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ASME Met Section NewsNovember 2007

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

1 Everything You Always Wanted to Knowabout Underpinning(But Were Afraid To Ask)

3 Recent Technical Meeting:The Design and Construction of New SouthFerry Terminal Station

3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORENGINEERS

4 Second Annual Energy & ResourcesConference

7 ASME IGTI to hold 2007 Gas Turbine UsersSymposium in New Orleans

10 The Future of ASME is in your hands

12 MET SECTION UPCOMING MEETINGS

14 Metropolitan Section Membership

Everything You Always Wanted toKnow about Underpinning

(But Were Afraid To Ask)

ByGerard Hillenbrand, P.E.

The May 21st, 2007 dinner meeting hosted by New Yorkchapter at Patrick Conway’s restaurant on short block awayfrom Grand Central Terminal had a record turnout. Onceagain, many representatives of our city’s architecturalcommunity including a substantial contingent of womenexperts and careerists joined a large group of engineeringpractitioners. The intriguing subject featured the expertteam of Joe Tortorella, P.E., and Rick Ellman, P.E., who aredeveloping a local reputation as the reigning experts on thiscritical aspect of public safety in our city’s constructionindustry. This expert team was supplemented by DanEschenasy, P.E., of the Department of EmergencyOperations, who lent his support for the views andprocedures presented by the guest speakers, and wasavailable to answer the inevitable questions related to N.Y.City’s building code and its rules and proposed revisions.

The speakers began their presentation with vivid slidepictures of recent building collapses which resulted indangers to public safety, costly delays and repairs, occasioninjuries and deaths, as well as the resulting deluge oflawsuits, public recriminations and loss of confidence in theprofessionalism of the construction industry. The picturesshowed a series of collapses in Brooklyn (Frequently

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showed a series of collapses in Brooklyn (Frequency of oneto two per month) where attached and semi-attachedbuildings ranging in height from one to six stories arecommon. The failures occur when a building lot isexcavated for a new structure, and the excavation weakensthe foundation or structural support of an adjacent buildingresulting in the collapse of the adjacent building in a rapidand unpredictable scenario. In almost all cases theexcavation causes a loss of the adjacent building’sfoundation support and this loss is attributed to inadequateunderpinning on the foundation in question. The remedy, ofcourse, is the correct design and construction of theunderpinning in the first place. But after a collapse thedepartment of buildings will issue a stop work order andrequire that all affected adjacent buildings be vacated, thusprotecting the public safety until remedial action is approvedand in place.

The speakers then proceeded to define the correct design ofthe various underpinning techniques – Mr. Tortorella fromthe Structural Engineering perspective and Mr. Ellman fromthe Geo-technical or Foundations perspective. First of all,the developer of the new building should select an architectwith experience and a track record in building constructionsof this type and this Architect should involve structural andGeo-Technical Engineers as early as possible in the designprocess. The developer and Architect should also enlist thecooperation of the owners of the adjacent buildings and keepthem informed of progress and any discovered problems.The choice of a construction contractor, usually decided bycompetitive bidding, should also be decided as early aspossible in the process, with suitable experience andexpertise as important factors as well as price. TheEngineers should then supervise test borings and digs tocomplete all aspects of the site investigation includingrecommending the number and location of the variousborings. Continual monitoring of this process is essential, aswell as an investigation of the construction history ofadjacent properties. Test borings provide analysis of thesupporting soils, effects of vibrations contributing to soilsettlement, the ground water level at the site, and therunning sand conditions that is, the tendency of wet soil tomove and then collapse.

