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INSTRUCTOR:  Fred A. Klancnik, P.E., R.L.S., F.ASCE 

Course Length: 1 Hour

Sponsored by ASCE's Coastal, Oceans, Ports & Rivers Institute and ASCE Continuing Education.

Purpose and Background

This webinar provides an overview of new state-of-the-art guidelines for the planning, design and development of small craft harbors. It is based on the recently published Third Addition of ASCE Manual 50 prepared by the Marinas 2020 Task Committee of the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute of ASCE and a full day ASCE course covering Marina Design. Much has changed in marina development and operations since the previous edition was published.

Primary Topics of Discussion

• Planning, Environmental and Financial Considerations
• Entrance, Breakwater and Basin Design
• Inner Harbor Structures
• Land-Based Marina Support Facilities
• Important changes made to Manual 50 in the Third Edition
• Economic/financial analysis part of Chapter 1 integrated process
• Technical innovations for berthing areas, navigation channels and breakwater systems
• Increased emphasis on land-based facilities and site development
• Keys to economically successful small-craft harbors
• Triple bottom line of sustainability

Learning Outcomes

• Receive an overview of new marina planning and design guidelines
• Assist those involved with waterfront development to produce facilities that are convenient, attractive, and safe
• Meet specific aesthetic, social, and cultural goals

Webinar Benefits

Gain insights into:

• Financial and Market Feasibility
• Marina Layout Criteria
• Harbor Configuration
• Basin Hydrodynamics
• Shore Protection Alternative
• Pier Design
• Site Design

Webinar Outline

• Introduction
• Marina Planning
• Harbor and Breakwater Design
• Inner Harbor Structures Design
• Land-Based Support Facilities Design

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Intended Audience

• Civil engineers
• Architects
• Planners
• Marine contractors
• Marina owners, both public and private

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 1 year of purchasing the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]