environmental Windows for Dredging and Navigation Infrastructure (22 minutes)
This presentation introduces a new guidance document developed to support risk-based decisions regarding environmental work windows in dredging and navigation infrastructure projects. It outlines the principles of balancing ecological protection with infrastructure delivery, focusing on biological risks, engineering feasibility, and project timing. Case studies illustrate how to evaluate and negotiate more flexible or tailored environmental windows. Attendees will better understand how to apply this guidance to improve project outcomes while addressing environmental concerns.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the structural and geotechnical considerations involved in designing a tandem sheet pile containment system.
- Explain construction sequencing and field challenges encountered during installation at the Milwaukee DMMF.
- Identify the design modifications and construction methods used to restore and enhance dredged material containment capacity at Bartram Island.
- Analyze how site constraints and future disposal needs influenced the restoration strategy and project delivery.
- Explain the principles behind a risk-based approach to managing environmental windows in dredging projects.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
- Port engineers
- Port authority staff
- Project managers
- General contractors
- Early career professionals
How to Earn Your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]