The quality of the adjacent structure’s foundation also mustbe investigated. Discovery of weak adjacent soil conditionswill necessitate underpinning the foundation and possiblyconsolidation and/or de-watering of adjacent soils. Piledriving at the construction site can cause supporting soilsettlement and a tlt in the adjacent structure. Also nearbysubway traffic may contribute to vibration sensitivity at thesite and its environment. The need for underpinning in thesecircumstances is best determined by excavating test pits atstrategic locations adjacent to the foundation in question.The test pits themselves must be correctly designed andreinforced with such techniques as Jack Piles, Bracket Pilesand Arched Supporting walls over the pit excavation. Thepit itself may have to be reinforced with piers and/or

concrete walls and may require additional support fromadded tapered and forged steel wedges as well as pre-loading from hydraulic jacks. Even with all theseprecautions, cracks in the adjacent foundation are hard toavoid. These cracks require the use of jet grouting toprovide a connection to solid ground. In more serious cases,slurry walls may be necessary and even direct connection tosolid rock may be required.

The speakers next emphasized that there is really nosubstitute for proper design of the underpinning beforeconstruction begins. Detailed designs must be submitted tothe Department of Buildings to establish an accurateengineering record. Engineers have the duty to educate thecontractors diligently on the details, means and methodsspecifying the underpinning, the surrounding soil conditions,and the need for special bracing and load transfer. Aboveall, engineers must stay involved throughout theconstruction process, remembering to fully comply withRule 52 before the start of excavations.

Despite all these precautions, breakdowns at theconstruction site sometimes occur and remedial repairs arerequired. Remedial techniques include the use of bracketwall ties, lateral bracing and reinforcement, and connectingstraps, as well as steel shims for load transfer. Al remedialconstruction should be approved and monitored by theengineers of record and certified by the BuildingDepartment, complete with correct drawings defining theactions taken. Special care must be taken to extendunderpinning beyond the corners of existing foundations,using crack gauges to define the severity of field problems,continuing vibration monitoring and timely inspections ofall remedial efforts. Unexpected field problems may evenrequire hiring special engineering consultants. During theseperiods’ contractors and engineers should be mindful of theneed to keep the owners of neighboring buildingscompletely informed as to discover problems and theproposed solutions.

This meeting concluded with the usual vigorous questionand answer period which also touched on the handling oflawsuits and the need for adequate and extensive insurancecoverage for all eventualities the speakers recommendeddeveloping and action plan for handling these problemsbefore the start of construction.

The meeting was co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Sectionof the AMSE and all attendees were eligible to earn 1Professional Development Hour of credit toward thecontinuing education requirements mandated by the N.Y.State Education Department.

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Recent Technical Meeting: Presentation on the New South Ferry

Project Sponsored byTHE ASME METROPOLITAN SECTION

Subject:“The Design and Construction of New SouthFerry Terminal Station”This presentation provides an in-depth understanding of theDesign and Construction of the Structural Box andMechanical Systems for the new Subway Terminal Stationat South Ferry.

MTA Capital Construction is building a new South FerryTerminal Station for the number 1 subway line, to be locatedunderneath Peter Minuit Plaza in Lower Manhattan, adjacentto Battery Park and Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The newSouth Ferry Terminal Station was selected as one of twoMTA projects (the other being the Fulton Street TransitCenter) as part of the overall lower Manhattan recoveryeffort appropriated by Federal Government after 9/11.The existing south Ferry Station is built on a tight radius,single-track loop with platform space for only five cars (halfa train length). The new Station will correct existingphysical and operating deficiencies, which limit traincapacity and reduce subway reliability for millions ofcustomers each year. The new station will reduce customertravel time, provide additional station entrances with ADAaccessibility and improved fire safety and will offer a newtransfer between the number 1 subway line and the R/Wlines at Whitehall Street Station. It will also provideseamless intermodal connections between buses, subwaysand ferry service.The construction of the new station was featured on theDiscovery Channel Program as “Extreme EngineeringEpisode” in July 2006. The program captured andhighlighted the significant construction challenges that hadto be resolved to move the project forward and meet theschedule.

