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INSTRUCTORS:
Robert F. Garrity, P.E.
Konrad Mech, M.ASCE, P.Eng., PMP
Casey Gomez
Karsten Holste
Brian M. Pailes, Ph.D, P.E., NACE CPS
Purpose and Background
These presentations were recorded at the ASCE Ports Conference 2025
New Inspection Technologies for Waterfront Structural Engineering & Asset Management Beach (15 minutes)
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of emerging technologies enhancing inspection, assessment, and asset management for waterfront infrastructure. Attendees will learn about tools such as LIDAR, photogrammetry, sonar imaging, UAVs, ROVs, and digital twins, including their benefits, limitations, and integration into inspection workflows. The session also explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are improving data processing, condition monitoring, and decision-making. Practical considerations for implementation, data governance, and safety are discussed to support smarter, more efficient infrastructure maintenance.
3D Scanning of Harbor Structures as a Contribution to Lifecycle Management (21 minutes)
This session highlights the use of high-resolution 3D scanning and point cloud technology to assess and manage aging harbor structures. Through case studies from European ports, the presentation demonstrates how integrated datasets—including photogrammetry, sonar, and laser scanning—can be used for structural modeling, damage detection, and service life estimation. Viewers will learn how shared data portals, AI-driven labeling, and BIM integration contribute to more accurate planning, cost savings, and focused inspections. The session emphasizes collaborative workflows that enhance lifecycle-based decision-making.
Advanced Technology to Evaluate Port Infrastructure Analysis (15 minutes)
This session covers advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods used to evaluate concrete deterioration, corrosion activity, and structural reliability in port facilities. Techniques such as ground penetrating radar (GPR), impact echo, corrosion potential mapping, and acoustic testing are reviewed with real-world examples. Presenters explain how these tools detect subsurface defects, assess pile integrity, and identify early-stage deterioration beyond what traditional hammer sounding can reveal. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to combine NDT data for more effective maintenance planning and long-term performance tracking.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the capabilities, limitations, and appropriate applications of LIDAR, photogrammetry, sonar imaging, UAVs, and ROVs in marine infrastructure inspections.
- Explain how collaborative data portals and AI-assisted labeling improve inspection workflows and decision-making in harbor infrastructure management.
- List advanced non-destructive testing methods, including ground penetrating radar, impact echo, and corrosion potential mapping, used for evaluating port structures.
- Describe how NDT results can be used to identify early-stage deterioration and support maintenance strategies beyond visual or hammer-sounding inspections.
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]