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Potential Engineering, PC

2012

Pennsylvania Office160 Acorn LaneStroudsburg, PA 18360

PH 570.688.9477FX 570.688.9471

New York Office32-11 35th AvenueLong Island City, NY 11106

PH 718.729.7010FX 718.729.7010www.potentialengineeringpc.com

AN INDEPTH LOOK AT THE WORK EXPERIENCES OF THE FIRM AND ITS PARTNERS

QUALIFICATIONS :

what it takes to tackle any phase of construction. when projects require specialized expertise, you will be ready.

SAM GHAIDA, P.E. - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER/PRESIDENTPA OFFICE - 570.688.9477NY OFFICE - 718.729.7010

www.potentialengineeringpc.com

2012

working with the best in the industry, we have

Within the pages of this comprehensive book you will find the work of an entity with its teams of engineers, architects, inspectors, and developers who produce innovative designs and subsequent realities for diversified structures.

As never before, our professionals are leveraging information modeling through intelligent integrated designs. In doing so, we are providing greater value to our clients and improving the lives of people with structures that perform with high-er efficiency, greater safety and more resilience through rigorous engineering modeling.

Potential Engineering, PC not only dreams of a better world, we work every day to design it.

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Potential Engineering,PC TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Company Profile Background Message from the President

Capabilities Approach Disciplines Services Partners

Partners OPERA Architects Allen Ghaida Studio Works

Infrastructure BQE Connector Ramp Bridge Inspection + Repairs Parking Garages Foundation Excavation + Underpinning Waterfront Bulkheads

Commercial Lexus Millennium Toyota Press Building Catering Facility Jones Beach Theatre Residential 84th Drive Brighton Beach Sylvaton Terrace Residential Dwellings Villa De Hempstead Vista Point

Institutional American Airlines Terminal Hofstra University Long Term Care Facility

Specialty Scaffolding Stair Detailing Solar Panels

Forensic + Testing Forensic Piers + Pile Loads Shop Drawings Wall Paneling Structural Steel

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BACKGROUND

Established in 1997, Potential Engineering, PC (PE) is primarily a structural engineering and consulting firm that specializes in the in-novative development, design and construction of infrastructure and building systems. Founded by current President, Samer Ghaida, PE, the company’s project portfolio has grown to include large and complex projects requiring specialized expertise.

PE provides services to a wide variety of government agencies, mu-nicipalities, institutions, industries, architects and developers. We at-tribute our long-lasting relationships with our clients to the talented, responsive, service-oriented professionals employed throughout the PE organization. It is our people that set us apart from other consul-tants and is what truly makes this company unique.

We take pride in the many projects we have successfully completed and enjoy the challenge of new and difficult engineering issues re-quiring innovative, yet practical, cost-effective solutions. Our firm’s commitment to provide quality engineering services and to work as a team with our clients is the reason they continue to turn to PE for engineering solutions.

Our values of teamwork, quality and commitment are the key ele-ments for our growth and continued success.

ABOUT POTENTIAL ENGINEERING, PC

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

ABOUT POTENTIAL ENGINEERING, PC

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Let me begin by saying thank you for allowing us to present this comprehensive document on behalf of the Potential Engineering, PC employees, associates, and most importantly, our clients who made this a reality.

As we look ahead, I would like to take this opportunity to re-affirm our commitment to continue to provide quality service and products to our repeat and new clients, as well as to assure our new and po-tential clients that their utmost satisfaction is our number one priority.

I have set much higher standards and goals for the future of our company. As a team and individually, we promise to thrive for ser-vices to our clients that are no less than perfect. To achieve those goals and objectives, we only request the opportunity to prove them. Consequently, we anticipate your confidence and trust in our abili-ties and accomplishments, as presented in this document. To our repeat clients, we extend our appreciation and promise of continued satisfaction in our services and professional responses to all your needs and inquiries.

Sincerely,

Sam Ghaida, P.E.President/Principal Engineer


APPROACHWorking with the most advanced design engines on the market today, coupled with

28 years of progressive engineering experience, Potential Engineering, PC (PE), can

model and truly deliver innovative solutions to complex structural problems.

The PE team posses the technical expertise and depth of resources required to meet the

needs of our clients in a timely, efficient and cost-effective matter. Our dedication to the

industry and to the successful completion of engineering projects is unparalleled. We

take pride in our accomplishments and exhaust all means to satisfy our clients.

The principals are directly involved in all aspects of the project, on a daily basis. There-

fore, we provide our clients with attentive service, quick response and sound decisions

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DISCIPLINESStructural Engineering is the primary service Potential Engineering, PC (PE) provides

to its clients. Using state-of-the art software, such as Bentley’s STAAD PRO and Tekla

Structures, coupled with our extensive experience, PE delivers high-quality projects,

competitively, efficiently, and cost effectively.

We are a team oriented professional corporation that understands the interactions be-

tween different disciplines to accomplish a task and complete a project. Our services ex-

tend from planning phases to closeouts, with all the other intermediate phases covered

to the satisfaction of our clients.

Our clients include individuals, professionals, contractors, private corporations, busi-

nesses and agencies.


SERVICES

In addition, PE provides construction support services including inspections, testings,

supervision, shop drawings, monitoring and forensics. PE also provides a one-source

service to our clients where in-association with PL Engineering, OPERA Architecture,

PRAVCO Inc, E-Steel Group, and STUDIO WORKS, all

design-build facets are integrated to include BIM, MEP, construction management

and construction.

- Buidings

- Bridges

- Gymnasiums

- Residential

- Special Structures

- Stadiums

- Towers

- Underpinning

- Sea Walls / Bulkheads

- Excavation Shoring

- Pile Tests

- Spread / Mat

- Coordination (IFC & STP Files)

- Estimating

- Managing

- Material Tracking

- Processing

- Scheduling

- CIP / PreCast Concrete

- Concrete Design

- Preparation + Review

- Structural Steel Design

- Wall Paneling Sub-Framing

- Construction Defects

- Repairs + Strengthening

- Structural + Geotechnical Failures

- Water Proofing + Roofing

STRUCTURAL

FOUNDATION SHOP DRAWING

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PARTNERS

Each of the associated team members are small enough that they can focus their ef-

forts on client needs and satisfaction rather than corporate profit levels. While PE and

each of the associated team members within their expertise are small, they are very well

known and respected for the quality and depth of their work and work products. As a

vibrant and growing firm having a broad range of skills, “We are dedicated to our client’s

needs and satisfaction”.