Look for article in up coming newsletters.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORENGINEERS

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If this opportunity meets your requirements for challengingand rewarding assignments, and you meet our minimumrequirements, please e-mail your resume and a cover letterdescribing you and your previous experience to:jobs@robsonforensic.com.Ref: ASME NY-122007

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Second Annual Energy & ResourcesConference

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I-SHOW PREMIERS AT 2007 CONGRESS

ASME, in collaboration with the National CollegiateInventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) and Idea toProduct (I2P) competitions will present the firstInnovation Showcase, (I•Show) contest, Nov. 9, held inconjunction with the 2007 ASME Congress in Seattle,Wash., Nov 11-15 The I•Show is a competition thatencourages teams of individuals to present theirtechnological innovations to an audience, which willinclude successful entrepreneurs, seed venturecapitalists, and intellectual property specialists. Judgeswill decide the best and most feasible ideas, andwinners will receive seed funding and additionalproduct and start-up support. I-Show will feature 10semi-finalists for the inaugural competition includingteams from the University of Washington, Penn State,Oregon State University, Texas A&M University andothers.

For more details visit the Web site athttp://www.asme.org/Communities/Entrepreneur/Innovation_Showcase_IShow.cfm or contact Patti Jo Snyderat snyderp@asme.org

ASME IGTI to hold 2007 Gas Turbine Users Symposium in New OrleansThe International Gas Turbine Institute of ASME will conduct the 2007

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GTUS, Dec. 11-13, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention CenOrleans. The symposium provides a forum for end-users toideas and share best practices regarding the operation and mof industrial gas turbines and aero-engines. GTUS will co-the 2007 Power-Gen International conference at the Ernest Convention Center. GTUS registrants will receive access tsessions in the 3-day symposium, as well as admission to Pand a complimentary copy of the conference proceedings odisk. GTUS will deliver practical information and provide opportunity for engineers and other technical professionalsabout solutions to problems shared in the global gas turbineFor more information or to register visit the web site athttp://www.asmeconferences.org/gtus07/

Bernard Amadei Will Deliver Keynote at 2007Congress

Bernard Amadei, Ph.D., the founding president ofEngineers Without Borders-USA, will be the featuredkeynote speaker at the 2007 ASME InternationalMechanical Engineering Congress, Nov. 11-15, inSeattle. Amadei, a professor of civil engineering at theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder, will speak on thetopic of engineering innovation, particularly as itrelates to sustainable solutions for needy populations indeveloping and underdeveloped countries of the world.He will discuss the shift in engineering education andpractice called Earth Systems Engineering, aimed atcreating interaction between engineering applicationsand the Earth’s natural systems. The keynote sessionwill be held on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 PM at theSheraton Seattle Hotel. All Congress attendees areencouraged to attend.

Online registration for the 2007 ASME Congress isnow open. To register or for more information aboutCongress activities and events, visithttp://www.asmeconferences.org/congress07/

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The ASME Volunteer Opportunities Bulletin Board(VOBB) is a tool designed to help volunteer leaderspromote local Section and Society-wide volunteerpositions. It is also used to help link volunteers withopportunities for involvement in all areas of thesociety. Opportunities for involvement includestandards development, pre-college outreach andeducational activities, government relations, and thedevelopment of new products, programs and more.

Volunteer leaders are encouraged to use the VOBB as arecruitment tool. If your ASME group is looking for afew good volunteers to share their passion and makemeaningful contributions, contact Deidra Hackley athackleyd@asme.org or visithttp://volunteer.asme.org/vobb/Post_Volunteer_Opportunity.cfm. For more information on posting orapplying for a position on the VOBB visithttp://volunteer.asme.org/ or e-mail bookert@asme.org.

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Early Career Engineer Essay Competition

The Old Guard Committee of ASME invites you toparticipate in an Early Career Engineer EssayCompetition. The competition was developed toengage early career engineers in communicating adviceand guidance based on your own personal/professionalexperiences and your relationship with ASME to newME/MET graduates. The winning essay will be postedon the ASME Early Career website and the author willreceive $1,000 and a lifetime ASME membership.

