Potential Engineering Profile Book

POTENTIAL ENGINEERING, PC YEARS IN BUSINESS:

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COMPLETED PROJECTS:

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COMPLETED INSPECTIONS:

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RECOGNITION + AWARDS:

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CONTENTS

Company Profile Background Message from the President

Infrastructure BQE Connector Ramp Bridge Inspection + Repairs Parking Garages

4 Institutional 4 American Airlines Terminal 5 Hofstra University

Long Term Care Facility 6 6 Specialty 7 Scaffolding 7 Stair Detailing

Solar Panels 8 10 Forensic + Testing 11 Forensic 12 Piers + Pile Loads

13 Shop Drawings 14 Wall Paneling 16 Aluminum Ramp 18 Steel Connections

Foundation Excavation + Underpinning Waterfront Bulkheads

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Capabilities Services Disciplines Approach

Partners

OPERA Architects Company Company

Commercial Lexus

Millenium Toyota

Press Building

Catering Facility

Jones Beach Theatre

Residential

84th Drive

Brighton Beach

Sylvaton Terrace

Residential Dwellings

Villa De Hempstead

Vista Point

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

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

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Let me begin, with thanks, to present this comprehensive document on behalf of Potential Engineering PC employees, associates, and most importantly, our clients who made this a reality.

As we look ahead, I would take this opportunity to re-affirm our commitments to continue in providing quality service and products to our repeat as well as new clients, and to assure our new or potential clients that their utmost satisfaction is our No. 1 priority.

I have set much higher standards and goals for the future of our company. As a team and individually, we promise to thrive for services to our clients that are not less than perfect. To achieve those goals and objectives, we only request the opportunity to prove them.

Consequently, we anticipate your confidence and trust in our abilities and accomplishments, as presented in this document.

To our repeat clients, again, we extend our thanks and promise for continuing satisfaction in our services and professional responses to all your needs and inquiries.

Sincerely,

Sam Ghaida, P.E. President/Principal Engineer

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Working with the most advanced design engines on the market today, coupled with 28 years of progressive engineering experience, Potential Engineering, PC, can model and truly deliver innovative solutions to complex structural problems.

The PE team posses the technical expertise and depth of resources required to meet the needs of our clients in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.

Our dedication to the industry and to the successful completion of engineering projects is unparalleled. We take pride in our accomplishments and exhaust all means to satisfy our clients.

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

Therefore, we provide our client, attentive service, quick response, and sound decisions.

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OUR APPROACH

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DISCIPLINE Using the state-of-the art software, such as Bentley’s STAAD PRO and Tekla Structures, coupled with our extensive experience, Potential Engineering, PC delivers high quality projects, competitively, efficiently, and cost effectively.

We are team oriented professional corporation that understands the interactions between different disciplines to accomplish a task and complete a project. Our services extend from planning phases to closeouts, with all the other intermediate phases covered to the satisfaction of our clients.

Our clients include individuals, professionals, contractors, private corporations, businesses, and agencies.

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Potential Engineering, PC provides construction support services including structural, inspections, testings, supervision, shop drawings, monitoring, demolition plans, parametric design and forensic.

PE also provides a one-source service to our clients where in-association with PL Engineering, OPERA Architecture, PRAVCO Inc, E-Steel Group, and STUDIO WORKS we cover all design-build facets which are integrated to include BIM, MEP, CM and construction.

Each of the associated team members is small enough that it focuses its efforts on client needs and satisfaction rather than corporate profit levels. While PE and each of associated team members within its expertise is small, it is very well known and respected for the quality and depth of its work and work products.

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OUR SERVICES

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SERVICES Ranging from residential, commercial and institutional projects covering scales from small to large. We encompass the full depths of wood, steel, concrete and specialty materials design that meet the challenges of engineering for safety, efficiency and ultimate perfomance.

We have developed sophisticated design approaches utilizing building information modelling, advanced detailing and flexible delivery systems to complete all scopes of work. Our structural designers engage with advanced analysis with focused design and economy outcomes in mind.

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Foundations

Inspections

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Buildings Bridges Gymnasiums Special Structures Stadiums Towers

Underpinning Sea Walls Bulkheads Excavation Shoring Pile Tests Spread / Mat

Construction Defects Strengthening Water Proofing Soil Investigation NYC DOB Certified (subsidiary company)

Shop Drawings

Building Information Modeing (BIM)

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CIP/PreCast Concrete Concrete Design Structural Steel Paneling/Sub-Framing Preperation + Review Specialty Assemblies

Coordination Estimating Managing Processing Scheduling

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PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS

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Potential Engineering, PC has a wide range of partners and collaborators when clients demand one-source service. We work with architects, MEP contactors and construction companies to execute projects from beginning to completion.