ARCHITECTURE

Gregory Marx De Pena, AIA, NCARBPrincipal Architect

San Diego Office 440 19th StreetSan Diego, CA 92102

Allen Ghaida, Assoc., AIAPrincipal Designer

San Diego Office 1400 Broadway Ave #1406San Diego, CA 92102

Paul A. Leon, P.E. CEM, LEED APPrincipal ENGINEERING - ENERGY MANAGEMENT -

COMMISSIONING 77 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563

M.E.P CONTRACTORS

Praveen Sharma, RPCPrincipalBUILDING ENVELOPE - WALL PANELING -

STEEL FABRICATION & ERECTION

245 Wescott Drive Rahway, NJ 07065


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Gregory Marx De Pena, AIA, NCARBPrincipal Architect

San Diego Office 440 19th StreetSan Diego, CA 92102



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Allen Ghaida, Assoc., AIAPrincipal Designer

San Diego Office 1400 Broadway Ave #1406San Diego, CA 92102

INFRASTRUCTURE

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#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: NYS Department of Trans-portation

Budget: $47,000,000

Construction: Post-Tension Concrete Segmental Bridge, CIP Piers on Spread Footing



B.Q.E CONNECTOR RAMP

Temporary Shoring - staged construction.

The replacement of the deteriorated 4-lane, 19-span, steel bridge connecting the Wil-liamsburg Bridge to Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in the heart of New York City im-posed an enormous challenge to the founder and president of Potential Engineering, PC, Mr. Sam Ghaida, P.E., of the design and construction team. As the project engi-neer for Daniel Frankfurt, PC, responsible for overseeing the design team of multiple specialty firms, including J. Muller International, the design and construction process was handled and executed in a professional and timely manner from start to finish.

The process involved all conceivable aspects of engineering, construction stagging, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT), scheduling and coordination with local agencies and sub-consultants. The precast/post tensioned concrete box girder is one of the few bridge superstructures designed and constructed in New York City.

STAGED CONSTRUCTION


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Bracing of new piers during staged construction of sege-mental bridge.

A collaborative endeavour with J. Muller International, a leader in such an application, provided a significant diversified experience for all parties involved. The narrow corri-dor with multiple street crossings and abutting road below, coupled with the congested and heavily populated neighborhood imposed a serious challenge for the maintenance and protection of traffic and construction stagging. Temporary ramps, dismantling of half of the existing bridge, shoring, underpinning, and relocation of sewer, drainage, watermains and utilities were part of the staged construction. In addition, the coordina-tion effort is not to be underestimated.

The design team included four (4) sub-consultants; and, multiple City, State and Fed-eral agencies which reviewed, commented and approved the project prior to construc-tion.

BRACING CONSTRUCTION

Half of existing bridge removed an the other half shored-up during the staged construction

TEMPORARY SHORING

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: NJ Rail Carriers Budget: $1,000,000 Construction: Repairs and Inspection



RARITAN RIVER BRIDGE

Failed Masonry Abutment and Deteriorated Sway Frames

Visual, hands-on, In-depth inspection of accessible areas and elements, load rating, repairs and reinforcement recommendations, and a budgetary cost estimate was pre-pared for the over a century old Bridgewater Rail Bridge by a team of Potential En-gineering, PC. The intent was to provide an evaluation and necessary repairs to maintain the operational integrity of the structure for transportation of material across.

The earliest repair work performed on the Bridge is dated October 1896. Since then, the Bridge has undergone major replacement, rehabilitation and repair work. Two (2) of the four (4) spans of Parker Type Truss Bridge were replaced in 1952 to an eight (8) span bridge on concrete piers, which remained in its current configuration at the time of inspection and evaluation.

PROJECT IMAGES


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The evaluation required an understanding of the critical elements and links in the su-perstructure, braces, and portal trusses. In addition, the substructure evaluation re-quired a thorough inspection of the bearings and their interaction with the piers and abutments.

The deficiencies and recommended repairs included, but were not limited to, ultrason-ic testing, replacement of turnbuckles and eye-bars, reinforcement of bearing plates, reinforcement of sway frames, vertical posts, and lower truss chords and replacement of masonry abutments. In addition, patching and repairs of existing concrete piers are required.

Turnbuckle & Rivets con-nections

INSPECTION OF MEMBERS

BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTUREDown rated structure to a single track capacity due to age and condition.

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Millennium Honda Budget: $4,000,000 Construction: Pre-cast Concrete



MILLENNIUM HONDA

Construction progressing and rear elevation

The four (4) level parking structure extension to the sales building at Millennium Honda in Hempstead, NY was modeled, designed and constructed with pre-cast concrete framing system on spread footing. The fabrication of structural elements was per-formed under strict quality control guidelines and supervision of Jersey Precast Cor-poration and shipped to site and erected by Redrock Industries.

To accommodate the client’s budget and requirements, Potential Engineering PC uti-lized in-house software during the planning stage of the project. The programs com-pared two alternatives: Pre-cast concrete versus Pre-stressed concrete system. After careful review and evaluation, it was decided from the outset to utilize a pre-cast con-crete framing systems for the project.

CONSTRUCTION + FINISH


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American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute specifications are adopted for the design and construction.

One of the capabilities Potential Engineering, PC had acquired is the integration of reinforcement bars and prestressing strands into the design models and generated detailed reinforcement shop drawings including Bill of Material and quantities of re-inforcement for the project. This includes profiles for dapped and straight strands as well as all embedded steel, dowels, stirrups, and ties. The project was executed on schedule and to the satisfaction of the owner and approving agencies.