For complete details visit:http://www.asme.org/Communities/EarlyCareer/Old_Guard Early Career.cfm

Changing the Face of Engineering: Diversity ActionGrant Applications Now Being Accepted

Do you know of a Student Section doing some goodwork? Diversity Action Grant (DAG) applications arenow being accepted from ASME student sections forthe 2007-08 academic year. Student Sections locatedoutside the United States, or collaborative projects withinternational partners, are strongly urged to apply.

The DAG Program, supported by the Center forLeadership and Diversity, is a competitive programwhich awards grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 toASME Student Sections to sponsor events that:

• Promote the inclusion of women and under-represented minorities in ASME Student Sections andin mechanical engineering;• Inspire K-12 students to excel in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education; and,• Assist minority- and women-owned businesses insolving engineering design problems.

In addition, applications should promote collaborationwith other organizations on campus or within thecommunity, cost sharing of associated expenses, and amethod for measuring the success of the project.

DEADLINE: Nov. 1. Apply Today!www.asme.org/Communities/Diversity/Diversity_Action_Grant.cfm, or contact Marina Stenos atstenosm@asme.org.

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ASME Offers Members Chance to have theirVoices Heard During the CNN/YouTube

Sponsored Presidential Debate onNov. 25th, 2007

n Sunday, Nov. 11, as part of the Internationalechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition

IMECE) the Government Relations Department ofSME will be providing members with the opportunity

o register online with YouTube in order to formulateuestions to ask the Presidential candidates as theyebate policy issues live on CNN as part of “Youhoose ’08.” This unique opportunity will allowSME have their voice heard in front of the nation andossibly drive discussion as the U.S. prepares to elect aew President. The debate is formatted so thatandidates answer videotaped questions from people.

his idea was originally conceived after ASMEember and former Washington Internships for

tudents of Engineering (WISE) intern Chris Dealecided to videotape a question for this debate relatedo global climate change and the possible policymplications of this issue. To view Deal’s video pleaseisit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTr2rQzoACIor more examples, please visitttp://www.youtube.com/youchoose.

or submission guidelines or to create a YouTubeccount, visit: www.youtube.com.

uestions are due by Sunday, Nov. 25, and you will beubmitting your video as an individual, facilitated butot necessarily endorsed by ASME. Members whohoose to submit questions are encouraged, but notequired, to ask questions pertinent to the interests ofSME and those of mechanical engineers at large.

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Advancing Your Career With ASME PPC

The ASME Professional Practice Curriculum (PPC) isan online resource designed to help you advance in theengineering profession by providing guidance andresources on subjects that complement an engineerstechnical skills.

The PPC consists of 42 modules on topics rangingfrom product development and writing cost proposalsto team building and negotiation. The PPC alsoprovides information on alternative engineering careerpaths such as patent law, marketing and sales, andentrepreneurship.

To get started, please visitwww.professionalpractice.asme.org.

A four-day career enhancement program for early-career engineers, Nov. 9–12, 2007 Seattle Sheraton,Seattle, Washington (held in conjunction with the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition) Nov. 9: Innovation ShowcaseBecome inspired at the I-Show, where 10 top collegiate student teams present their technological innovations to ajudging panel of successful innovators, industry experts, venture capitalists, and intellectual property specialists forthe ultimate reward: industry recognition and seed funds to move onto the next step in commercialization.

Nov. 10: Invention to Venture WorkshopDesigned for the science, engineering, and technology communities, the ‘I2V’ is a one-day “entrepreneurship bootcamp” that teaches technology entrepreneurship basics, helps build networks, and provides a framework for movingideas forward. Topics include idea validation, intellectual property management, marketing, building the team,creating a business plan, and financing your idea. Nov. 11: Early Career Forum & FairThe Early Career Forum & Fair provides an outstanding opportunity to learn the skills necessary to get on the fasttrack of your engineering career. Industry experts offer key advice on how to advance in both technical andmanagement areas. You have the opportunity to ask specific questions about your career goals. Nov. 12: Early Career Development SeriesThe Early Career Development Series (ECDS) offers five dynamic sessions covering an array of engineering topics.The 2007 ECDS will focus on such pivotal topics as alternative energies, patents and intellectual property, aerospacedesign, engineering entrepreneurship, and government funding for engineering research. For complete details, updates, and to register for the Early Career Forum & Fair and other early career programs,visit www.asmeconferences.org/ecf07

Are YOU the New Face of Mechanical Engineering?

