PSPE 2013 Conference Invitation 2013-07-12

Professional networking, entertainment, and education. Peer reviewed sessions, sporting clays, and horse racing. Add Professional Engineers and their families and you’ll fi nd the perfect conference formula. Join us!

PSPE 2013 ConferenceHoliday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey

Grantville, PA

September 18 - 21, 2013

Spouse ActivityFriday, September 20, 2013Hershey Gardens

We will meet in the lobby of the hotel at 10:00 to drive to the Gardens. After touring the gardens, we will have lunch at Harvest restaurant in Hotel Hershey. We will order off the menu. If time permits and there is interest, we can tour the Hershey Story Museum in downtown Hershey. The museum will be the alternate activity should the weather not permit us to tour the gardens. (There is no overall spouse registration fee for the conference. Spouses are welcome to purchase tickets to the events as needed.)

Hotel AccomodationsHoliday Inn Harrisburg-HersheyI-81 Exit 80604 Station Road | Grantville, PA 17028717.469.0661

Overnight stay includes full breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant PSPE rate: $105 (11% tax will be added)Call on or before September 4, 2013 to receive the PSPE rate.

2nd Annual PSPE Sporting Clay ShootWednesday, September 18Palmyra Sportsman’s Association | 410 Sportsman Road, Annville, PA 17003

2 rounds of 25 targets each. Trap shoot targets, shells, and a gun for those who need one (12 or 20 gauge), are included in the $40 fee

The group will eat lunch at Hoss’s Family Restaurant in Annville after the shoot. (Lunch is pay as you go.)

What to WearBusiness to business casual attire is acceptable for all daytime sessions and for Thursday evening. Wear layers to be comfortable in the hotel.

Friday evening reception and banquet dress code is semi-formal to formal.

Hershey Theatre15 E. Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033www.hersheytheatre.comThis magnifi cent theatre in downtown Hershey has established itself as the area's premier performing arts center, presenting the fi nest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and dance attractions, and world-renowned entertainers.

Hershey Gardens170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033www.hersheygardens.orgEstablished by Milton Hershey, Hershey Gardens features over 23 acres of horticultural excellence. Filled with magnifi cent theme gardens, colorful seasonal displays, the seasonal outdoor Butterfl y House and the renowned rose garden fi lled with 7,500 blooms,

Antique Auto Museum161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PAwww.aacamuseum.orgThe Antique Automobile Club of America Museum displays vintage automobiles in unique scenes and settings. Stroll through eight decades in time traveling from New York to San Francisco. It’s a trip down memory lane. See cars your grandparents or parents drove as well as those from your early driving days.

HersheyPark100 West HersheyPark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033www.hersheypark.comPacked with 11 thrilling coasters, 20+ rides for kids, live entertainment, and nine water-play attractions, Hersheypark is too much happy for just one day!

Th ings to do in Hershey!As recommended by TripAdvisor.com

The Hershey Story63 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033www.hersheystory.orgExplore the rags to riches accomplishments of an American entrepreneur who used his personal wealth to enrich the lives of others. Hear never-before-shared stories of his innovation and determination. Find out how Mr. Hershey revolutionized the process of making milk chocolate.

Adventure Sports in Hershey3010 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033www.adventurehershey.comThis family entertainment center located on ten acres of beautiful countryside with its fl owers, waterfalls, and covered decks off ers a respite from work. The park off ers entertainment for the whole family and features go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, batting cages, video arcade and snack area.

Founder's Hall at Milton Hershey School1201 Homestead Lane, Hershey, PA 17033www.mhs-pa.org/about/visitors-centerThe Visitors Center is located in Founders Hall, the main administration building of Milton Hershey School. It is open year round, seven days a week, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A 15-minute video depicting the many programs and opportunities available to students is shown several times a day.

ZooAmerica100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033www.zooamerica.comVisit ZooAmerica, a year-round, 11-acre, walk-through zoo adjacent to Hersheypark. Stroll the tree-lined pathways and learn about more than 200 animals from fi ve regions of North America.

Hershey Country Club - West Course1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey, PA 17033www.hersheygolfcollection.com Four unique and distinctive courses combine to form the Hershey Golf Collection, off ering top-notch service and amenities to guests of Hershey Resorts and the public.

Hershey Symphony OrchestraPO Box 93, Hershey, PAwww.hersheysymphony.orgThe Hershey Symphony Orchestra entertains music lovers throughout Central Pennsylvania. It is an orchestra of accomplished musicians, voluntarily giving of their time and talents for the purpose of creating a cultural experience both for community / personal enrichment and enjoyment.

Hershey Chocolate World251 Park Boulevard Hershey, PA 17033www.hersheys.com/chocolateworldGet ready for a fun-fi lled day of HERSHEY’S HAPPINESS! Explore our assortment of sweet chocolate attractions and treat your senses to the many wonders of chocolate. You’ll create warm memories to last a lifetime at CHOCOLATE WORLD. Tanger Outlets at Hershey46 Outlet Square, Hershey PA 17033www.tangeroutlet.com/hersheyThe Outlets at Hershey are comprised of nearly 60 outlet stores featuring top-name apparel, shoes, and specialty items for men, women, and children. In addition, there are several restaurants off ering everything from sit-down meals to snacks.

PSPE 2013 Conference Registration OptionsEngineer Full Registration includes lunch, dinner, meetings, sessions, coff ee/exhibit area, and certifi cates of attendance for Thursday and Friday. The sporting clay shoot requires an additional ticket.

Engineer Daily Registration includes meetings, sessions, lunch, coff ee/exhibit area, and certifi cates of attendance on specifi ed day. Dinners, sporting clay shoot and spouse tour require additional tickets.

Full-time Student Registration: Sessions and lunches are included in the registration fee. Dinners, sporting clay shoot and spouse tour require additional tickets.

Spouse/Guest Registration: There is no general registration fee, unless you are attending sessions. Spouses attending sessions will need to register as an Engineer. Spouses attending the sporting clay shoot, spouse tour, or meals will need to purchase additional tickets.

Register online at www.pspe.org. Pay by Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover or check.

Conference Registration ENGINEER SPOUSE STUDENT PSPE Member Non-memberFULL $ 375 $ 575 $ 0 $ 55THURSDAY $ 175 $ 225 $ 0 $ 25FRIDAY $ 175 $ 225 $ 0 $ 30

Additional tickets Fee per personSporting Clay Shoot ...................................$ 40Thursday lunch .............................................$ 25Order of the Engineer Ring ......................$ 10PSPE at Penn National ...............................$ 55 Friday spouse tour ......................................$ 10 Friday lunch ..................................................$ 30Installation and Awards Banquet ..........$ 75Saturday lunch .............................................$ 20

Order of the Engineer Induction Ceremony

As an engineer you take deep pride in your profession. Stand with peers as you are inducted into the Order during this solemn and respectful ceremony at the PSPE 2013 Conference.

The Order of the Engineer is the contingent of engineers in the United States who have accepted the Obligation of an Engineer. The Order of the Engineer fosters a unity of purpose and honors one’s lifelong dedication to the profession.