Exterior Facade (left) and Pre-Cast Framing (right)

FACADE + GROUND FLOOR

PRECAST CONCRETE MODELReinforcement integrated into design model for shop drawing preparation.

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#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Multiple Budget: $16M (total) Construction:Concrete/Steel



UNDERPINNING + EXCAVATION

Steel encased concrete Soldier Pile and lagging with self drilling tie backs.

Potential Engineering, PC acquired the capability and successfully executed multiple projects in the NYC metropolitan area that involved underpinning of medium and high rise buildings and excavation shoring of up to thirty (30) feet (10 meters). The foun-dations underpinned ranged from rubble stone to concrete with varying degrees of structural integrity and stability were encountered during the process. This imposed significant challenges that required unique approaches for some of the projects, espe-cially old structures with unreinforced construction.

Self-drilling tie back anchors used at underpinning pits that exceeded 9 feet (3 meters) in depth. Performance and proof testing were executed on tie backs to ensure struc-tural capacity and adequacy.

TIE BACK + CANTILEVERED


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Depending on site conditions, the excavation shoring included cantilevered as well as tie backs with self-drilling anchors or wale-raker with concrete block (thrust blocks). The soldier piles included wide flanged steel beams, timber, steel pipes, or steel-en-cased concrete with reinforcement.

The wale-tie back or raker systems chosen depended on accessibility, surcharge loads, soil conditions and the contractor’s preferences. The tie back anchors varied from helical piles to self-drilling anchors with cement grout.

Wide flange steel with timber lagging Excavation Shoring

WALE RACKING SYSTEM

PROJECT SITE IMAGETwo level tie back system with self-drilling anchors.

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Multiple Budget: $5M (total) Construction: Steel, Com-posite, Vinyl, Fiberglass, wood



SEA WALL BULKHEADS

Installation of steel sheet pil-ing from land and a barge

Almost all types of sea wall bulkheads were designed and supervised during construc-tion by our firm in the New York City metropolitan area and Long Island. This includes, but not limited to, the following: Timber, Vinyl, Composite, Steel, Concrete, and Stone. The design included cantilevered and tie back systems. The tie backs applications ranged from concrete or steel deadman to self-drilling anchor rods. Different manu-facturers and suppliers were specified for the products.

Crane Material International’s products were mostly specified for the vinyl and com-posite sheeting. While, Skyline and other similar manufacturers specified for the steel sheeting. Depending on clients’ requirements, soil conditions, exposure and location, each project was unique in its design and execution.

CANTILEVERED + TIE BACK


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ASCE 7 requirements were implemented in the design, which includes wave and im-pact loads on walls. Assistance was provided to contractors in selecting equipment to be used during installation. All design plans were reviewed and approved by respec-tive agencies including Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

Construction supervision included shop drawings review and/or preparation, testing and inspections. During the last four years, thousands of linear feet under multiple contracts for sea wall bulkheads were designed and executed by Potential Engineer-ing, PC.

Timber cribing bulkhead and steel with self-drilling tie backs

TIMBER + STEEL PILING

STEEL SHEET PILING 830 FT (253 M) of steel sheetpiling (18 ft) to mud line installed from barges in a close proximity to existing structures

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#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Lexus of Massapequa Budget: $4.0 M Construction:OMF-Seel



LEXUS - SALES BUILDING

Structural Model and perspective view of a Lexus sales building

The new Lexus Sales Building is located at 2040 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, New York. The two level structure encompassed a showroom area, sales and office spaces, and interior and exterior parking areas. The 66,000 square feet building is to be constructed on pile foundation and structural steel framing.

As sub-consultant, responsible for the foundation and structural design, Potential En-gineering, PC has provided contract plans on this project. The design included provi-sions for future PV panels on the roof and special sunshade framing on the perimeter of the building. The timber piles were designed for a capacity of 30 tons each. In addition, a 20 feet high retaining wall on piles was part of the exterior parking area.

RENDERING + BIM MODEL


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The developed construction documents were based on NYS Building Code, ASCE 7, and International Building Code 2009. The contract plans were submitted to the agencies having jurisdiction for review and approval. The bid documents have been released and the project is close to being awarded.

Construction Support Services is not part of our scope of work on this project.

View of exterior and per-spective

BIM + FINISHED INTERIOR

FINISHED INTERIOR LOBBYfinished sales and showroom area

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Millennium Toyota Budget: 12 M Construction: Steel/Concrete



MILLENNIUM TOYOTA

Parking Deck during and after construction

The structural design and construction support services for the new three (3) level sales and service building was completely performed by Potential Engineering PC. The underground level (service area) has a footprint of over 100,000 square feet with multiple access ramps and car wash area.

The two (2) level sales and office areas above include a showroom, customer, ticket-ing, and office areas. The exterior parking deck includes multiple ramps to provide access to the three (3) streets at the property line. The construction support services included generating the shop drawings for the structural steel, special inspections for steel framing, high-strength bolting and welding.

SALES + SERVICE BUILDING




The shop drawing preparation included sequencing and phasing during erection, bill of material, CNC files for fabrication, erection, assembly and single parts drawings. High-density insulation was used in the design of the deck slab to accommodate not only the required capacity due to traffic loading, but also the energy requirements for the building envelope.

Ticketing area during and after construction

TICKETING DRIVEWAY

CUSTOMER + CAR SHOW steel framing at Show room and mezzanine during con-struction

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Richner Communica-tions Budget: $3.5M Construction: Steel - Mason-ry-Concrete



RICHNER COMMUNICATIONS

Wide open mezzanine floor area and building enclosure with special wide window openings

The project is located at 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, New York. The site was previously developed with a building of approximately 63,000 square feet of on-grade construction and a paved area that includes 17 parking spaces. The northerly interior section of the building was improved with approximately 22,000 square feet (2,045 square meters) on each of two levels of specialized light storage construction, totaling approximately 44,000 square feet (4,100 square meters). The new press building with the alterations and additions provides for a self-contained printing/publishing operation under one roof, including approximately 20,000 square feet of on-grade production area, 16,000 square feet of office and R&D space to be located on new second level, interior parking for 60 cars and exterior parking of 10 cars. The storage area at the northerly area, with self-storage on 1st level and record storage on the 2nd level are to be maintained. The new press building was designed and integrated to the existing

FRAMING + ENCLOSURE




warehouse/storage facility under multi-phased construction that included the separa-tion of the different areas and parking. The design incorporated heavy loads to accom-modate press machines and other equipment. The new building foundation integrated to existing foundation on building perimeter. The building enclosure was designed to accommodate wide window openings and mansard of light gauge framing.