Aimed at promoting the up and coming innovators ofthe engineering profession, the New Faces ofEngineering (a program of the E- Week celebration) iscurrently accepting nominations for 2008.

The New Faces of Engineering strives to promote theaccomplishments of early career engineers byhighlighting their engineering contributions and theresulting impact on society. The top individual NewFaces will be featured in a full-page ad in USA Todayduring Engineers Week, Feb. 17-23, 2008. Each photowill be captioned with the engineer’s name, name ofthe engineering society providing the nominee,employer and a brief statement of that individual’saccomplishments as they relate to the public welfare.

Nominate someone (or yourself) today! DEADLINE:Nov. 19, 2007. Check out last year's New Faces:http://www.eweek.org/site/Engineers/newfaces2007/index.shtml, or contact Marina Stenos atstenosm@asme.org.

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Applications are being accepte

Program Evaluators contributeTechnology, or related degree curriculum, and other key progdegree programs and the studeprogram is very professionallythe engineering profession.

Desired Qualifications:• Demonstrate an interes• Demonstrate desired co• Have at least one degre

discipline. Graduate d• 10+ years of work exp• ASME member or will

To complete an application andhttp://www.asme.org/Educatio

ASME is committed to increasprogram evaluators. As such, wgovernment to apply. Contact additional questions.

Do you know an individual or engineering education in a signsociety awards:

The Frank von Flue Award, ethe promotion of lifelong learneducation and/or professional dcompetence and flexibility of mdevelopment, distribution or prprofessional development or un

The Ben C. Sparks Medal, eseminent service to mechanical higher education professional sengineering and mechanical enall of three areas: a broad rangeadvancement of engineering edperiod of time, to the positive smechanical engineering progra

The deadline for submitting nvisit

Universities Need Your Valuable Perspective!

d through Oct. 15 for ASME/ABET Program Evaluators.

to the continuous improvement of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineeringprograms by evaluating them against a set of criteria related to faculty, facilities,ram areas. In doing so, you will be helping to assure the quality of undergraduatents graduating from those programs. Serving on an assessment team for a degree and personally rewarding and a great way of supporting the future advancement of

t in undergraduate education.mpetencies outlined in ABET’s Competency Modele in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a closely related

egree preferred.erience. Management experience a plus.ingness to become a member prior to applying to serve as an evaluator

for more information, please visitn/College/ABET/Become_Evaluator.cfm

ing the range of valuable perspectives that comes from having a diverse cadre ofe especially encourage minorities, women, and engineers working in industry or

Amy Bentow, manager, Education, at bentowa@asme.org or 212-591-7880 with

Made a Difference in Engineering Education?

entity (e.g. company, organization, institution, etc.) that has contributed toificant way? If so, consider nominating them for one of the following

stablished in 2002, recognizes significant contributions by an individual or a group toing for mechanical engineers. Lifelong learning is defined as the continued process ofevelopment, following a post-secondary education degree, to maintain theechanical engineers throughout their career. Contributions may include assessment,

omotion of materials for lifelong learning via appropriate mechanisms, such asiversity extension courses and programmed or self-paced learning.

tablished in 1990, is presented annually to a mechanical engineer for recognition ofengineering technology education through contributions toward ASME; towardservice; and towards the teaching and/or research facility roles in mechanicalgineering technology. Candidates must have a record of outstanding performance in of contributions to ASME; dedicated efforts and a record of achievements in theucation and engineering technology education; and contributions, over an extendedupport, recognition, or interaction of mechanical engineering technology andms, their faculties, or students.ominations is Jan. 1, 2008. For more information and a nomination package, please

: http://www.asme.org/Governance/Honors/SocietyAwards/

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The Future of ASME is in your hands!!!

