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INSTRUCTORS:
Mandy Schindhelm, P.E., BC.PE
Course Length: 2 hours
Purpose and Background
This presentation was recorded at the ASCE Ports Conference 2025.
This presentation discusses the technical framework of ASCE MOP 130 for inspecting, assessing, and rehabilitating waterfront facilities. It explains the eight formal inspection types, recommended inspection frequencies, and the role of licensed structural engineers in evaluating marine infrastructure, noting that “the inspection assessment is simply a snapshot in time” and that routine inspections are limited to accessible elements. The speaker details condition rating methodology, underwater inspection levels, and how structural materials—timber, steel, and concrete—are evaluated for deterioration, including corrosion, marine borer damage, and chemical degradation.
The webinar also covers preservation versus rehabilitation strategies, service-life estimation, and the use of specialized tools such as ultrasonic thickness testing, pulse-echo methods, GPR, and underwater imaging. Finally, it outlines documentation standards, constructability considerations, and administrative requirements essential for planning and executing waterfront inspection programs.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- List the eight ASCE-defined inspection types and their distinguishing characteristics.
- Describe how condition ratings are assigned to structural elements and facilities based on observed deterioration.
- Explain the role of licensed structural engineers in evaluating defects, determining significance, and recommending repairs.
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?
- Coastal engineers
- Port engineers
- Environmental engineers
- Public Agency Engineers
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 on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of the course purchase.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]