Members of the Order voluntarily pledge to uphold the standards and dignity of the engineering profession and to serve humanity by making the best use of Earth’s precious wealth. The symbol of the Order is a stainless steel ring worn on the fi fth fi nger of the working hand. (A P.E. is not required.)

September 18-21, 2013 | Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey PSPE 2013 Conference | 5

WEDNESDAY 9.18.2013 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot – Palmyra Sportsman’s Club 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PSPE Executive Committee Meeting

THURSDAY 9.19.2013

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration and Exhibits

8:30 am - 9:30 am Designing Cost Eff ective Slabs on Ground *8:30 am - 9:30 am Engineering Economic Analysis I *8:30 am - 9:30 am Engineering Lessons to be Learned from Accidents and Claims * *RESCHED**RESCHED*8:30 am - 9:30 am Pump Fundamentals I *

9:45 am – 10:45 am Design of Helical Piles & Anchors *9:45 am – 10:45 am Engineering Economic Analysis II *9:45 am – 10:45 am 6 MW Hospital Emergency Generation and Power Distribution 9:45 am – 10:45 am Pumps and Systems II *

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Marcellus 101 - Flowback Treatment Options *11:00 am – 12:00 pm Admixtures 101 *11:00 am – 12:00 pm AcuityBrands LED Fixtures and Light Controls Case Study11:00 am – 12:00 pm Yucca Power Station - Cooling Tower Collapse and Replacement *

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm Order of the Engineer Ceremony

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Steel Foundation Solutions1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Fiber Optic Sensing for Pipeline Monitoring1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Building Information Modeling (BIM) 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Engineering Service Contracts and Ethics *

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm New Jersey Bridge Inspections - Post Hurricane Sandy2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Designing with Fire Rated Glass *NEW**NEW*2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Quebec Bridge - Ethics Case*2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Design Engineering Compliance Skills in an OSHA/MSHA Regulatory Environment I *

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Protective Coatings3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Watertight Concrete *3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Cyber Crime for Engineers3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Design Engineering Compliance Skills in an OSHA/MSHA Regulatory Environment II *

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm A Night at the Races

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A Night at the RacesJoin conference attendees, spouses

and guests at Penn National Raceway, for an evening of good food, good entertainment, and great company.

PSPE has reserved a private room at the top of Hollywood Casino, overlooking the track. You can wager on the horses, or head down to the casino fl oor for slots and table games. You can even try your luck at the PSPE basket raffl e.

Guests can drive or carpool from the Holiday Inn up the road about a mile to the track.

6:00 PM post time and buff et dinner.

Schedule revised 9/6/2013


FRIDAY 9.20.2013

7:30 am – 8:30 am PA PEPP Board of Directors Meeting8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration

8:30 am - 9:30 am Centripipe Lining Systems for Storm and Sanitary Sewer Mains8:30 am - 9:30 am Real Estate/Zoning Deeds and Legal Issues Pertaining to Engineers and Construction Managers *8:30 am - 9:30 am Hurricane Sandy Disaster Electricity Restoration8:30 am - 9:30 am Industrial and Commercial Cooling Towers for Engineers *

9:45 am – 10:45 am Highway and Bridge Project Construction Cost Estimating *9:45 am – 10:45 am Recent Changes to PA Water Quality Regulations *9:45 am – 10:45 am Impact of Hurricane Sandy to the Power Grid9:45 am – 10:45 am Flood Protection Planning *

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Lateral Connection Technology Review *NEW**NEW*11:00 am – 12:00 pm Chilean Mine Rescue *11:00 am – 12:00 pm Ethical Risk Management *11:00 am – 12:00 pm Citicorp Center - Ethics Case*

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch with Harve Hnatiuk, PE, F.NSPE, NSPE President-Elect

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Construction Scheduling - Beyond the Basics *1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Derry Township Wastewater Treatment Plant (classroom)1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Variable Frequency Drives *1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Incorporating Security Design into Transportation Facilities *

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Building Systems Commissioning *2:30 pm – 3:30 pm PA Construction Code: What Is It and Where Is It Going *2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Arc Flash Based on the 2012 NFPA 70E *2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Planning *

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Derry Township Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Failure Investigation for Engineers3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Machine to Machine and 4G LTE3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Adhesive Anchor Technology *3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Explosion Protection for Combustible Dust *

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm President’s Reception6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Installation and Awards Banquet

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8:00 am – 9:00 am Past President’s Breakfast (invitation only)9:00 am - 12:00 pm PSPE Board of Directors12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Board of Directors Lunch

*Session approved for NY Engineer’s license renewal.

PSPE Installation and Awards Banquet

The Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers is proud to honor the accomplishments and performance of PSPE chapter activities, individual Professional Engineers of the PSPE membership, and other professional organizations and individuals whose eff orts have enhanced the integrity of our Professional Engineering Society or the stature of the engineering profession.Join us Friday evening as we recognize those deserving recognition:

Chapter Awards Membership Growth Outstanding Program Special Projects Chapter CommunicationsEngineer of the Year AwardYoung Engineer of the Year AwardPresident’s Dedicated Service Award

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8:30 am - 9:30 am1.0 PDH

Designing Cost Eff ective Slabs on Ground *Eric GerencirPNA Construction Technologies

Using ACI codes to provide a long lasting slab with load transfer between joints, minimum cracking and no reinforcement steel.

Enhance your specifi cations with performance specifi cations.

Limit your risk through well defi ned prescriptive specifi cations.

Determine what conventional steel reinforcement will and will not do for your design.

Easily design for load transfer requirements using proven engineering.

With over 20 years of construction, maintenance and consulting experience Eric J. Gerencir is a territory manager at PNA Construction Technologies, Inc., where he partners with engineers, architects, developers, contractors and owners in the Mid Atlantic region.

Prior to joining PNA, Eric was a territory/project manager for New Jersey-based Stonhard Inc. where he worked with major manufacturing, food processing and chemical processing facilities to increase the performance life of concrete, cementitious, and resinous-topped fl ooring.

8:30 am - 9:30 am1.0 PDH

Engineering Economic Analysis I *Peter Staff eld, PhD, PEStaff eld Engineering Services

A basic understanding of economic concepts is required in order to properly evaluate solutions to engineering problems. In fact, nearly 10% of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is “Engineering Economics”. This seminar will cover the most important concepts covered in the FE exam: the time value of money concept, calculating Net Present Value (NPV), and calculating the Internal Rate of Return (IRR). Every participant will receive the 7-page Engineering Economics chapter from the “NCEES FE Supplied-Reference Handbook” (reprinted with permission) containing the most important economic equations and tables. Dr. Staff eld will also demonstrate how to easily calculate NPV and IRR using spreadsheets.

Peter Staff eld, PhD, PE has over 25 years of industrial engineering experience, and is the principal consultant for Staff eld Engineering Services. In addition to consulting, Peter is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Villanova University, where he teaches Engineering Economics, Process Design, Chemical Reactor Engineering, and Technical Communications. Prior to teaching and consulting, Peter worked for Mobil Oil Corporation.