VOTE NOW !!

Information about nominees for Society Office for terms beginning in June 2008 is now available online.http://www.asme.org/Governance/Nominating/Selections_By_2007_Nominating.cfm

Ballots are included in the Sept. 2007 Issue of ME Magazine and are due back no later than Oct. 24, 2007.

You have the power to shape the future of ASME!!

During the Annual Meeting in June 2008, the Nominating Committee will evaluate candidates, deliberate andnominate individuals from our Society for the following offices:

PresidentBoard of Governors - 3 to be electedVice President

Education – Centers SectorSafety Codes & Standards – Codes and Standards SectorConformity Assessment – Codes and Standards SectorInternational Gas Turbine Institutes – Institutes SectorPrograms & Activities – Knowledge and Community SectorTechnical Communities – Knowledge and Community SectorGovernment Relations – Strategic Management Sector

Terms of office for the positions voted above will begin in June 2009. Please evaluate individuals in your unit ofASME as possible nominees for the officer positions in your Sector. You may also wish to consider potentialnominees for the offices of President and the three Board of Governor positions.

In addition, during the business meeting of the Annual Meeting in June 2008, the Voting and Alternate Membersfor the 2009 Nominating Committee will be elected.

The Nominating Committee is now smaller than previously, and it is crucial that each segment of the Society berepresented in the selection process by a highly qualified Nominating Committee Member.Please identify members to represent your sector.

For further information please contact RuthAnn Bigley at 212.591.7650 or bigleyr@asme.org.

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MET SECTION UPCOMING MEETINGS

Metropolitan Section Executive CommitteeMeeting Schedule

December 13th, 2007

The Executive Committee of the ASME Metropolitan Section holds monthly meetings to consider activities that are pertinentto the Section’s mission. We look forward to meeting people who are interested in learning more about the section. Pleaseattend any of our meetings, as they are open to the Met Section membership. The schedules of upcoming meetings are listedin this newsletter. For more info contact M. Torres-Castillo at 646-252-4911.

SEND US YOUR ARTICLESPlease send your articles, pictures and letters to the Newsletter Chair for inclusion in our next newsletter.The deadlines for the coming year are January 4, 2007.Send email to hansenp@asme.org, or mail to

Mr. Paul HansenENERCON Services, Inc.400 Valley Rd Suite 301

Mount Arlington, NJ 07856

Schedule will be developed in upcoming meeting are as follows.

December 13thFebruary 14th,March 13thApril 9thMay 8th andJune 12th.Location of these meetings will be announced.

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Alonzo, Anthony E (718) 492-5584321 - 51 StreetBrooklyn, N.Y. 11220 AEAlonzo@yahoo.com

Jill AndersonCon Edison andersonji@coned.com

Barbera, Marco, P.E. (718)-497-47241522 Putnam AveBrooklyn, NY 11237

MBARBERA@WOODSNJAYE.COM

Basch, Peter, P.E. (212) 243-3383PO Box 250New York, NY 10014

Berri, Sidi, Ph.D.Professor, NYC Technical College, Mech Tech300 Jay StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201 sberri@nyctc.cuny.edu

Das, Satyaprakash, Ph.D. (718) 390-7972Professor, College of Staten Island, Applied Sci2800 Victory BlvdStaten Island, NY 10314

prakash@postbox.csi.cuny.edu

Dember, Marc (212) 410-8338NYC Parks & Recreation5-Boro Technical ServicesRandalls Island, NY 10035

Marc.Dember@parks.nyc.gov

Fishman, Bernard, P.E. (212) 758-2776225 East 57th Street, Apt. 7ENew York, NY 10022 fishmanb@asme.org