The existing steel framing beams were re-used and columns were reinforced to ac-commodate the extension. The construction support services provided by Potential Engineering, PC included shop drawing preparation for structural steel and light gauge framing for building enclosure and mansard system. Window lintels were uniquely designed with built-up light gauge framing.

New and re-usable steel framing efficiently integrated into the design and construction.

STEEL FRAMING ERECTION

MODEL OF THE BUILDING Structural model used for the analysis and design

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Russo’s on The Bay Budget: $4.0 M Construction: Steel-Rein-forced Concrete



VETRO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Cantilevered Sheetpiling with dewatering system to retain basin water into construction site and design structural modeling

VETRO Restaurant & Lounge building was constructed on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, NY. The building includes an underwater cellar (by Shell Bank Basin) which is used as a kitchen, open dance/restaurant area, rooftop Bridal Suite and open Bar and seating area with a water fountain, a garden, and surrounded by tempered glass railing. The building is finished by 4 inch thick architectural stone.

The scope of work completed by Potential Engineering, PC included excavation sheet piling, pile foundation, and structural design, construction support services, and spe-cial inspections. The modeling, design and loading was based on the New York City Building Code. The excavation sheet piling included a continuous de-watering system. To minimize impact on adjacent property, the pile design is based on drilled-in/augered application driven-in at the tip five (5) feet only. The cellar floor and walls were de-

DEWATERING, PILING + BIM




signed with a “Bath tub” approach. The waterproofing system was integrated into the exterior to prevent water intrusion and ensure water tight application. The construction support services included the preparation of structural steel shop drawings, connec-tion design, and generating CNC files for fabrication.

In addition, the shop drawings and anchorage of the heavy stone finishing were re-viewed and approved. The erection was executed flawlessly. The special inspections included, but were not limited to, welding, high-strength bolting, cast-in-place concrete, and reinforced masonry.

Facade and excavation pit showing piling to support concrete slab and walls

FINISHING + EXCAVATION

PROJECT RENDERINGArchitectural rendering of the facility

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Redrock Industries Budget: $2.0 M Construction: Pre-cast concrete



JONES BEACH THEATER EXPANSION

During and after images of construction at upper level

The Jones Beach outdoor theater underwent a construction of a second level deck using the design-build concept with pre-cast concrete members. The expansion was a high angle circular structure adding second floor rows A-Z. The facility was complete with entrance and exit areas, raised handicap sections, filming and sound rooms and an elevator. The project was overseen by the New York State Department of Parks as the owners, and Beach Concepts as the operators.

As a member of a JV team with Galli Engineering PC, Potential Engineering, PC designed the structural concrete elements of this project. The structural elements in-cluded pre-cast floor planks, seating stadia, horizontal beams, pre-cast stairs, balcony panels and the entrance vomitory. The Jones Beach Theater was a fast track project, with all work done following the final concert in November and the first concert in May.

UPPER LEVEL EXPANSION




To achieve this schedule, the project utilized prefabricated / pre-cast concepts with pre-fabricated rake beams and pre-cast concrete members. All elements were designed utilizing the finite element modeling techniques with realistic boundary conditions and loadings as per ACI and ASCE 7 requirements. Pre-cast Concrete elements included inserts and attachments to inter-lock the members and to attach to the steel framing.

In addition, the team worked with the contractors to create unloading, lifting and erec-tion plans, as part of the construction support services provided. The construction sup-port services also included resolution of construction problems resulting from fitting the concrete panels over the structural steel framing.

Erection of pre-cast elements and a concert event

BEFORE + AFTER

LIVE EVENT VIEWHeavily populated theater during an event.

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#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Jackson Develop-ment Group Budget: $6.5 M Construction: Masonry & Precast concrete floor slabs



84TH DRIVE RESIDENTIAL

Lobby finishing and front elevation from 84th Drive.

The eight (8) story with a cellar residential building was constructed on 84th Drive in Queens, NY. The Ordinary Masonry Shear Wall (OMSW) system with 8 inch hollow core precast concrete plank floor was designed and constructed in accordance with New York City Building Code. The scope of work executed by Potential Engineering, PC (PE) included the foun-dation and structural design, construction support services, and special inspections during construction. In addition, PE generated the excavation shoring plans during construction. The foundation design included tie beams to connect the spread foot-ings and counteract the eccentricity caused by the exterior bearing walls.

LOBBY + ELEVATION


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The structural design included the connections between the precast planks and the masonry walls and the localized structural steel framing. The construction support services included the review and approval of pre-cast concrete planks, shoring and erection means and methods, and design and the detailing of unforeseen conditions during construction.

General views at rear of masonry building

BUILDING REAR ELEVATION

FOUNDATIONReinforced concrete founda-tion walls at cellar

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: D.Y.A. Construction, Inc. Budget: $10.5 M Construction: OMRF & Pre-cast Concrete Plank Floor



BRIGHTON BEACH AVE - RESIDENCE

Partial views of west and east elevations

The eight (8) story with an underground parking structure was constructed on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The construction of the 34,000 Square Foot residential building consisted of Ordinary Moment Resisting Steel Frame (OMRF) sup-porting 10 inch hollow core precast concrete planks and exterior prefabricated wall panels.

Potential Engineering PC, (PE) was retained to perform the construction support ser-vices including preparation and approval of structural steel shop drawings, connection design, special inspections of concrete foundation, cast-in-place concrete, concrete design mix, welding, high-strength bolting, masonry and structural stability.