PE believes in contributing with other companies to execture work in a timely and cost efficent manner while exposing other companies to new revenue streams for future projects.

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Gregory Marx De Pena, AIA, NCARB Principal Architect San Diego Office 440 19th Street San Diego, CA 92102 designopera.com

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ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERS

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Allen Ghaida, Assoc. AIA Designer New York Office 357 W 55th St - 2E New York, NY 10019 allenghaida.com

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Paul A. Leon, P.E. CEM, LEED AP Principal New York Office 77 Merrick Road Lynbrook, NY 11563 plengineering.net

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MEP / CONTRACTING PARTNERS

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Praveen Sharma, RPC Principal New Jersey Office 245 Wescott Drive Rahway, NJ 07065 pravco.net

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We have extensive experience working with state government agencies and private developers designing highway ramps, bridges, parking structures and industrial facilities. We pride ourselves in contributing sound engineering solutions to vital arteries of transportation and delivery services.

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INFRASTRUCTURAL

B.Q.E CONNECTOR RAMP Brooklyn, NY

Client: NYS Department of Transportation

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

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

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INFRASTRUCTURAL

Budget: $47,000,000

Photo A: Staged Construction

Photo B: Temporary Shoring

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

The design team included four (4) subconsultants; and, multiple City, State and Federal agencies which reviewed, commented, and approved the project prior to construction.

Photo C: Connector Ramp Steel Structure

Photo D: Temporary Shoring

Photo E: Site Cast Concrete Reinforcement

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RARITAN RIVER BRIDGE RARITAN, NJ

Client: NJ Rail Carriers

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

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

Budget: $1,000,000

Photo A: Deteriorated Sway Frames

Photo B: Failed Masonry Abutment

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The evaluation required an understanding of the critical elements and links in the superstructure, braces, and portal trusses.

In addition, the substructure evaluation required a thorough inspection of the bearings and their interaction with the piers and abutments.

The deficiencies and recommended repairs included, but not limited to, ultrasonic testing, replacement of turbbuckles and eyebars, reinforcement of bearing plates, reinforcement of sway frames, vertical posts, and lower truss chords, and replacement of masonry abutments. In addition, patching and repairs of existing concrete piers are required.

Photo C: Bridge Turnbuckle Repairs

Photo D: Rivet Connection Inspection

Photo E: Downrated Structure to a Single Track Capacity Due to Age and Condition

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MILLENIUM HONDA HEMPSTEAD, NY

Client: Millenium Honda

The four (4) level parking structure extension to the sales building at Millennium Honda in Hempstead, NY was modeled, designed, and constructed with pre-cast concrete framing system on spread footing.

The fabrication of structural elements was performed under strict quality control environment and supervision at Jersey Precast Corporation and shipped to site and erected by Redrock Industries.

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

Budget: $4,000,000

Photo A: Construction Progress

Photo B: Rear Elevation

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

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

Photo C: Exterior Facade

Photo D: Interior Pre-Cast Framing

Photo E: Reinforcement Integrated in Design Model for Shop Drawing Preparation

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Our experts in foundations design cover underpinning, bulkheads, seawalls, excavation shoring, piles and spreads.

Utlizing maximum the maximum efficiency to deliver any scope of foundational work to meet budgets and requirments.

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FOUNDATIONS

UNDERPINNING & EXCAVATION NY, NJ, CT

Client: Multiple Shown

Potential Engineering PC acquired the capability and successfully executed multiple projects in NYC metropolitan area that involve underpinning of medium and highrise buildings and excavation shoring of up to thirty (33) feet (10 meters). The foundations underpinned ranged from rubble stone to concrete with varying degrees of structural integrity and stability encountered during the process.

This imposed significant challenges that required unique approaches for some of the projects, especially old structures with unreinforced construction.

Budget: $16,000,000 Shown

Photo A: Lagging with Self Drilling Tie-Backs

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

Photo B: Steel Encased Soldier Pile

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Depending on site conditions, the excavation shoring included cantilevered as well as tie backs with self-drilling anchors or waleracker with concrete block (thrust blocks).

The soldier piles included wide flanged steel beams, timber, steel pipes, or steelencased concrete with reinforcement.