Edward G. Ecock, P.E. (212) 460-4830Consolidated Edison Company of New York 4Irving Place Room 2615-S ecocke@coned.comNY, NY 10003

Haines, Daniel W., P.E. (718) 862-7279Professor, Manhattan College, Mech EngRiverdale, NY 10471 dhaines@manhattan.edu

Hansen, Paul (973) 601-0510x235Enercon Services, Inc.400 Valley Road, Suite 301Mnt Arlington, NJ 07856 hansenp@asme.org

Hauser, Peter / Susan LaVigne (845) 279-6200ASME Region I & II Office (800) 628-5981326 Clock Tower Commons Fax: (845) 279-7765 Route 22 hauserp@asme.orgBrewster, NY 10509 lavignes@asme.org

Heller, Marian (212)-591-7079ASME InternationalThree Park AveNYC, NY 10116 marian@marianheller.net

Hillenbrand, Gerard R., P.E (718) 343-456581-23 259th Street Glen Oaks, NY 11004

Hladek, James (718) 982-2994

Professor, College of Staten Island, Mech Tech2800 Victory Blvd.Staten Island, NY 10314

Hong, Shane Y., Ph.D. (212) 854-2957Professor, Columbia University, Mech Eng 500 W 120th St, 234 Mudd Bldg.New York, NY 10027 sh295@columbia.edu

Jannone, Joseph, Ph.D., P.E. (516) 773-5473Professor, US Merchant Marine Academy300 Steamboat RoadKings Point, NY 11024 jannonej@usmma.edu

Jiji, Latif M., P.E. (212) 650-5228Professor, City College of NY, Mech Eng Dept140th St & Convent AveNYC, NY 10031 jiji@me.ccny.cuny.edu

Kamil, Esmet M., Ph.D., P.E. (718) 399-4328Professor, Pratt InstituteHiggins Hall N 201F 200 Willoughby Ave. ekamil@pratt.eduBrooklyn, NY 11205 kamile@asme.org

Kinach, Wasyl, P.E. (212) 669-2203NYC Office of the ComptrollerBureau of Engineering1 Centre Street, Room 650New York, NY 10007 kinachw@asme.org

Kumar, Sunil, Ph.D. (718) 260-3810Professor, Polytechnic, Mech and Indust Eng6 Metrotech CenterBrooklyn, NY 11201 skumar@poly.edu

Lai, W. Michael, Ph.D (212) 854-4236Professor, Columbia University500 West 120th Street, 220 S.W. MuddNew York, NY 10027 wml1@columbia.edu

Lam, Marca J., Ph.D. (212) 353-4393Professor, Cooper Union, Chemical Eng Dept51 Astor PlaceNew York, NY 10003 mjlam@cooper.edu

Lefter, Jan, P.E. (718) 352-210917-32 202nd St Bayside, NY 11360 jdlefter@msn.com

Madia, Joseph, P.E. (212) 460-4346Consolidated Edison Co. of NY, Inc.4 Irving Place, Room 1320S New York, NY 10003 madiaj@coned.com

Modi, Vijay, Ph.D (212) 854-2956Professor, Columbia University, Chair-ME Dept500 West 120th Street, 220 S.W. MuddNew York, NY 10027 modi@columbia.edu

Melone, Michael J., Jr. (845) 228 94076001 Applewood CircleCarmel, NY 10512 mikejr1@suscom.net

Nourbakhsh, SaidProfessor, Polytechnic, Mech & Indust Eng

6 Metrotech Center333 Jay StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201 snourbak@poly.edu

Omholt, Thore, Ph.D. (718) 409-7413Professor, SUNY/Maritime College,Marine Eng, Fort Schuyler6 Pennyfield AveBronx, NY 10465thoreomholt@compuserve.com

Oussani, James Jr (718)-768-3380The Staplex Company777 5th AveBrooklyn, NY 11232 jim@staplex.com