PROJECT PROGRESS IMAGES




The tasks also included the review and approval of shop drawings for precast floor planks and exterior wall panels. In addition, PE generated the design and detailing of several unforeseen conditions that were overlooked during the design phase.

General elevations at front (north) and west sides


PROJECT PROGRESS IMAGESNote cantilever floor plank at balcony on west elevation

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: PSG Budget: $2.1 M Construction: OMRF



SYLVATON TERRACE - MIXED USE

Loads applied on Model and schematic view of building exterior

The structural and foundation design of the five (5) story residential and one-story commercial building was completed by Potential Engineering, PC (PE). The 33,400 square foot Ordinary Moment Resisting Steel Frame building consisted of 40 residen-tial units and multiple commercial spaces at street level. The project also consisted of renovating an adjacent concrete structure into a five (5) story commercial building and a three (3) level parking garage between the two buildings along Sylvaton Terrace in Staten Island, NY.

PE modeled and designed the three structures in accordance with New York City Build-ing Code. The estimated construction cost for the project exceeds $11 M. The scope of work included foundation and structural design to accommodate an additional four (4) stories on the mixed-use and commercial buildings, underpinning and excavation

SCHEMATIC VIEWS + DETAILS




shoring design, review and approval of shop drawings, connection and columns splice design and special inspections of related structural work.

Furthermore, due to the high water table, details for the specified waterproofing mem-brane was incorporated.

Stone and cornice at exterior and applied loads on struc-tural model

SCHEMATIC VIEWS + DETAILS

BIM STRUCTURAL MODELLateral and gravity loads applied on model for analysis and design.

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Mario Abitino Budget: $1.75 M Construction: OMRF



ABITINO RESIDENCE

Portions of the building exterior and structural steel model

The project is located on 11th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Due to zoning and code restraints, Potential Engineering, PC (PE) generated design plans to accommodate complete renovation, underpinning, and structural shoring while retaining the exterior building enclosure. Limited extension to the foot print was acceptable.

The scope of work for PE also included upgrading the structure to meet current code standards, structural steel shop drawings, and connection design. Several clearance constraints were accommodated during the design and construction that required in-triguing connection design and detailing.





The construction support services and special inspections included means and meth-ods for shoring during erection and load transfer of the existing structure, underpinning, foundation and sub-grade, concrete, structural stability, welding, and high-strength bolting.

The renovated residence acquired additional living space in the attic, the cellar with a new wine cellar room, kitchen, terraces, wide open living and dinning rooms with the limited extension in the foot print and retained building enclosure.

Curved with doomed stair-case.

STAIRCASE PRODUCT

COMPLETED PROJECTBuilding exterior at comple-tion

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Villa de Hempstead Realty Budget: $3.1 M Construction: Steel Frame



VILLA DE-HEMPSTEAD

During and After construc-tion

The project involved the construction of a six (6) story condominium building with a cellar in Hempstead, NY. The tasks performed by Potential Engineering, PC included the foundation and structural design, controlled inspections, and construction support services.

The foundation design included reinforced spread footing on undisturbed soil with re-inforced concrete basement walls and ground floor framing to accommodate truck loading. The steel moment-resisting frame was designed using the Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for seismic forces has a unique feature.




Software licensed to Potential Engineering, PC

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The exterior building enclosure walls are supported on cantilevered beams with col-umns recessed inside the structure. Thus, special attention was required to minimize deflections to prevent future cracking of the facade finishing.

The controlled inspections included cast-in-place concrete, structural safety and sta-bility, steel erection and high-strength bolting, welding, concrete design mix, and soil compaction testing. The construction support services included the design of connec-tions, review and approve structural steel shop drawings and oversight of the general contractor and subcontractors.

Completed building and interior framing during con-struction


BIM STRUCTURAL MODEL3-D Structural Design Model with applied loading

#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: King’s Associates Budget: $26 M Construction: CIP CON-CRETE & OMRF STEEL

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CROWN LANDMARK - VISTA POINTE

Partial Front Elevation and model of foundation with ramps.

The Crown Landmark at Vista Pointe is located in College point, NY on the East River across from LaGuardia Airport. It is a condominium building which integrated a new twin five (5) story structure to an existing three (3) story brick building, and two levels of underground parking, 20 feet (6 m) below water level. The project accommodates 134 condominiums, 139 parking spaces, in-ground swimming pool, a public walkway and boat slips floating docks.

As sub-consultants responsible for the design and construction support services of the structural and foundation design, Potential Engineering, PC (PE) generated design plans for the underpinning of the existing three (3) story brick building, cantilevered ex-cavation steel sheet-piling to accommodate continuous de-watering for the excavated pit, waterproofing membrane, 50 ton steel filled concrete piles, pile caps, flat slab

ELEVATION + FOUNDATION




parking deck, ramps, framing for in-ground swimming pool, structural steel framing, and connection design and detailing. To alleviate vibration impact on the existing three story brick and adjacent properties, the project specifications included drilled/augered piles in lieu of driven piles to be used.

To meet code and zoning requirements specially designed parking level slabs with minimum thicknesses were designed utilizing the finite element modeling techniques. The entire structure was modeled and designed in accordance with the New York City Building Code. All loads and load combinations including seismic and wind superim-posed on the structure met the ASCE 7 specifications.

Finite Element modeling of flat slab, pile cap, and piles

ANALYSIS + DESIGN

BIM STRUCTURAL MODELIntegrated CIP Concrete and Steel Framing

INSTITUTIONAL

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American Airlines Terminals had undergone a phased construction extension at JFK Airport in New York. The scope of work undertook by Potential Engineering PC in the process was the design development of shop drawings for a sixty (60) feet high tem-porary wall and framing for mezzanine area.

The temporary wall was part of a phased construction. Subsequently, the wall re-mained and became permanent. The mezzanine framing consisted of light gauge ma-terial with elaborate built-up columns.

Wall Exterior during con-struction and partial shop drawing.

