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INSTRUCTORS: 
Porang Deljoui, Ph.D., PE, P.Eng., BC.PE
Hardik M. Gajjar, ENV SP
Myles Harrold, P.E.
Norisa Abelgas
Miguel Angel. Hernandez

Purpose and Background

These presentations were recorded at the ASCE Ports Conference 2025

New ASCE/COPRI Design Standards for Piers and Wharves – Geotechnical Considerations (21 minutes))

This session introduces geotechnical updates in the ASCE/COPRI 77-22 standard for piers and wharves, offering critical insights for engineers involved in marine structure design. Key topics include seismic design, lateral spreading, and the integration of site-specific soil investigations into structural analysis. The presentation explains how the new standard improves consistency, safety, and design reliability in waterfront projects. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to apply updated geotechnical practices in marine infrastructure design.

Turning Basin Terminal Optimization Study (21 minutes)

This presentation examines an optimization study for a turning basin terminal, focusing on maximizing operational efficiency and throughput within spatial, navigational, and environmental constraints. The session covers modeling vessel traffic, berth configurations, and cargo handling layouts to support future growth. Attendees will gain insight into how optimization tools can guide infrastructure decisions and enhance long-term terminal performance. Real-world constraints and planning outcomes are shared to inform similar port development projects.

Why GIS? The Pier B Program’s Solution to Managing Large Quantities of Data (21 minutes)

This session explores how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were used to manage and visualize complex datasets for the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project. It demonstrates how GIS helped organize over 20 years of historical documents, utility data, and design files across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. The presentation offers lessons in applying GIS as a centralized data hub to improve decision-making, reduce risk, and streamline collaboration. Engineers will learn how GIS supports large-scale infrastructure development from planning through construction.

Geospatial Technologies in Action at the Port of Long Beach (25 minutes)

This presentation highlights innovative geospatial tools—such as 3D modeling, mobile data collection, and drone-based inspections—used across the Port of Long Beach. It focuses on how these technologies enhance asset management, track construction progress, and improve resiliency planning. Attendees will learn how geospatial data is being applied in real time to solve engineering and operational challenges in one of the busiest U.S. ports. Case studies illustrate the practical integration of tech across multiple engineering disciplines.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Summarize the key geotechnical updates in ASCE/COPRI 77-22 and their application to seismic and soil-structure design for piers and wharves.
• Explain how terminal layout and vessel modeling tools are used to evaluate operational efficiency and future capacity in port infrastructure planning.
• Describe how GIS can be used to organize, visualize, and manage complex datasets to support multidisciplinary decision-making in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Identify geospatial tools and methods that enhance asset tracking, construction monitoring, and resiliency planning in port engineering applications.

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]