8:30 am - 9:30 am1.0 PDH

Engineering Lessons to Be Learned from Accidents and Claims *David H. Fleisher, PEFleisher Forensics

Improve engineering skills and safety techniques through real examples of accidents and claims involving construction, buildings, highways and walkway surfaces. Learn from litigation experiences.

Interactive discussion will include reasonable design as applied to litigation; the aff ect of accidents and claims on engineering fi rms; project relationships; application of codes, standards and regulations; and demonstrative examples.

David Fleisher is President of Fleisher Forensics. As a consulting forensic engineer with experience in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Construction Management, he evaluates Failures, Defects, Claims and Losses; Accident Reconstruction; Codes and Standards; Construction and Industrial Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Walkway Surface Evaluations; Storm Drainage; Highway and Traffi c Safety; and Structures for attorneys, insurance companies, engineering fi rms and municipalities. David is a licensed engineer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He received his BS in Engineering at Widener University and MS in Civil Engineering from Drexel University.

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8:30 am - 9:30 am1.0 PDH

Pump Fundamentals I *Doug Kriebel, PEKriebel Engineered Equipment & Anchor Sales

This session looks at the many types of pumps suitable for sumps and pits.

Doug Kriebel, PE is the founder and principal of Kriebel Engineered Equipment, Ltd, manufacturer’s representatives and distributor of process equipment. He is a Professional Engineer and has a BS ChE. He is a DVS- AIChE board member, a charter member of the Chemical Consultants Network, and member of ISPE. He has authored technical papers and lectures on pumps, pumping systems, and other process equipment related topics. He was named the 2011 Delaware Valley Engineer of the year.

9:45 am – 10:45 am1.0 PDH

Design of Helical Piles and Anchors *John Pack, PEInternational Marketing & Research, Inc.

Inclusion of helical piles in the 2009 International Building Code provide the engineering community with basic guidelines and specifi cations in the design and installation of helical piles. Helical devices are also used as tension anchors for tiebacks and hold downs. This presentation will cover design,

installation, and performance monitoring of helical piles and tension anchors. It will go into such topics as geotechnical aspects, pile sizing, installation torque vs. capacity, slenderness buckling, corrosion protection, structural load transfer, and a host of other technical aspects as time permits. It will cover applications to industrial (specifi cally oil and gas), commercial, and residential structures. The fi nal topic will be the economic aspects of helical piles.

John Pack is a practicing geotechnical constructor/engineer who has spent the last 29 years of his career working for specialty geotechnical contractors and material suppliers/manufacturers. Since 1995 he has been with International Marketing & Research, Inc., a helical pile and tension anchor manufacturer/distributor allied with specialty helical pile contractors throughout the United States. Mr. Pack is also associated with D&B Engineering Contractors, a specialty design/build helical pile and tension anchor contractor operating in the Front Range area of Colorado, including metro Denver.

9:45 am – 10:45 am1.0 PDH

Engineering Economic Analysis II *Peter Staff eld, PhD, PEStaff eld Engineering Services

Continued from 9:30

9:45 am – 10:45 am1.0 PDH

6 MW Hospital Emergency Generation and Power DistributionJoseph F. Maida, PEMaida Engineering Inc.

This course will address the planning and implementation of electrical, mechanical, civil, structural and architectural aspects of the LEED accredited project for a new 6 Megawatt System Critical Emergency Power Distribution system with 60,000 gallons of fuel on site;. It will present the engineering and documentation required to provide guidance for installation and commissioning of the equipment system in an active hospital where the change over time from the existing (N+1) emergency generators to the new emergency (N+!) emergency generators will be limited to one hour for the hospital’s Essential Electrical Systems.

Mr. Maida has provided project management and overseen or performed engineering services for the following projects: replacement of an existing wind tunnel’s AC wound rotor and DC motors with an 18,000 HP synchronous motor and a 22,000 HP, 36 pulse VFD; installation of 5 MW Standby Power Distribution System and Priority Load Management Control System for a Pharmaceutical R&D campus; cement plant 34.5 KV and 4,160 Volt, 20 MVA power distribution systems; hazardous

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area analysis for areas containing fossil fuel dust; power system studies including load fl ow, voltage drop, short circuit, equipment evaluation, TCC Coordination, motor starting, harmonics, and arc fl ash analyses.

9:45 am – 10:45 am1.0 PDH

Pumps and Systems II *Doug Kriebel, PEKriebel Engineered Equipment & Anchor Sales

Millions of dollars are spent annually maintaining pumps installed in systems designed to fail. Companies fi x (repair) what is thought to be the “cause of failure”. This may be a seal, bearing, or other component. Once the failed component is repaired the pump is placed back into service. Often a root cause failure analysis is written. However, the failure may not be due to an actual component failure, but a system induced failure, and the component that failed, and is being repaired or “upgraded” is merely the weakest link.

We will discuss centrifugal pump curves, how a system curve is drawn and how to interpret system changes which can lead to premature failure.

Doug Kriebel, PE is founder and principal of Kriebel Engineered Equipment, Ltd, manufacturer’s representatives and distributor of process equipment. He has a BS ChE and is a Professional Engineer.

He is on the board of directors DVS- AIChE, charter member of the Chemical Consultants Network, and a member of ISPE. He has authored technical papers and lectures on pumps, pumping systems, and other process equipment related topics. He was named the 2011 Delaware Valley Engineer.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm1.0 PDH

Marcellus 101 – Flowback Treatment Options *Yves Pollart, PERettew Associates

The Marcellus Shale Play is one of the largest shale plays in the United States. It’s estimated that the region contains a 31-million-acre core covering southern New York as well as Pennsylvania, West Virginia and eastern Ohio. To hydraulically fracture and remove the natural gas for processing and consumption, engineers are involved in environmental exploration and site preparation, operations to bring the gas to the surface, and storing and transporting the gas as well as the millions of gallons of water used in the drilling process. Engineers play key roles in protecting the environment and guiding operators through regulations for natural gas production work. RETTEW, a regional leader in engineering for oil and natural gas companies, will detail

the Marcellus Play, the drilling process, and the treatment of the wastewater produced from hydraulic fracturing.

As Vice President of Rettew Associates, Inc. Mr. Pollart is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of multiple business units. He has more than 32 years of professional experience that includes serving as Principal in Charge or key designer in the design of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants and oil and gas wastewater treatment systems. He is also VP of RFI, a treatment and service provider in the oil and gas market.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm1.0 PDH

Admixtures 101 *Rob KruckSika Corporation

Admixtures for concrete have undergone major changes over the last number of years. Sika has been a leader in the development of these technological changes. Many of the properties of concrete can now be designed to be much more predictable through the use of these technologies.

Gain a general understanding of concrete admixtures and what they actually are. Learn the purpose of each of the diff erent types of concrete admixtures Understand when to use the right concrete admixtures.