Photo C: Excavation and Shoring

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

Photo D: Wide Flange Steel with Timber Lagging

Photo E: Two Level Tie Back System with Self Drilling Anchors

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SEAWALL BULKHEADS NY, NJ

Client: Multiple Shown

Almost all types of sea wall bulkheads designed and supervised during construction by our firm in New York City metropolitan area and Long Island.

This includes, but not limited to, the following: Timber, Vinyl, Composite, Steel, Concrete, and Stone. The design included cantilevered and tie back systems. The tie backs applications ranged from concrete or steel deadman to self-drilling anchor rods.

Different manufacturers and suppliers specified for the products.

Crane material International products was mostly specified for the vinyl and composite sheeting. While, skyline and other similar manufacturers specified for the steel sheeting. Depending on clients’ requirements , soil conditions, exposure and location, each project was unique in its design and execution.

Budget: $5,000,000 Shown

Photo A: Installed Sheet Piles from Land

Photo B: Installed Sheed Piles from Barge

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

Photo C: Timber Cribbing Bulkhead

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

Photo D: Steel with Self Drilling Tie-Backs

Photo E: 830 FT of Steel Sheetpiling (18 ft) to Mud Line Installed from Barges in a Close Proximity to Existing Structures

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**We have extensive experience working with state government agencies and private developers designing highway ramps, bridges, parking structures and industrial facilities. We pride ourselves in contributing sound engineering solutions to vital arteries of transportation and delivery services.

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LEXUS SALES BUILDING MASSEPEQUA, NY

Client: Lexus of Massepequa

The new Lexus Sales Building is located at 2040 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, New York. The two level structure encompassed showroom area, slaes and office spaces, and interior and exterior parking areas.

The 66,000 square feet building is to be constructed on pile foundation and structural steel framing.

As sub-consultant, responsible for the foundation and structural design, Potential Engineering PC has provided contract plans on this project. The design included provisions for future PV panels on the roof and special sunshade framing on the perimeter of the building. The timber piles were designed for a capacity of 30 tons each.

In addition, a 20 feet high retaining wall on piles was part of the exterior parking area.

Budget: $4,000,000

Photo A: Perspective View

Photo B: Structural Model

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The developed construction documents were based on NYS Building Code, ASCE 7, and International Building Code 2009.

The contract plans were submitted to the agencies having jurisdiction for review and approval. The bid documents have been released and the project is close to be awarded.

Photo C: Perspective Rendering

Photo D: Interior Mullion Structure

Photo E: Finished Showroom

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MILLENIUM TOYOTA HEMPSTEAD, NY

Client: Toyota

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

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

Budget: $12,000,000

Photo A: Parking Deck Steel Framing

Photo B: Steel Connections

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

Photo C: Parts Department Framing

Photo D: Second Level Steel Framing

Photo E: Showroom Steel Framing

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RICHNER COMMUNICATIONS GARDEN CITY, NY

Client: Richner Corp

The site was previously developed with a building of approximately 63,000 square feet of on-grade construction and a paved area that includes 17 parking spaces. The northerly interior section of the building was improved wit happroximately 22,000 square feet (2,045 square meters) on each of two levels of specialized light storage construction, totaling approximately 44,000 square feet (4,100 square meters).

The new press building with the alterations and additions provides for a self-contained printing/publishing operation under one roof, including approximately 20,000 square feet of on grade production area, 16,000 SF of office and R&D space to be located on new second level, interior parking for 60 cars and exterior parking of 10 cars. The storage area at the northerly area, with self-storage on 1st level and record storage on the 2nd level are to be maintained. The new press building was designed and integrated to the existing warehouse/storage facility under

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Budget: $3,500,000

Photo A: Wide open mezzanine floor area

Photo B: Building enclosure with wide window openings

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mult-phased construction that included the separation of the different areas and parking. The design incorporated heavy loads to accommodate press machines and other equipment. The new building foundation integrated to existing foundation on building perimeter. The building enclosure designed to accommodate wide window openings and mansard of light gauge framing.

The existing steel framing beams re-used and columns reinforced to accommodate the extension. The construction support services provided by Potential Engineering PC included shop drawing preparation for structural steel and light gauge framing for building enclosure and mansard system.

Window lintels uniquely designed with built-up light gauge framing.