AMERICAN AIRLINES TERMINAL - JFK Client: American Airlines Budget: Unknown Construction: Light gauge framing

ELEVATION + SECTION

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The modeled truss wall, sub-framing, and wall panels including connections/at-tachments that were designed and analyzed to meet New York City Building Code and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) requirements including buckling analy-sis.

The construction support services included the preparation of detailed shop drawings and performance of special inspections to ensure proper execution of the intended design and construction.

General view of trussed wall and mezzanine

Lateral wind loading on anal-ysis model and mezzanine/office light gauge framing

ANALYSIS BIM + FRAMING

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION



#TITLE OF PROJECTClient: Hofstra University Budget: Unknown Construction: Steel

During presidential elections, the Republican National Committee held one of the debates in the Sports Arena at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. To accommodate the event, Potential Engineering, PC (PE) was retained to perform structural analysis of the existing roof trusses to support additional suspended loads at various locations throughout the truss span.

These loads included heavy audio and video equipment, lighting, etc. To perform the task and insure structural integrity of the roof framing system during the event, the roof trusses were modeled to include intended design dead loads and other applicable loads, as per New York State Building Code, including snow load and load combinations.

Existing and modeled truss with supporting loads

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY - SPORTS ARENA

ROOF TRUSS SYSTEM



The analysis results, based on the allowable stresses and displacement at panel points for the various type of trusses, spans, loadings, were depicted on drawings to be used during erection of sound, lighting, and video systems to accommodate the event and similar events to be conducted in the future by Hofstra University.

Sports Arena at Hofstra University.

GENERAL - ARENA

TRUSS ANALYSIS MODELTruss Model with loading and displaced shape.



Erection of initial shipment of steel and roof mansard

The Roosevelt Long Term Facility is a three (3) Story with a basement, 110,000 square feet building constructed in Edison, NJ. Potential Engineering, PC (PE) conducted the construction support services during the construction of the steel frame and masonry shear wall facility.

The services provided included modeling of the structure, the design of the steel frame connection; generate erection and assemble shop drawings for the structural steel and light gauge walls, mansard and portal frames.

Client: Pravco, Inc Budget: $16.5 M Construction: STEEL & MSW

ROOSEVELT LONG TERM FACILITY




Model used to generate shop drawings

General views during con-struction

In the process, PE prepared design modules for the connection design which is appli-cable to any similar project. The design modules were developed to meet the require-ments of AISC.

During erection, PE worked closely with the contractor in phasing the steel fabrication, shipment to site, and crane pick location. The operations were performed smoothly without any glitches.

BIM MODEL - STRUCTURAL


SPECIALTY

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Design model of outrig-ger framing and exterior scaffolding on a high-rise building

For over ten years and on dozens of projects in Manhattan, NY, Potential Engineering, PC (PE) has provided temporary scaffolding, sidewalk bridging, and hoisting fram-ing designs to BREND RENOVATION. The designs and calculations met the require-ments of OSHA and New York City Cranes & Derricks Agency (CD5).

The scaffolding and hoisting systems were temporary erected on mid-rise to high-rise buildings in NYC to facilitate renovation work on building facades, floor/roof framing and roofing repairs and/or replacements. In addition, several projects involved struc-tural shoring and construction staging to accommodate replacement and/or reinforce-ment of deteriorated structural beams or columns. The scaffolding and hoisting sys-

Client: BREND RENOVA-TION Budget: Unknown Construction: Temporary

SCAFFOLDING & HOISTING

OUTRIGGER + SCAFFOLDING


Potential Engineering,PC SPECIALTY

Special scaffolding around a monument (no tie-in) and model of hoisting system

Scaffolding with one level platform on a mid-rise build-ing

tems provided efficient satisfied multiple purpose operations and loadings including light, medium and heavy duty loadings at multiple-level platforms along the building elevation. Furthermore, specially designed scaffolding to renovate landmark statutes and monuments where no tie-in or bracing into the structure is acceptable.

Thus, independently supported scaffolding systems were provided. In addition to in-dustry standard Delta and Tractel Winsafe hoisting systems, PE developed light weight steel and aluminum hoisting system for ease of hauling and erection at several occa-sions.

SCAFFOLDING + HOISTING

SCAFFOLDING ERECTION



Wood and Steel staircases

Potential Engineering, PC (PE) utilized part of its endeavors in the design of specialty staircases of different geometric shapes, boundary conditions and materials. The proj-ects were mainly at high-end residential buildings and restaurants in Manhattan, New York. The geometry encompassed elliptical, helical, circular, curved, and rectangular shaped staircases.

The material included composite steel, wood and heavy gauge metals. The heavy gauge metal staircases were lazer-cut and break-formed in large pieces to minimize welding. The boundary conditions and supports were minimized, in many cases, to provide aesthetics.

SPECIAL STAIRCASESClient: Multiple Budget: varies Construction: Metal, wood, steel and composite

STRUCTURAL MODELING



Heavy Gauge Metal Stair-case

Heavy gauge metal and steel curved stairs

The finite element modeling included bi-axial bending and buckling analysis of stair stringers, treads, or heavy gauge metal sidings. The loading and analysis results were based on the International Building Code and New York City Building Code require-ments. Shop drawings were prepared, or reviewed, revised, and approved by PE.

FINITE ELEMENT MODELS

LAZER CUT FORMED STAIRS



Steel dunnage to support PV panels

The US Federal Government mandates and incentives for solar power had brought multiple projects to Potential Engineering, PC (PE). Most, if not all of the projects, were in the State of New Jersey. As the structural engineer/consultant, PE was re-sponsible of the structural integrity of the roof framing and the racking system to sup-port the additional loads, whether dead loads and wind induced loads.

The variety of roof framing analyzed ranged from very old systems that are no lon-ger in-use to relatively new construction. The photo voltaic (PV) panels and the rack-ing systems are also diversified. A significant number of manufacturers utilize different racking and support systems and configurations, based on propriety wind tunnel testing.

Client: PRAVCO, INC / Chris Andersen Roofing Budget: Unknown Construction: Racking Systems

SOLAR ENERGY

DESIGN OF SYSTEM



NOTE: ALL "Z" PURLINS ARE 12 GA.

