Welcome to ASCE Seattle COPRI


Welcome to the local ASCE Seattle COPRI Committee (formerly “Ports & Harbors”). COPRI seeks to advance the practice of coastal, ocean, port, waterways, riverine and wetlands engineering for the benefit of society.  Our local COPRI Seattle committee is led by local engineers, scientists, and other professionals who share a link to the waterfront environment.

Register with Seattle COPRI


Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a current student, we welcome your attendance and participation at Seattle COPRI activities.  And for professionals working in local government, in consulting, in academia, and as students, we look forward to seeing you at one of our monthly meetings.

Please email [email protected] with REGISTER in the subject line to register for email communications. Registered persons will receive email updates, including event registration instructions, for each upcoming event a few weeks before the date of event. 

Search “ASCE Seattle COPRI” within LinkedIn to find additional information.

ASCE Seattle COPRI Events

See our LinkedIn page for event information including registration.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13579673/

Effective Fall 2024, COPRI meetings will commence on a quarterly basis, with
occasional additional functions, usually on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. In-person meetings vary by location. We typically post event information 2-4 weeks prior to each event.

Following is a summary of upcoming meetings as of June 2024.

Upcoming Meetings

Wed September 18, 2024 – Design of a Dampened Stiff Leg Mooring System and Foundations at McMurdo Station, Antarctica

  • Topic: Design of a Dampened Stiff Leg Mooring System and Foundations at McMurdo Station, Antarctica 
  • Presenter: Daryl English, PE, SE, P.Eng, ENV SP, Moffatt & Nichol
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: TBD

Previous Meetings

Wed May 22, 2024 – Offshore Wind “Drinks” Social Hour

  • Topic: Offshore Wind “Drinks” Social Hour
  • Presenter: N/A
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Stoup Brewing on Broadway, Seattle

Wed April 17, 2024 – Concrete Shear Capacity Code Revisions

  • Topic: When More Isn't More: Concrete Shear Capacity Code Revisions
  • Presenter: Alan Chun, WSP
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Ivar’s Salmon House, Northlake area, Seattle, WA

Wed February 21, 2024 – South Sound Happy Hour

  • Topic: South Sound Happy Hour
  • Presenter: N/A
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom, Tacoma, WA

Wed January 17, 2024 – Seismic Risk and Resilience Assessment

  • Topic: Seismic Risk and Resilience Assessment: A New Perspective for Waterfront
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Presenter: Dr. Ali Khansefid, KPFF
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Ivar’s Salmon House, Northlake area, Seattle, WA

Wed October 18, 2023 – Federal Regulatory Updates Impacting Port Projects

  • Topic: Federal Regulatory Updates Impacting Port Projects
  • Presenter: Rachael L. Lipinski, Of Counsel, Van Ness Feldman LLP
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Ivar’s Salmon House, Northlake area, Seattle, WA

Wed September 20, 2023 – 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes in Coastal Areas of Iskenderun, Turkiye

  • Topic: February 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes in Coastal Areas of Iskenderun, Turkiye 
  • Presenter: Ozgun Numanoglu, PhD, Schnabel Engineering
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Ivar’s Salmon House, Northlake area, Seattle, WA

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – Offshore Wind “Drinks” Social Hour

  • Topic: Offshore Wind “Drinks” Social Hour
  • Presenter: N/A
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Optimism Brewing on Broadway, Seattle

Thursday, April 20, 2023 – Large Floating Structures Short Course

  • Topic: Large Floating Structures Short Course
  • Presenter: Jim Parkins, Concrete Technology and Frank Yang, Moffatt & Nichol
  • Venue: In-Person with Zoom Option
  • Location: Ivar’s Salmon House, Northlake area, Seattle, WA

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – Port of Everett Norton Terminal Development

  • Topic: Port of Everett Norton Terminal Development
  • Presenter: Elise Gronewald, Port of Everett; Nathan Watson, KPFF
  • Venue: In-Person with Zoom Option
  • Location: Seattle Public Library, Downtown Branch

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – Mitigating Risk Associated with Utility Infrastructure

  • Topic: ASCE’s Newly Published Standards and Prescribed Best Practices for Mitigating Risk Associated with Utility Infrastructure on Transportation (Ports) Projects. 
  • Presenters: Philip J. Meis, Utility Mapping Services; James H. Anspach, Affiliate Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, J.H. Anspach Consulting; and Jacob Roland, Utility Mapping Services
  • Venue: Zoom Meeting Only

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - ASCE/COPRI Piers and Wharves Standards

  • Topic: ASCE/COPRI Piers and Wharves Standards
  • Presenter: Omar Jaradat, Moffatt & Nichol
  • Venue: In-Person with Zoom Option
  • Location: Port of Seattle Administrative Offices, Pier 69