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11:00 am – 12:00 pm1.0 PDH

AcuityBrands LED Fixtures and Light Controls Case StudyJoseph F. Maida, PEMaida Engineering

This session will examine installation and design for state of the art LED lighting fi xtures and control system installation.This session will compare the basics of lighting design and the diff erence in design for LED lighting fi xture and fl uorescent lighting fi xtures and the benefi ts of using distributed network lighting control system.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm1.0 PDH

Yucca Power Station - Cooling Tower Collapse and Replacement *Francis J. Stanton, PEThe ENC Group

(Yuma, Arizona) Yucca Power Plant’s cooling tower was built in 1958. Two sections of cells from the 54-year-old structure collapsed in early September 2011. The collapse rendered the tower inoperable, along with the steam unit APS operates on behalf of the Imperial Irrigation District (IID).

The steam unit is very important to IID’s system. It is used heavily in the summer but IID also uses it during the winter when other units are in outages.

Since IID needed the generation and the unit could not be without a cooling tower, the only option was to build a new tower.

This course will examine the reasons for failure, both obvious and hidden; choices made during the rebuild planning to increase effi ciency yet maintain production; and how hidden conditions and fi eld engineering challenges were solved along the way.

Francis J. Stanton, Jr., PE received his mechanical engineering degree from Villanova University. His experience includes product design for Alfa-Laval Thermal, Inc. and Tower Performance, Inc. He designed and managed capital projects at Domino Sugar, and Linde (formally BOC Gases) and served as Vice President of IES Engineers and Maitra Associates, a 120 person multi-discipline fi rm located in New Jersey. In 2001 he co-founded The ENC Group with his mechanical engineering partner, Ann Marie K. Stanton. ENC has provided project support services to a number of governmental and international companies as well as service to small to midsize manufacturing fi rms. ENC is recognized as a DBE and is part of the Pennsylvania uniform certifi cation system. ENC has developed expertise in engineering, design, construction and management in complex projects covering capital improvement projects and facilities. The typical project entails preparing

construction documents for the installation of new production equipment, process plant relocations from site A to site B, production improvement studies, cost estimates, failure analysis, equipment life extensions, inspections and analysis. The typical project includes process mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation and controls needed for a complete project.

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm1.0 PDH

Steel Foundation Solutions Steve Yassem, PE, CDTSkyline Steel

This session will cover:Steel manufacturing process; hot

rolled and cold formed products and applications; installation methods for steel sheet piling; innovations with steel sheet piles used as permanent structural members; open forum to discuss design and applications of interest to the group.

Steve Yassem graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Civil and Environmental Degree in 1997. He worked at General Dynamics for three years on the NSSN Nuclear Submarine Program in Groton CT before moving to Hoboken, NJ to work as a Field Engineer for Hilti in NYC. Steve has been working in Business Development at Skyline Steel for the last 5 years.

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1:15 pm – 2:15 pm1.0 PDH

Fiber Optic Sensing for Pipeline MonitoringTom GraverMicron Optics

Fiber optic sensing (FOS) has become widely accepted and adopted for structural health monitoring (SHM) of bridges, buildings, towers, and other large structures. More recently, the oil and gas industries have turned to fi ber optic sensing for a variety of applications, including pipeline integrity monitoring, intrusion, and leak detection. This session will discuss the technology behind pipeline monitoring using FOS.

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm1.0 PDH

Building Information Modeling (BIM)Joshua M. Carney, PECarney Engineering Group

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm1.0 PDH

Engineering Service Contracts and Ethics *Joseph F. Maida, PEMaida Engineering, Inc

In my heart I know it’s mine, but is it really? Probably not! Most Engineering Service Agreements should include this preamble…

“Sign this and we own everything you do of value. Regardless of how much money we will make, if something goes wrong you are responsible, even if we are partially at fault. Even though there are potentially uninsurable clauses in the agreement, you must sign it if you want to work for us on our project.” Ethical or not, we will discuss.

Mr. Maida has provided project management and overseen or performed engineering services for the following:

Replacement of existing wind tunnel’s AC wound rotor and DC motors with 18,000 HP synchronous motor and a 22,000 HP, 36 pulse VFD. Installation of 5 MW Standby Power Distribution System and Priority Load Management Control System for Pharmaceutical R&D campus. New cement plant’s 34.5 KV and 4,160 Volt, 20 MVA power distribution systems. Hazardous area analysis for areas containing fossil fuel dust. Numerous power system studies including load fl ow, voltage drop, short circuit, equipment evaluation, TCC Coordination, motor starting, harmonics, and arc fl ash analyses. Remodeling of numerous commercial kitchens. Study for upgrading a large data center’s standby and interruptible power supplies. Installations of new services, feeders and branch circuits for pharmaceutical and fi berglass manufacturing plants, HVAC/mechanical equipment and renovations to building and processes.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm1.0 PDH

New Jersey Bridge Inspections - Post Hurricane SandyRichard A. Parisi, PEW.J. Castle, P.E. & Associates, P.C.

In 2012 super storm Sandy devastated the Northeast. Most of the property damage was caused by storm surges and fl ooding. Part of any fl ooding and storm surge is high velocity water fl ow. Combine that with bridge scour being the number one cause for bridge failures in the US and it is a recipe for disaster. Emergency inspections were critical post Sandy to evaluate the stability of scour critical bridges. Inspection teams were immediately deployed to assess specifi c bridge structures to determine if emergency repairs were required to preserve the structural integrity of the bridge. Case studies and lessons learned from our inspections will be presented. Examples will include: Small single span bridges with signifi cant undermining of the footings; a barrier island access bridge; railroad bridges; and verifying navigational clearance under bridges.

Richard A. Parisi, PE, is a Professional Engineer Licensed in Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Mr. Parisi has over 30 years of experience in the fi eld of structural engineering and has worked for W.J. Castle, P.E. & Associates,

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P.C. as Lead Project Engineer for over seven years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and is the past President of the Philadelphia Chapter of PSPE.

Mr. Parisi has extensive and varied experience in the fi eld of engineering which enables him to successfully transition between offi ce and fi eld aspects of the job. Mr. Parisi duties include; Project Management, Quality Control Review, Develop and Review Engineering Designs, and Preparation of Bids/Proposals. Mr. Parisi specializes in construction contractor support engineering such as: lift plans, coff erdams, temporary sheeting and shoring and temporary structures. Mr. Parisi also performs bridge inspections, hydrographic surveying and sonar imaging.

*****NEW ***** 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm1.0 PDH

Designing with Fire Rated Glass Kate SteelSteel Consulting Services

With the advent of new and better performing fi re rated glazing products in the market today, there is much confusion on which products are appropriate for certain applications based on current code requirements. This program aims to:

• Review updated IBC code and fi re test requirements, including the newest 2012 IBC table revisions.

• Explain the relationship of fi re safety and human impact safety.

• Clarify the diff erence between fi re protective vs. fi re resistive glazing code requirements addressing life safety.

• Provide you with the latest product information.

Target Audience: Architects, engineers, specifi ers, facility managers, building code offi cials and other members of the building community. This information is especially useful to professionals involved in designing Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Government, and Commercial facilities which often use fi re rated glass.