DESCRIPTION

PROJECT NAME

DRAWN BY

DATE DRAWN

JOB No. DRG No.

PRAVCO, INC245 WESCOTT DRRAHWAY, NJ

ERECTION PLAN PV PANEL - DUNNAGE

09/01/2011 PEC11 E2

B22 L3X3X38/

PERSPECTIVE

p2 FL38/ "X6

C4 PIPE4STD

p2 FL38/ "X6

P8 FL34/ "X7 12/

p2 FL38/ "X6

C11 PIPE4STDp2 FL38/ "X6

A3 L4X4X516/

P8 FL34/ "X7 12/AB1 ROD34/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

P8 FL34/ "X7 12/

AB1 ROD34/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

P8 FL34/ "X7 12/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/P4 FL38/ "X2 12/P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

AB1 ROD34/P4 FL38/ "X2 12/AB1 ROD34/

P8 FL34/ "X7 12/P2 FL38/ "X2 12/P1 FL38/ "X2 12/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

P3 FL38/ "X2 12/

C8

WT4

X9

C7

WT4

X9

C6

WT4

X9

C5

WT4

X9

P5 FL38/ "X2 12/A1 L4X4X516/

A2 L4X4X516/

B10 L3X3X38/

C10 PIPE4STDp2 FL38/ "X6

C9 PIPE4STD

p2 FL38/ "X6

C2 PIPE4STD

A4 L4X4X516/B15 L3X3X38/

p2 FL38/ "X6

A3 L4X4X516/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

B24 L3X3X38/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

p2 FL38/ "X6

P5 FL38/ "X2 12/

P3 FL38/ "X2 12/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

p2 FL38/ "X6

p2 FL38/ "X6

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

Z7 Z10X5.5

A2 L4X4X516/

p2 FL38/ "X6

B26 W6X12

A1 L4X4X516/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/C10 PIPE4STD

p2 FL38/ "X6

C3 PIPE4STD

B1 W6X12

p2 FL38/ "X6

Z3 Z10X5.5

C2 PIPE4STD

Z3 Z10X5.5 Z8 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

Z2 Z10X5.5

A2 L4X4X516/

A1 L4X4X516/

B11 L3X3X38/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

B8 L3X3X 38/

B9 L3X3X3 8/

C3 PIPE4STD

Z2 Z10X5.5

B17 L3X3X 38/

Z3 Z10X5.5

B13 W6X12

Z6 Z10X5.5

Z2 Z10X5.5

A4 L4X4X516/B14 L3X3X38/

p2 FL38/ "X6

B18 L3X3X38/

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5p2 FL38/ "X6

B20 L3X3X38/

p2 FL38/ "X6

B16 W6X12

p2 FL38/ "X6

p2 FL38/ "X6

p2 FL38/ "X6

B6 W6X12

p2 FL38/ "X6

C4 PIPE4STD

C2 PIPE4STD

p2 FL38/ "X6

Z3 Z10X5.5

B12 W6X12Z2 Z10X5.5

Z2 Z10X5.5

B2 W6X12

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5p2 FL38/ "X6

p2 FL38/ "X6

B20 L3X3X38/

p2 FL38/ "X6C3 PIPE4STD

Z3 Z10X5.5

B19 L3X3X 38/

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

C4

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Z3 Z10X5.5

B19 L3X3X 38/

p2 FL38/ "X6

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

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p2 FL38/ "X6

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Z3 Z10X5.5

p2 FL38/ "X6

p2 FL38/ "X6

C3 PIPE4STD

B20 L3X3X38/

Z3 Z10X5.5

B2 W6X12Z3 Z10X5.5

p2 FL38/ "X6

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

p2 FL38/ "X6

p2 FL38/ "X6

C2 PIPE4STD

B19 L3X3X 38/

B19 L3X3X 38/

B20 L3X3X38/ p2 FL38/ "X6

P10 FL38/ "X2 12/P1 FL38/ "X2 12/

P8 FL34/ "X7 12/

AB1 ROD34/

C4 PIPE4STD

AB1 ROD34/

P8 FL34/ "X7 12/

p2 FL38/ "X6

AB1 ROD34/

C12 PIPE4STD

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

P8 FL34/ "X7 12/

B2 W6X12

Z3 Z10X5.5

B21 W6X12

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z3 Z10X5.5

C7

WT4

X9

C6

WT4

X9

C14

WT4

X9

B31 W6X12

p2 FL38/ "X6

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/P4 FL38/ "X2 12/A3 L4X4X516/A4 L4X4X516/

B28 L3X3X38/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/B30 L3X3X38/

P4 FL38/ "X2 12/

A4 L4X4X516/

B29 L3X3X38/A3 L4X4X516/

Z3 Z10X5.5

Z7 Z10X5.5

Z7 Z10X5.5

B32 L3X3X38/

A1 L4X4X516/

A2 L4X4X516/p2 FL38/ "X6

p2 FL38/ "X6

B27 W6X12Z8 Z10X5.5

Z8 Z10X5.5

C15

WT4

X9C13 PIPE4STDB25 L3X3X38/B23 L3X3X38/ Dunnage framing to support

racking/PV Panels

PE’s contribution to the process included investigation and analysis of the structural framing, design and/or review of manufacturer racking system, superimposing, using ASCE 7 additional drag, uplift, down-push forces on the structure, prepare calculations and approve application.

In some applications, reinforcement of inadequate conditions were implemented, dun-nage added, or recommendation was given to relocate or abandon the project for inadequacy of the structure to sustain additional loads.

RACKING SYSTEM DESIGN

Racking system being installed on roof

PV PANEL INSTALLATION

FORENSIC + TESTING

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Collapse of open web joist and reinforcement

Structural and construction failures, litigations, and investigations are aspects that Po-tential Engineering, PC (PE) provides when called upon. As expert witnesses, PE conducts structural and foundation investigation and provides litigation services. The failures caused by design errors and omissions, settlement and structural cracking, excessive loading, fire damage, flooding and hurricanes are investigated and forensic engineering reporting generated.