Photo C: Steel Framing

Photo D: Metal Decking

Photo E: STAAD Structural model used for the analysis and design

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VETRO RESTURAUNT & LOUNGE QUEENS, NY

Client: Russo’s on the Bay

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

The scope of work completed by Potential Engineering, PC included excavation sheetpiling, pile foundation, and structural design; construction support services, and special inspections. The modeling, design and loading was based on the New York City Building Code. The excavation sheetpiling included continuous dewatering system.To minimize impact on adjacent property, the pile design is based on drilled-in/augered application driven-in at the tip 5 feet only.

The cellar floor and walls were designed with a “Bath tub” approach.

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Budget: $4,000,000

Photo A: Cantilevered Sheetpiling with Watering System

Photo B: BIM Structural Model

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The waterproofing system was integrated into the exterior to prevent water intrusion and ensure water tight application. The construction support services included the preparation of structural steel shop drawings, connection design, and generating CNC files for fabrication.

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

Photo C: Exterior Finishing

Photo D: Piling Support for Excavation Walls

Photo E: Architectural Rendering

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JONES BEACH THEATER LONG ISLAND, NY

Client: Redrock Industries

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

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

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Budget: $3,000,000

Photo A: Upper Level Expansion

Photo B: Distant Perspective

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schedule, the project utilized prefabricated / pre-cast concepts with pre-fabricated rake beams and pre-cast concrete members.

All elements designed utilizing the finite element modeling techniques with realistic boundary conditions and loadings as per ACI and ASCE 7 requirements. Pre-cast Concrete elements included inserts and attachments to inter-lock the members and to attach to the steel framing.

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

Photo C: Upper Deck Installation

Photo D: Performance Event Post Construction

Photo E: Expansion Seating in Use

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**We have extensive experience working with state government agencies and private developers designing highway ramps, bridges, parking structures and industrial facilities. We pride ourselves in contributing sound engineering solutions to vital arteries of transportation and delivery services.

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RESIDENTIAL

84TH DRIVE APARTMENTS QUEENS, NY

Client: Jackson Development Group

The eight (8) story with a cellar residential building was constructed on 84th Drive in Queens, NY. The Ordinary Masonry Shear Wall (OMSW) system with 8 inch hollow core precast concrete plank floor was designed and constructed in accordance with New York City Building Code.

The scope of work executed by Potential Engineering PC (PE) included the foundation and structural design, construction support services, and special inspections during construction. In addition, PE generated the excavation shoring plans during construction.

The foundation design included tie beams to connect the spread footings and counteract the eccentricity caused by the exterior bearing walls.

Budget: $6,500,000

Photo A: Lobby

Photo B: Font Elevation

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

Photo C: Masonry Exterior

Photo D: Rear View

Photo E: Reinforced concrete foundation walls at cellar

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BRIGHTON BEACH APARTMENTS BROOKLYN, NY

Client: D.Y.A Construction

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

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

Budget: $10,500,000

Photo A: General View

Photo B: General View

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

Photo C: General View

Photo D: General View

Photo E: Steel and Masonry Construction

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SYLVATON TERRACE STATEN ISLAND, NY

Client: PSG

The structural and foundation design of the five (5) story residential and one-story commercial building was completed by Potential Engineering PC (PE). The 33,400 square foot Ordinary Moment Resisting Steel Frame building consisted of 40 residential units and multiple commercial spaces at street level. The project also consisted of renovating an adjacent concrete structure into a five (5) story commercial building and a three (3) level parking garage between the two buildings along Selvaton Terrace in Staten Island, NY. Potential Engineering PC modeled and designed the three structures in accordance with NYC Building Code. The estimated construction cost for the project exceeds $11 M. The scope of work included foundation and structural design to accommodate additional four (4) story on the mixed-use and commercial buildings, underpinning and excavation shoring design, review and approval of shop drawings, connection

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Budget: $6,000,000

Photo A: Loads Applied on Model

Photo B: Detail Render

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and columns splice design and special inspections of related structural work.

Furthermore, due to the high water table, details for the specified waterproofing membrane was incorporated.

Photo C: Detail Render

Photo D: BIM Model exported to shop drawings

Photo E: Lateral and gravity loads applied on model for analysis and design.

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ABITINO RESIDENCE BROOKLYN, NY

Client: Mario Abitino

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

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

The construction support services and special inspections included means and methods for shoring during erection and load transfer of the existing structure, underpinning, foundation and subgrade, concrete, structural stability, welding, and

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Budget: $2,000,000

Photo A: General Views

Photo B: Structural BIM

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high-strength bolting.