For over 15 years, Kate has been actively participating in code development committees responsible for promulgating fi re and safety glazing provisions in the IBC. She has successfully trained architects, specifi ers and code enforcers on the correct and code approved use of fi re rated glazing and framing products.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm1.0 PDH

Quebec Bridge - Ethics Case *Walter J. Poplawski, PEThe A & E Group

In 1907, during construction, the twenty-year eff ort to build a bridge over the Saint Lawrence River at Quebec City appeared to have failed miserably

with the partially completed structure collapsing into the river. The death toll was 75 workmen. This seminar covers the history of the bridge, the tale of the engineer who designed it, the fate of the construction company, and fi nally the successful completion of the project. The primary focus is on the human failures, particularly those of the chief engineer on the project, and the relationship between those failures and the ethical obligations of engineers.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm1.0 PDH

Design Engineering Compliance Skills in an OSHA / MSHA Regulatory Environment I *Alfred Gruenke, PE

Design Engineers in the USA have an increasingly important role in job safety today. Engineering professionals have become a central force in meeting the ever more demanding OSHA and MSHA regulatory safety standards. Engineers have a pivotal role in assuring that plants, equipment and people function optimally, effi ciently and above all, safely. Engineers need strong safety awareness and environmental compliance skills. Engineers are directly responsible for the design, maintenance, improvement of equipment, processes, and systems. This course will demonstrate the Engineer’s

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role in each step as it impacts regulatory compliance and end user safety.

Alfred Gruenke PE has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Lafayette College, and an MBA from Desales University. He has been involved with the cement industry since 1970, in varying capacities. In 1981 he joined Fuller/FLSmidth in Bethlehem, PA, as an Electrical Engineer in the Field Service Department. In this capacity he has traveled to over forty countries installing, commissioning, and servicing Fuller/FLSmidth supplied equipment. Presently retired , his last position was General Manager of Field Installations. Al has been involved with OSHA/MSHA since its inception. He is a member of the FLSmidth Safety Committee and a certifi ed MSHA trainer.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm1.0 PDH

Protective CoatingsTex EnochInduron Protective Coatings

This session will defi ne the purpose of protective coatings, how they work, and examine the corrosion process.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm1.0 PDH

Watertight Concrete *Rob KruckSika Corporation

Waterproofi ng technology utilized today is similar to the technology used when the trains through the Swiss Alps switched from coal to electric and water became an issue. We have expanded from the concrete and now look at the whole structure including the joints as well as the concrete itself.

Provide Sika’s defi nition of Watertight vs Waterproof.

Discuss the diff erent sources of water infi ltration.

Look at the various solutions and how to choose the right one for each application.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm1.0 PDH

Cyber Crime for EngineersMark Rutkowski, PELuzerne County Community College

An overview of current threats to computer systems including embedded systems. Specifi c vulnerabilities of concern to engineers both personally and professionally will be described. More importantly, recommendations to

mitigate risk for the individual and the systems that engineers oversee will be presented.

Mr. Rutkowski holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in electrical engineering from Wilkes University. He has approximately 20 years of industrial experience in communications engineering prior his current position as Professor of Engineering Technology at Luzerne County Community College. During his time with the college, Mr. Rutkowski was responsible for developing programs in Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology, Sustainable Energy Technology and Cyber Security Management. He has negotiated articulation agreements with numerous high schools and four year colleges/universities. He regularly assists and advises area high schools with science and technology curriculum development. In his spare time he writes a technology blog, www.markstechtock.com

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm1.0 PDH

Design Engineering Compliance Skills in an OSHA/MSHA Regulatory Environment II *Alfred Gruenke, PE

Continued from 3:30 pm

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8:30 am - 9:30 am1.0 PDH

CentriPipe Lining Systems for Storm and Sanitary Sewer MainsTom PerryMulti Utilities

Corrugated metal pipe (CMP) commonly suff ers structural damage from soil erosion, abrasion, corrosion and buckling. Washouts and collapse are disastrous and costly.

Centrifugally Cast Concrete Pipe is a cost eff ective, NO DIG solution for structural lining of culverts. A new, structural concrete pipe is spuncast throughout the entire length of the culvert using the CCCP method. The PL-8000 concrete liner is designed for H-20 wheel loading. It contains rust inhibitors to prevent corrosion of the old metal culvert and it is highly resistant to abrasion for extended wear.

8:30 am - 9:30 am1.0 PDH

Real Estate/Zoning Deeds and Legal Issues Pertaining to Engineers and Construction Managers *Rebecca A. Bowman, Esq, P.E.

Your client needs to have Marketable Title, so you will learn all about confl icting elements of title, party walls, and rights of way. You need to know what your client owns, so you will learn all about legal

descriptions. And you need to know how to guide your client in getting problems fi xed, so you will learn a little (you really need a good lawyer for this) about corrective actions.

There are three elements of good title: (1) Undisputed (2) written ownership and (3) right of possession. Obviously, any issues with marketable title arise in one of those three areas. We’ll look at each.

Rebecca Bowman is a civil engineer-attorney in solo private practice in McMurray, Pennsylvania for more than 25 years. Her practice is a certifi ed woman-owned business. Her B.S. in Civil Engineering is from the University of North Dakota.

8:30 am - 9:30 am1.0 PDH

Hurricane Sandy Disaster Electricity RestorationDavid J. BonenbergerPPL

8:30 am - 9:30 am1.0 PDH

Industrial and Commercial Cooling Towers for Engineers *Francis J. Stanton, PEThe ENC Group

Cooling towers are used in commercial buildings and industrial processes to provide cold water to

mechanical systems, and to conserve water resources.

This course will provide fundamental basics for the engineer and architect so that they are more familiar with cooling towers in commercial and industrial applications. Designers will obtain an understanding of their function, construction, key functional elements, and the state-of-the-art.

Francis J. Stanton, Jr. PE, received his mechanical engineering degree from Villanova University. Mr. Stanton has been involved with heat transfer since 1981 and has worked with cooling towers since 1986. He has designed fi eld erected cooling towers for improved thermal performance, corrected structural design fl aws to meet CTI specifi cations and client requirements. Analyzed cooling tower failures and component failures of mechanical equipment and recommended modifi cations to improve performance of the cooling tower and cooling system. He consults for multiple power plants in several states, and is the consultant to cooling tower contractors on numerous high profi le projects. He has consulted with several industrial companies for cooling tower failure analysis, performance upgrades, bid evaluations, fi eld tests and recommended structural repairs to provide life extensions to several key processing units.

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9:45 am – 10:45 am1.0 PDH

Highway and Bridge Project Construction Cost Estimating *Richard Kercher, PEGannett Fleming Inc.

The presentation will provide an overview of developed PennDOT, Bureau of Project Delivery training guidance for highway and bridge project construction cost estimating. The presentation will provide technical knowledge on how to prepare construction cost estimates, cost estimate documentation and management, cost-based estimating techniques, and estimate review in preparation of the Plans, Specifi cations, and Estimate (PS&E) packages. The presenter will include discussions of PennDOT Publication 352, Estimating Manual.