Client: MULTIPLE Budget: Varies Construction: Steel, ma-sonry, Brick, etc.

FORENSIC ENGINEERING

SNOW LOAD FAILURES


Potential Engineering,PC FORENSIC + TESTING

Drifting snow from upper roof to lower roof causing failure on multiple open web joists at lower roof framing.

Exterior wall panel failure at Meadowland Snowdome caused by sliding snow and Masonry wall failure due to hurricane

The reports generated are comprehensive. They include evaluation and justifications of causes, rectifications and/or recommendations for repairs, replacement, and cost estimates. The appendices include engineering data and calculations with drawings, sketches and details that support report findings and recommendations.

HURRICANE / SNOW LOAD

REMOVAL OF SNOW



#TITLE OF PROJECT

As required by the New York City Building Code, numerous pile load tests and pile driving supervision was performed by Potential Engineering, PC (PE) on projects in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, NY. Pile testing and pile driving, drilling or auger-ing included steel, wood, steel encased concrete piles, helical, and self-drilling piles was performed. The piles tested ranged from 60 to 300 tons.

The reports were generated in accordance to the requirements of New York City Build-ing Codes for strength and settlement. Wave equation analysis were utilized in some situations based on the requirements or specifications of the reviewing agencies, which pre-determines the equipment and the torque to be used during the installation, in ad-

Helical Pile testing and steel pile driving

Client: Multiple Budget: varies Construction: Wood and Helical Piling

DRIVING OF PILES

PILE LOAD TESTING


Potential Engineering,PC FORENSIC + TESTING

dition to the anticipated pile penetration into the substrata and the required stiffness of the hammer cushion. The test methods were performed based on ASTM Designation: D 4945-08 for High-Strain Dynamic Testing, Designation: D 1143 for Static Axial Com-pression Load, and Designation: Static Axial Tensile Load. In some applications, PE re-designed the piles based on field conditions and contractors concerns.

Helical Pile being tested

Constructed building on piles tested PE and pile load test setup supervised by PE

PILE LOAD TEST SETUP

PILES AND PILE LOAD TESTS

SHOP DRAWINGS

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Wall framing images of details and erection

Generating, review, and design of building enclosure/wall panel systems is another service that Potential Engineering, PC (PE) undertakes. We have worked and gained significant experience with products and materials, including composite, steel, titani-um-zinc, and aluminum from many manufacturers. Design calculations, detailed shop drawings and schedules, connection fasteners and assemblies are provided for erec-tion.

The light gauge and/or aluminum framing for long and wide span openings for win-dows, louvers, and floor levels are being designed taking into consideration biaxial bending and buckling under severe loading conditions, including blast load, as per ap-

WALL PANELS BUILDING ENCLOSURESClient: Multiple Budget: varies Construction: Centria, Rheinzink, Firestone UNA-CLAD, UNA-Core, Englert, Tech-Clad, Translucent, PAC-CLAD, Terne-coated stainless steel (TCS II), etc.

WALL FRAMING: BUILT-UP


Potential Engineering,PC SHOP DRAWINGS

Construction images of additions.

BR-28, 22 ga, metal panel wall system by Morin

plicable code requirements of the agencies having jurisdiction and the contract speci-fications. As sub-consultants, PE provided indirect services to agencies, such as Port Authority of NY & NJ, NJ Transit, Novartis, UMDNJ, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Newark Liberty International Airport, Columbia University, Queens Hospital, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Morristown Airport, Monmouth University, etc.

CLOSE-UP IMAGE OF DETAIL

UMDNJ-ADDITION TO ICPH



Close-up of framing and staircase with railing

The GREEENHOPE Building is over 43,000 square feet floor area located on East 119th Street, Manhattan, NY. It is an eight (8)-Story building with a bulkhead and a cellar. Potential Engineering, PC (PE) provided connection design and structural steel shop drawings for this project.

The connection design calculations included simple, moment resisting, column splic-ing and the inverted “V” concentrically braced frames. From the structural model, shop drawings were generated for erection, assembly, and single parts. PE addressed and resolved several field conditions that required re-design of members and connections.

Client: NYS-OASAS/E-STEEL GROUP Budget: Unavailable Construction: OMF-CBF Dual System

GREENHOPE

BIM MODELS



Inverted “V” Brace connec-tion design and detailing

To successfully generate the model, a thorough understanding of the structural, ar-chitectural, and M/E/P contract plans and the intent of the design team was required. Accordingly, Several Requests For Information (RFI) were generated in order to com-plete the structural model and produce the shop drawings.

BRACE CONNECTION

PERSPECTIVEGeneral view of the structural model for the eight (8) story with bulkhead building.



Field Welded moment con-nection and simple “knife” shear tab - Job Standard Detail

Client: New Jersey DOE Budget: Unknown Construction: Steel OMF

PASSAIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Passaic Elementary School is a three (3) Story with 125,000 square foot floor area, constructed on Main Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey. Potential Engineering, PC (PE) provided connection design and structural steel shop drawings for this project that exceeded 950 tons. The connection design calculations included simple, moment resisting, skewed and column splicing. From the structural model, shop drawings were generated for erection including sequencing, assembly, and single parts.

PE addressed and resolved several field conditions that required re-design of mem-bers and connections. To successfully generate the model, a thorough understanding of the structural, architectural, and M/E/P contract plans and the intent of the design

CONNECTION DETAILS



Partial view of structure/school being erected.

Connection design incor-porated into the structural model

team was required. Accordingly, Several Requests For Information (RFI) were gener-ated in order to complete the structural model and produce the shop drawings. The project specifications included generating Job Standards (JS) and Erection Drawings (JE) to assist in developing repetitive details, whether shop or field, welded or bolted.

JE contained (for each piece) the erection mark, the JS connection mark, beam copes and blocks, the location, size and reinforcing of beam penetrations, the elevation of top of beam, (where sloped) the elevation of the work point of both ends, camber, and any projecting elements.

ERECTION IN PROGRESS

CLOSE UP DETAIL



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