Perdue, Terry D., P.E. (917) 523-1451253 W 73rd St, Apt 10-JNew York, NY 10023terry.perdue@swm-us.com

Pochiraju, K. V., Ph.D. (201) 216-8053Professor, Stevens Institute of Tech, MECastle Point on HudsonHoboken, NJ 07030kpochira@stevens-tech.edu

Pritchard, Philip, Ph.D. (718) 862-7443Professor, Manhattan College, ME DeptRiverdale, NY10471ppritcha@manhattan.edu

Rice, John T., Ph.D., P.E. (718) 275-7167103-10 Queens Blvd.Forest Hills, NY 11375 jrice@pratt.edu

Roe, Keith K., P.E. (201) 265-2000President & Chairman (212) 563-7000Burns & Roe, Enterprises, Inc. 800 Kinderkamack RoadOradell, NJ 07649

Wei, Stan 212-353-4299Professor, Cooper Union, Chair-ME Dept51 Astor PlaceNew York, NY 10003 wei@cooper.edu

Torres-Castillo, Miguel (646) 252-3837New York City Transit AuthorityPO Box 70Lahaska, PA 18931 Mitorre@NYCT.com

Weinberg, Erwin (718) 544-249169-10 Yellowstone Bld, Apt 611Forest Hills, NY 11375eweinberg1@nyc.rr.com

ASME Metropolitan Section Organizational Chart

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Metropolitan Section Membership

Advisory Board *** Executive Committee***E. Kamil J. Madia M. Torres (07) Co-chairW. Kinach J. Rice M. Barbera (07) Vice-chairP. Hauser J. Rice (08) TreasurerNominating Committee A. Alonzo (08) SecretaryE. Ecock M. Melone G. Hillenbrand (08)J. Rice E. Kamil M. Dember (06)

B. Fishman (07)E. Ecock (08)M. Melone (08)Esmet Kamil

Standing Committees

Member Development Industry Relations

P. Hansen Chair M. Barbera Co-Chair J. Anderson Co-Chair

A. Alonzo M. Melone P. Hansen

M. Barbera

Membership Interest Inter-Societal Relations

A. Alonzo Chair W. Kinach Chair

P. Hansen G. Hillenbrand

Met Section Online Management Chapter

M. Dember Chair W. Kianch Chair

G. Hillenbrand

Professional Development andActivities

Meetings and Program

E. Kamil Chair E. Ecock Chair

P. Bash G. Hillenbrand

G. Hillenbrand W. Kinach

ASME Metropolitan Section Organizational Chart

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Standing Committees

Professional Practice and Ethics Bylaws and Operations

G. Hillenbrand Chair B. Fishman Chair

B. Fishman E. Kamil J. Rice

W. Kinach XXXXX

Public Information Finance

M. Dember Chair J. Rice Chair

P. Hansen

Government Relations and Public Affairs

M. Melone Chair E. Kamil E. Ecock

M. Torres W. Kinach M. Melone

E. Kamil

History and Heritage Honors and Awards

B. Fishman Chair J. Oussani W. Kinach Co-chair J. Rice Co-Chair

M. Barbera J. Rice J. Oussani M. Melone

College RelationsE. Kamil – Chairs

MetRepresentative School Faculty Advisor Student

ChairB. Fishman/ E. Ecock City College of NY L. Jiji Eliz PicoM. Dember/J. Madia Columbia University S. Hong xxxxxW. Kinach Cooper Union M. Lam / V. Diienna xxxxxM. Melone/M. Torres Manhattan College P. Pritchard xxxxxW. Kinach/J. Oussani Polytechnic S. Nourbakhsh xxxxxJ. Jannone/ M. Barbera SUNY/Maritime T. Omholt xxxxxP. Hansen College of Staten Island M. Lazarus xxxxx

M. Heller Stevens Institute Marehalli Prasad Chloe Weck

M. Barbera NYC Technical College S. Berri xxxxx

Legend: * Elected ** Executive Committee Term *** Past Section Chairs