Seismic Solutions and Emergency Repairs for Naval Dry Docks: Design, Analysis, and Execution (OTIPC2508)

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Credit 1.0 PDH

Keyword(s) Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute, Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Waterways Engineering, Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Waterways Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Engineering Education, Structural Engineering, Sustainability and Resilience

Tag(s) Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute, Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Waterways Engineering, Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Waterways Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Engineering Education, Structural Engineering, Sustainability and Resilience, On-Demand Webinar

Description

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INSTRUCTORS:
Claudio Osses, P.E., S.E.
Samuel Xiaochun. Yao, M.ASCE
Jason Hong, P.E.

Purpose and Background

These presentations were recorded at the ASCE Ports Conference 2025

NAVFAC Drydock Emergency Repairs: Fast, Flawless Delivery via Innovative and Fully Integrated Design (22 minutes)

This presentation showcases how the NAVFAC team rapidly delivered critical dry dock repairs through a fully integrated design-build approach. It highlights innovations in field coordination, structural detailing, and material selection that enabled successful project execution under extreme time constraints. Attendees will learn how collaboration between design, construction, and Navy stakeholders accelerated decision-making and minimized operational downtime. This case study demonstrates the power of proactive engineering in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.

NAVFAC Drydock Repairs: Dynamic Soil Structure Interaction Analyses Confirmed Design Solution in Real-Time (19 minutes)

This session dives into the use of real-time finite element analysis (FEA) to validate the emergency repair design for a Navy dry dock structure. The presentation details how rapid modeling and interpretation of stress and displacement results supported confident engineering decisions under urgent conditions. Attendees will gain insight into applying FEA for load path verification, temporary shoring design, and structural safety assurance. The case underscores how advanced modeling tools can deliver fast, defensible solutions during infrastructure emergencies.

UFC Comprehensive General Dry Dock Seismic Analysis Methodology (18 minutes)

Explore the latest UFC-recommended methodology for seismic evaluation and design of dry dock structures in this technical presentation. The session outlines analytical procedures, performance criteria, and load combinations tailored to the unique geometry and use of naval dry docks. Emphasis is placed on integrating soil-structure interaction, staged construction, and aging infrastructure considerations into seismic assessments. Attendees will come away with a clearer understanding of how to apply UFC seismic guidelines to complex marine facilities.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

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

Describe the integrated design-build approach used to deliver emergency dry dock repairs on an accelerated timeline.

Explain how cross-disciplinary collaboration and material strategies contributed to the success of a time-critical infrastructure project.

Analyze how real-time finite element analysis (FEA) was used to validate structural safety and guide emergency repair decisions.

Apply FEA outputs to assess load paths, identify stress concentrations, and support temporary shoring designs under urgent conditions.

Explain the UFC seismic analysis methodology for evaluating dry dock performance under earthquake loading.

Identify key considerations such as soil-structure interaction, staged loading, and aging infrastructure in the seismic design of waterfront structures.

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]