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INSTRUCTORS:
Milind Desai, P.E., S.E., M. ASCE
Miguel Angel. Hernandez
Duyet Nguyen, BSc
Angela M. Ragusa, P.E., CDT
Purpose and Background
These presentations were recorded at the ASCE Ports Conference 2025
POLB Fireboat Station No.20: A State-of-the-Art Facility for Firefighting and Emergency Response (22 minutes)
This presentation highlights the planning, design, and construction of the Port of Long Beach’s Fireboat Station No. 20—a critical emergency response facility built to modern resilience and performance standards. Located in a seismic and coastal hazard zone, the facility integrates hardened structural elements, advanced building systems, and emergency readiness features. The presentation explores the project’s technical challenges, design innovations, and interagency collaboration. Attendees will gain insight into how marine-based emergency infrastructure is engineered for durability, safety, and 24/7 operational continuity.
Alternative Method to Estimate the Seismic Demand of Wharves by Using 3D-Modal Pushover Analysis (21 minutes)
This session introduces an alternative analytical approach to estimating seismic demand on wharves using 3D-modal pushover analysis. The method improves upon traditional linear procedures by capturing nonlinear behavior, structural dynamics, and multi-directional loading effects in complex waterfront structures. Case examples illustrate how the approach enhances design accuracy, particularly in high-seismic regions with soil-structure interaction considerations. Attendees will learn how this method can support performance-based seismic design for pile-supported marine infrastructure.
From Ashes to Concrete: Berths 177-178 Wharf Restoration (20 minutes)
This presentation tells the story of the structural recovery and rebuild of Berths 177–178 following fire damage. Engineers navigated site safety concerns, existing infrastructure limitations, and design constraints to deliver a resilient, modernized wharf. The session details assessment, demolition, and reconstruction strategies used to restore port operations while improving structural capacity. Attendees will take away lessons in disaster recovery, coordination, and phased marine construction delivery.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the key structural and operational features of a marine-based emergency response facility designed for seismic and coastal hazards.
- Explain how multidisciplinary coordination and resilient design strategies contributed to the successful delivery of Fireboat Station No. 20.
- Analyze the advantages of 3D-modal pushover analysis in evaluating seismic demand for wharf structures.
- Identify critical design and construction decisions that enhanced the resilience and operational capacity of the restored wharf.
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]