Richard Kercher graduated from the University of Maryland (1992) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Rich spent two years in Nepal volunteering as a drinking water engineer in the Peace Corps. After four years of employment with other fi rms in Virginia, Rich moved to Pennsylvania and joined Gannett Fleming, Inc. in 1999. He is currently a Management Services Project Manager. In his career at Gannett Fleming, Rich has worked on a variety of assignments for PennDOT. Past projects included assisting

with Business Process Re-engineering implementation sessions, developing and updating technical manuals and publications, revising Department policies, and developing technical training for the Department. Rich obtained his license as a Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania in 2003 and maintains active affi liations with Engineers without Borders.

9:45 am – 10:45 am1.0 PDH

Recent Changes to PA Water Quality Regulations *James P. Cinelli, PE, BCEELiberty Environmental, Inc.

During the past four years, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection made changes to Pennsylvania water quality regulations. These included Chapter 102 regulations pertaining to Erosion Control and Stormwater, Chapter 92 regulations pertaining to NPDES permitting, and Chapter 95 regulations pertaining to Total Dissolved Solids. This course will describe changes to all three regulations and how they will aff ect the regulated community. It will also cover guidance issued by DEP regarding implementation of the TDS regulations.

James Cinelli is an Environmental Engineer and a Principal with Liberty Environmental, Inc., an environmental

consulting fi rm located in Reading, Pennsylvania, which he co-founded in 2004. Mr. Cinelli has over 20 years experience in environmental consulting, with an emphasis in environmental site assessments, groundwater remediation, storage tank management, water and wastewater treatment, and spill prevention planning. He has prepared over 40 environmental response plans at many types of industrial facilities; written and lectured on groundwater remediation, wastewater treatment, spill prevention planning, and water quality regulations; and authored the SPCC Planning chapter of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry’s Guidebook on Pennsylvania Environmental Laws and Regulations.

Mr. Cinelli is a licensed Professional Engineer in fi ve states, and is a Board Certifi ed Environmental Engineer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University, a Master of Engineering degree in Environmental Engineering from Penn State University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from St. Joseph’s University. He currently serves as Vice President of the Reading Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, and is a member of the Environmental Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Philadelphia Section.

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9:45 am – 10:45 am1.0 PDH

Impact of Hurricane Sandy to the Power GridVijay R. ShahPJM

Attendees at this session will understand the role of an RTO in preparing for and recovering from super storms and its impacts on the electric grid.

PJM is a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) responsible for reliably operating the electric grid and providing transmission services within the PJM footprint. PJM has over 185,600 MW of generating capacity and over 59,750 miles of transmission lines servicing 13 States and District of Columbia. PJM has over 800 members and more than 100 Transmission service customers with peak load of 158,448MW. PJM’s three core functions include Grid Operation, Market Operation, and Regional Planning.

9:45 am – 10:45 am1.0 PDH

Flood Protection Planning *David M. Drnevich, PEFM Global

Developing a facility fl ood protection strategy that considers the exposure, operating conditions, as well as risk can be eff ective in reducing the impact of a fl ood

or stormwater event. This session will introduce a variety of protection options and a thought process for developing an eff ective fl ood mitigation program. The importance of individual response component’s design, installation, deployment, and maintenance will be reviewed. The result is a better understanding of what would comprise a site fl ood management plan.

Highlights: Importance of understanding the water hazard & managing the risk; introduction to fl ood/stormwater protection decision making criteria; components of a location’s fl ood management program; review of some protection options available; successes, failures, and issues to consider that lead to success

David M. Drnevich, P.E. is the Senior Engineering Specialist with FM Global. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering. David is a P.E. in Fire Protection Engineering.

David has worked for 28 years in risk evaluation and risk reduction/loss prevention for an international industrial/commercial insurance company (FM Global). He serves as consultant to clients locally and beyond. David has been Involved in past catastrophe’s such as mid-west fl ooding of 1993, PA Winter Flood of 1996, 2004 Francis/Ivan, other Pittsburgh local events, Hurricane Floyd 1999, Katrina/

Rita 2005. His primary charge is fl ood risk evaluation, quantifi cation, and mitigation as well as education.

*****NEW ***** 11:00 am – 12:00 pm1.0 PDH

Lateral Connection Technology ReviewCasey KaneQUADEX / INTERFITUSA

This session will discuss all lateral connection technologies and relative history/attributes of each.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm1.0 PDH

Chilean Mine Rescue *Frank Gabriel, PESchramm, Inc.

This presentation is the story of the Chilean mine rescue. Discussion focuses on the drilling techniques employed by diff erent drilling contractors and ultimately the successful Plan B that used the Schramm rig to drill the rescue bore hole. • History of large bore hole mine rescues• The San Jose Mine collapse• Probe holes used to fi nd the trapped miners• Dual tube drilling technique• Down-the-hole hammer drilling• Mine geology• Innovative drilling technology

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• Analysis of a cluster drill• Anatomy of a hydraulic drilling rig• Alternative drilling methods• Raise boring equipment• Mud rotary drilling technique• Oil fi eld rig construction• Rescue bore hole drilling challenges• Fishing tools• Casing the bore hole• Successful rescue

Frank Gabriel is Vice-President of Sales of Schramm, Inc. With 36 years experience in the manufacture and application of Schramm rotary drilling rigs, he has held various positions at the Company including Design Engineer, Engineering Project Manager, Product Manager and Sales Manager. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University, class of 1976, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Pennsylvania. Frank is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the International Association of Drilling Contractors, and recently served as Vice-President and Chairman of the Manufacturers Division of the National Ground Water Association.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm1.0 PDH

Ethical Risk Management *Rebecca A. Bowman, PE, Esq.

This course will examine the following: What is meant by Substantial

Completion? When is an occupancy permit not enough? When getting the occupancy permit isn’t in your scope. When the client uses a magnifying glass. How many punchlists does the client get? When the bank won’t release the fi nal draw. Subs that don’t cut the mustard. Default under the contract. Default when there is just a written quote to a spec. Default when there is nothing in writing. How does this aff ect your bonding? How does this aff ect your sub’s bonding? How does this aff ect the client’s release of retention? How does this aff ect liens? Can you complete? The original engineer is out of the picture. Do you have access to the original analysis? Does your analysis match? How do you document? Getting paid.

Rebecca A. Bowman, Esq., P.E. is the principal of a certifi ed woman-owned business in estate planning, civil engineering, dispute resolution, real estate, legal services, strategic development, and training by Allegheny County, PennDOT, PADGS, PAT, Massachusetts, New York State and New Jersey Transit.

Rebecca is experienced in engineering design and forensic analysis, construction/project management, dispute resolution. She is a registered professional engineer and a certifi ed arbitrator, mediator, and Christian conciliator. Mrs. Bowman writes a column for the PE Reporter, “Risky Business,” and is an adjunct professor at the

Community College of Allegheny County where she teaches small business startups, and at Penn State where she teaches CPA education seminars.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm1.0 PDH

Citicorp Center - Ethics Case *Eric Tappert, PE

In 1977 a dramatic 59 story building in the heart of midtown Manhattan was completed. In had a very creative and unusual structural design due to a site issue. About a year later, the chief structural designer learned of some changes made during construction that may have compromised the ability of the structure under quartering winds. Camping out at his summer home in Maine, the engineer checked and rechecked all the calculations and concluded that it had to be fi xed. After a long and at times heroic battle to address and correct the issue; additional reinforcement was added to fi x the problem. At this point the engineer was a hero in the true sense of the word and ethics texts to this day relate the story. But as is characteristic of all non-trivial ethics cases, there are some issues that still raise questions and often are not addressed in the text books. This seminar will examine both the good and the questionable sides of the story.

