Overview of the Course

Why should I register?

Wharf Rehabilitation involves more than just making repairs after accidents or repairing long-term deterioration. Usually a wharf structure will require rehabilitation because the intended use of the existing facility will be different than what was anticipated in the original design, or operations may be resuming at unused or abandoned facilities.

There are no specific codes or standards, which deal exclusively with the rehabilitation of wharves. Design guidance can come from several different sources, including various sections of the of applicable CSA standards, ASTM Standards, PIANC Guidelines, textbooks, manufacturer's product catalogues, and many other sources.

This workshop focuses on the courses of wharf structure deterioration and practical, real-world maintenance program and measures needed to mitigate deterioration.

Course Outline

This course will contain practical, real world information on wharf rehabilitation, including:
- Using historical data sources, including original design criteria and as-built drawings
- Functional and dimensional requirements of proposed uses
- Applicable codes and standards
- Loading, including live, environmental, equipment, vehicular, vessel berthing and mooring loads
- Structural analysis techniques for existing wharf structures
- Foundation analysis and load testing of piles
- Inspection requirements for assessment of existing structures, including field investigation strategy and technique
- Overview of typical deterioration and damage to wharf elements, including estimating useful life, restoring load
    bearing capacity, and extending the useful life of elements in a wharf structure

Case studies:

- Installation of a relieving platform at Berth 31 in St. John's, NF, to upgrade permissible surcharge loads from 20 kPa to 50 kPa
- Structural analysis and the repair and restoration of concrete piles at the commercial wharf in Stephenville, NF
- Rehabilitation of the existing fishing wharf in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
- Structural analysis and load testing of piles for crane supporting beam at the commercial wharf in Les Méchins, Quebec.

Course Special Feature

How will the content be presented?

The training is designed to build confidence and competence. Informal and interactive, this workshop's format includes group discussions and examples on key concepts. Examples will be relevant to your professional concerns and will relate to your own personal objectives. These may identified and attached to the Registration Form.

Learning Outcomes
- Structural analysis techniques for existing wharf structures
- Practical learning from case studies
- Skill to evaluate and undertake condition survey of existing marine wharf structures
- Knowledge of engineering design considerations and construction techniques that minimize deterioration
- Familiarity with the materials and methods/strategies used in the rehabilitation of concrete, steel and timber wharf
     structures in the Canadian marine environment

The Animator

Mr. Ennio De Curtis' work experience since 1972 has been primarily in the field of structural and foundation design of harbour facilities. Mr. De Curtis was an expert within Public Works Canada in harbour facility design. Regional staff throughout Canada consulted him frequently on design and construction issues involving difficult or unusual circumstances.

In addition to the design of new structures, Mr. De Curtis is frequently involved in the evaluation of existing facilities with regard to their structural capacity, remaining useful life and feasible repair options. He has considerable experience in the co-ordination and management of other engineering disciplines associated with marine works.

Due to his broad experience in the field, Mr. De Curtis is often asked to speak at technical conferences and participate on technical committees on the design and construction of harbour facilities. Mr. De Curtis is the chairman of the technical committee for the development of CSA Standard S826 - Ferry Boarding Facilities and is a contributing member of the PIANC, Working Group 31 - Life Cycle Management of Port Structures, General Principals. In the past two years he has also prepared and presented seminars on "Practical Wharf Rehabilitation Strategies".

Quality of The Course

How will I identify the session's excellence?

Development and planning of this workshop has involved input and consultation at the national, regional and local levels of CSCE. It is designed to respond to practical needs. The number of registrants accommodated is limited to assure optimal interaction.

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration (Victoria, before May 20, 2002; St. John's, before May 27, 2002)
-CSCE member                  $995 + tax
-Newly enrolling member    $995+$90=$1085 + tax (*)
-Non-member                    $1050 + tax

Open Registration (Victoria , after May 20, 2002; St. John's, after May 27, 2002)
-CSCE member                  $1060 + tax
-Newly enrolling member    $1060+$90=$1150 + tax (*)
-Non-member                    $1135 + tax

(*) Special introductory membership fee.

For organizations sending more than one participant, a 10% discount applies to the second and subsequent registrations.

Information and registrations: please contact Carolyn at EPIC, 1-888-374-2338 ext. Info: please contact CSCE.

CSCE
4920 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Suite 201
Montreal (QC) H3Z 1N1
Tel.: (514) 933-2634
Fax : (514) 933-3504
Professional Development: Mahmoud Lardjane; mahmoud@csce.ca
Membership: membership@csce.ca
www.csce.ca

Further details on this workshop will be posted as they become available.

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Last Updated March 21, 2002 9:32:43 AM