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Eric Tappert received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania (1969) and his Master of Science in Telecommunications from the University of Colorado (1998.)

Eric’s career included working on the Safeguard Anti-Ballistic Missile System with responsibility for maintenance and development of the multi-processor computer system; design work for cell site equipment used in the Bell System service trial of cellular telephony. In 1979 he came to the Western Electric Company to perform application and integrated circuit defi nition work. He contributed to several long distance transmission and switching improvement programs.

Since retirement he has consulted in communication system design and has been an adjunct faculty member of the Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus, teaching electrical engineering technology courses.

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm1.0 PDH

Construction Scheduling - Beyond the Basics *Michel J. Sadaka, PESadaka Corporation

This seminar covers the next steps in reviewing, implementing, and revising work schedules. Scheduling, Beyond the

Basics will go over legal considerations relevant to scheduling, schedule management & utilization methods, evaluation of schedule changes & delays. The seminar will cover various delay categories and the available evaluation methods.

Michel J. Sadaka is founder and president of Sadaka Corporation, a project management and engineering consulting fi rm. With more than 29 years experience in the Construction Management and Engineering fi elds, he is recognized as an expert in the construction claims fi eld and has testifi ed on many occasions in court and arbitration hearings in that capacity.

Michel received an M.S.C.E. in Construction Management from the University of Pittsburgh, and a B.S.C.E. with an emphasis on structural engineering at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth.

Michel is experienced with the various stages of the project management process from design, to bidding & award, to construction, and contract close-out , and with construction work under U.S. contract conditions as well as with International Contract Conditions. Prepared, reviewed, and participated in the successful negotiation of construction claims under both the US and International Contract Conditions. The involvement includes specialty services such as; Involved in the forensic analysis of construction claims

with special emphasis on schedule related claims to determine cause and eff ect relationships and to establish liability. Performed claims analysis including the development of adjusted as-planned and as-built schedules and analyzing the impact of each factor on the schedule. He has worked closely on quantifying the amount of damages incurred in claims. Performed loss of productivity analysis where the impact on the project productivity, due to claim causes, was determined and quantifi ed.

Michel has been actively involved with PSPE since 1993. He currently serves the Professional Engineers in Private Practice (PEPP) Southwest Region Vice-Chair. Mr. Sadaka is currently serving as the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers President (2012-2013). In addition to being active with PSPE, Michel is also a member of the American Arbitration Association National Panel of Commercial Arbitrators (Construction Industry).

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm1.0 PDH

Variable Frequency Drives *Eric Tappert, PE

This seminar is an introduction to variable voltage/variable frequency drives for induction motors. It covers the basic theory of operation of diff erent converter types, the implications of harmonic

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generation, the eff ects on the motor of both harmonics and the waveform distortion, and the embedded features for motor control that are available. It is highly suggested that attendees have a basic understanding of induction motor operation to obtain maximum benefi t from this seminar. This seminar is not intended for drive designers, but rather to the users of these modern electronic drives.

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm1.0 PDH

Incorporating Security Design into Transportation Facilities *Joe Englot, PEHNTB

The presentation will focus on performance based security design criteria for new transportation facilities, including bridges, tunnels, airline terminals, and rail stations. It will examine risks from threats and hazards, typical mitigations to be investigated, and how security design integrates with the design required by codes.

Mr. Englot received both his Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in 1972. Mr. Englot joined HNTB in 2005 where he oversees projects that reduce the vulnerability of bridges, tunnels, and other types of transportation facilities to malevolent acts through the use of protective and physical

hardening measures, as well as, projects to rehabilitate and retrofi t bridges against the eff ects of natural hazards and general structural deterioration. He has extensive experience in damage assessment and disaster recovery of transportation facilities due to ship collision, truck collision, storms, and acts of terrorism.

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm1.0 PDH

Derry Township Wastewater Treatment Plant (classroom)Wayne A. SchutzDerry Township Municipal Authority

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm1.0 PDH

Derry Township Wastewater Treatment Plant (onsite tour)

After the classroom portion, their will be a guided tour of the treatment plant. The group will depart from the hotel at 2:30 pm and return by 4:30 pm.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm1.0 PDH

Building Systems Commissioning *Robert Lutz PELutz Engineering, Inc.

This session is an introduction to the commissioning of commercial construction. We will address commissioning standards, commissioning

during design, construction, and occupancy phases of a project. In addition, we will discuss the commissioning process and the diff erences between commissioning of new construction, retro-commissioning, and continuous commissioning.

Robert Lutz has over 30 years of experience in HVAC, controls, and commissioning. As the Vice President of Lutz Engineering for the last 15 years, Mr. Lutz has been involved with commissioning in more than 220 commercial, government, and light industrial facilities.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm1.0 PDH

PA Construction Code: What Is It and Where Is It Going *John Kampmeyer PE, F.ASHRAE

As of January, 2010, L&I adopted the 2009 International Codes. The Review and Advisory Committee was formed to review proposed changes to the construction code. Since adoption of the 2009 code, there have been a number of changes to the RAC which resulted in no action on the 2012 codes.

This session will develop understanding of the process for submitting code change proposals to the PA UCC RAC.

Mr. Kampmeyer has 50 years experience in fi re protection, HVAC and mechanical engineering, consulting and design for

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industrial, petrochemical, commercial, residential, and governmental facilities. The majority of this work has been in existing facilities involving analysis, redesign and conversion of existing systems for new uses and/or improved operation.

His background in fi re protection, life safety and building and fi re code analysis has included consulting and design of fi re protection systems for the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, design of fi re alarm and standpipe systems for numerous high rise buildings in Philadelphia, testing and special inspection of smoke management systems for University of Pennsylvania, Merck, the Curtis Building, reystone Park Hospital, Ramapo College, Garden State Plaza Mall and Montclair State University. He also serves as a consultant on fi re protection issues for the Voorhees Twp., NJ Code Offi ce and assists the Philadelphia Fire Department with technical issues.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm1.0 PDH

Arc Flash Based on the 2012 NFPA 70E *Joseph Maida, PEMaida Engineering

The course defi nes when and how qualifi ed persons must be warned against potential arc fl ash hazards in compliance with the NFPA 70 - 2008 National Electrical

Code based on methods defi ned or referred to in NFPA 70E - 2012 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Having defi ned when and how, it describes methods for analyzing the extent of the hazard for the purpose of selecting the proper personnel protective equipment to mitigate the eff ects an electric arc fl ash could have on qualifi ed and non-qualifi ed persons.

For your safety and the safety of others, anyone who does not know if they are qualifi ed or non-qualifi ed, could be exposed to electric hazards in the workplace, or is in responsible charge of designs that include electrical installation in other than dwelling occupancies should attend this course.

Joseph F. Maida, PE has overseen and/or performed over $1,000,000 of arc fl ash hazard analyses for numerous clients in many industries over the last eight years. He has authored and given power system courses, many of which were specifi cally on arc fl ash analysis. Having been a licensed electrical contractor in Philadelphia, he installed many electrical systems and has been burned by electric arcs and shocked by exposed energized circuits. Joseph knows the importance of understanding electrical hazards and discusses this and procedures for mitigating electrical hazards in the course.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm1.0 PDH

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Planning *James P. Cinelli, P.E., BCEELiberty Environmental, Inc.

In July of 2002, the EPA fi nalized major amendments to the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations (40 CFR Part 112). These amendments made major changes to how facilities prepare and implement Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. However, like the original regulations that were promulgated in 1973, numerous questions were raised by the regulated community, resulting in EPA making additional changes to the regulations in 2006, 2008 and 2009. EPA issued a 500-page guidance document that provides numerous critical interpretations to the regulations. This presentation outlines the July 2002 version of the SPCC regulations, summarizes key interpretations made by EPA, and provides guidance on the preparation of SPCC plans.

James P. Cinelli is an Environmental Engineer and a Principal with Liberty Environmental, Inc., an environmental consulting fi rm located in Reading, Pennsylvania, which he co-founded in 2004. Mr. Cinelli has over 20 years of experience in the environmental consulting fi eld, with

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an emphasis in the areas of environmental site assessments, groundwater remediation, storage tank management, water and wastewater treatment, and spill prevention planning. He has prepared over 40 environmental response plans at many types of industrial facilities. He has written and lectured on the topics of groundwater remediation, wastewater treatment, spill prevention planning, and water quality regulations, and authored the SPCC Planning chapter of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry’s Guidebook on Pennsylvania Environmental Laws and Regulations.

Mr. Cinelli is a licensed Professional Engineer in fi ve states, and is a Board Certifi ed Environmental Engineer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University, a Master of Engineering degree in Environmental Engineering from Penn State University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from St. Joseph’s University. He currently serves as Vice President of the Reading Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, and is a member of the Environmental Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Philadelphia Section.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm1.0 PDH

Failure Investigation for EngineersJoshua M. Carney, PECarney Engineering Group

When a structure has issues or fails, there is a need to understand why. Whether for legal reasons, cost reasons, or just for the sake of advancing the profession, failures of any type tell us something. Forensic investigations work to uncover this information.

It is rare that a structural failure does not include a human element - someone was injured or killed, a person was involved in a causative action, or the residents or employees who use the building are aff ected by the failure and its fallout. Finally, the safety of the public - our overarching goal for everything we do as engineers - must be considered. What does it actually mean, and how do we apply this to our daily work? This is a delicate dance, and frequently the public and owners struggle to understand the engineering considerations behind the decisions we must make.

This course will discuss the considerations in investigations that go beyond the facts. What are the major considerations, how do we communicate facts eff ectively to non-technical people involved in the investigation, and how do we explain the decisions we must make in

such a way that the public, whose safety is paramount, understand? “Failures” rarely involve smoking piles of rubble with only the sifting through piles to be done; they are generally much more complicated and involve many considerations beyond the building itself.

Joshua M. Carney is president and owner of Carney Engineering Group (CEG), a multi-discipline, engineering fi rm located in York, PA. With over 17 years of industry experience, Josh founded CEG in January 2009, and supervises the fi rm’s conceptual structural design, forensic consulting and expert testimony work. In addition, he also oversees fi rm management, business development, marketing, and top-level project management. Josh’s expertise lies in historic renovation and preservation, forensic engineering and analysis, long-span steel structures, design/build, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

Josh’s forensic work ranges from structural adequacy assessments of historic and aged structures, failure investigations, and even the garden variety “Is that crack in my wall something to worry about?” During his professional service, he has been called upon for professional forensic consulting services by a wide variety of clients and has had many opportunities to study structural and construction failures, collaborate with forensic experts, and also report and testify as an expert structural witness to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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3:45 pm – 4:45 pm1.0 PDH

Machine to Machine and 4G LTEWilliam ShriverVerizon Wireless

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm1.0 PDH

Adhesive Anchor Technology *Onalee Finio, PEHilti North America

Today, the structural engineering community specifi es adhesive anchor products in a variety of loading and substrate conditions. This course will identify the eff ects of these conditions on performance and will bring understanding to the various testing and installation methods used.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm1.0 PDH

Explosion Protection for Combustible Dust *John M. Cholin, P.E., FSFPE, M.E.E.J.M. Cholin Consultants Inc.

Hazards associated with combustible dusts have been known for decades. The NFPA publishes standards that address the hazards of combustible dusts, largely as occupancy standards.

This seminar reviews fundamental concepts applicable to all combustible dusts and how to manage the defl agration and explosion hazard they pose. The trend in the NFPA standard revisions has been towards a quantitative hazard assessment criterion. The seminar will review how the hazard assessment is currently performed and how it will be as new revisions of the standards are adopted. It reviews commonly employed hazard management strategies available to the engineer. Finally, it reviews current editions of the NFPA standards emphasizing which standard to use for typical occupancies.

This seminar is derived from the SFPE Dust Explosion Hazard Recognition, Assessment and Management seminar and is intended for practicing engineers and facility management personnel.

John M. Cholin, PE, is President of J.M.Cholin Consultants, Inc., a fi re protection consulting and engineering fi rm specializing in industrial fi re protection strategies. Mr. Cholin is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline of Fire Protection Engineering. He is a member of NFPA, Fellow of the SFPE, NSPE, Technical Committee on Initiating Devices for the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72), Technical Committee on the Fundamentals of Dust Explosion Prevention and Control (NFPA 650, 654, 655) and Technical Committee on Wood, Paper and Cellulosic Dusts (NFPA 664). He has authored four chapters for the 18th, 19th, and 20th Editions of the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook. He has authored commentary for the each of the National Fire Alarm Code Handbooks, from 1993 through 2010 editions.


Sponsorship LevelsSponsors and friends will be recognized onsite, online, in print, and in conference correspondence.

Platinum Sponsor ................................................ $ 5,000 (includes full page program ad)

Gold Sponsor ...................................................... $ 3,000 (includes half page program ad)

Silver Sponsor ..................................................... $ 2,000 (includes half page program ad)

Bronze Sponsor .................................................. $ 1,000 (includes business card program ad)

Friends

Coffee Break ....................................................... $ 500 Installation and Awards Banquet ......................... $ 500 President's Reception ......................................... $ 500 Past President’s Breakfast .................................. $ 500 Clay Shoot .......................................................... $ 500

Advertising

Full page back cover ..............................$400Full page inside front cover ....................$400Full page (7.5” l x 4.5” w) .......................$300Half page (3.25” l x 4.5” w) .....................$200Business card (1.75” l x 4.5” w) ..............$100

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ExhibitsVendors are invited to meet engineers, attend sessions, and join engineers for lunch on Thursday and Friday. Table top displays will be set next to the PSPE Conference Registration Desk and coffee breaks.

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