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

Photo C: Detail View

Photo D: interior View

Photo E: Construction Phase

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VILLA DE-HEMPSTEAD HEMPSTEAD, NY

Client: Villa De-Hempstead Realty

The project involved the construction of a six (6) story condominum building with a cellar in Hempstead, NY. The tasks carried

by Potential Engineering PC included the foundation and structural design, controlled inspections, and construction support services.

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

The exterior building enclosure walls are supported on cantilevered beams with columns recessed inside the structure.

Thus, special attention was required to minimize deflections to prevent future cracking of the facade finishing.

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Budget: $3,100,000

Photo A: After Construction

Photo B: Steel Framing

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The controlled inspections included castin-place concrete, strucutral safety and stability, steel erection and high-strength bolting, welding, concrete design mix, and soil compaction testing. The construction support services included the design of connections, review and approve structural steel shop drawings, oversight of the general contractor and subcontractors.

Photo C: After Construction

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Photo D: Interior Framing

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Photo E: BIM Structural design model with applied loading

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CROWN LANDMARK COLLEGE POINT, NY

Client: Kings Associates Job No

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

As sub-consultants, responsible for the design and construction support services of the structural and foundation design, Potential Engineering PC generated design plans for the underpinning of the existing three (3) story brick building, cantilevered excavation steel sheetpiling to accommodate continuous dewatering for the excavated pit, waterproofing membrane, 50 ton steel filled concrete piles, pile caps, flat slab parking deck, ramps, framing for inground

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Budget: $26,000,000

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

Photo C: Finite element model of slabs

To meet code and zoning requirements especially designed parking level slabs with minimum thicknesses was designed utilizing the finite element modeling techniques. The entire structure was modeled and designed in accordance with the NYC Building Code. All loads and load combinations including seismic and wind superimposed on the structure met the ASCE 7 specifications.

Photo D: Finite element model of pile and caps

Photo E: Integrated CIP Concrete and Steel Framing

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INSTITUTIONAL

AMERICAN AIRLINES TERMINAL JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT - NY

Client: American Airlines

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

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

Budget: $8,000,000

Photo A: Wall paneling exterior

The modeled truss wall, sub-framing, and wall panels including connections/ attachments were designed and analyzed to meet NYC Building Code and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) requirements including buckling analysis.

Photo B: Partial shop drawings

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

Photo C: Lateral wind loading analysis

Photo D: Mezzanine/office light gauge framing

Photo E: Truss wall and mezzanine

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HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY STADIUM HEMPSTEAD, NY

Client: Hofstra University

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

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

Budget: $6,000,000

Photo A: New truss constructed

Photo B: Modeled truss with supporting loads

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

Photo C: Truss model with loading and displaced shape

Photo D: Truss model with loading and displaced shape

Photo E: xxx

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ROOSEVELT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY EDISON, NJ

Client: Pravco Inc

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

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

Budget: $16,500,000

Photo A: Erection of initial steel shipment

In the process, PE prepared design modules for the connection design which is applicable to any similar project. The design modules were developed to meet the requirements of AISC.

Photo B: Roof mansard

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During erection, PE worked closely with contractor in phasing the steel fabrication, shipment to site, and crane pick location.

The operations were performed smoothly without any mentionable glitches.

Photo C: Entrance construction view

Photo D: General view - exterior

Photo E: BIM for design analysis and shop drawings

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SPECIALTY ASSEMBLIES

SCAFFOLDING & HOISTING SYSTEMS NY, NJ, CT, PA

Client: Brend Renovations

For over ten years, and on dozens of projects in PA, NJ, CT, NY, Potential Engineering PC (PE) has provided temporary scaffolding, sidewalk bridging, and hoisting framing designs to BREND RENOVATION. The designs and calculations met the requirements of OSHA and New York City Cranes & Derricks Agency (CD5).

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

Budget: $800,000 Shown

Photo A: Design model of outrigger framing

Photo B: Exterior Scaffolding drawings

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

Photo C: Model of hoist system

Thus, independently supported scaffolding systems provided. In addition to industry standard Delta and Tractel Winsafe hoisting systems, PE developed light weight steel and aluminum hoisting system for ease of hauling and erection at several occasions.

Photo D: Scaffold around monument (no tie-in)

Photo E: Scaffold constructed

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SPECIAL STAIRCASES NY, NJ

Client: Multiple

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

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

Budget: $100,000 Shown

Photo A: Wood staircases

Photo B: Steel staircases

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

Photo C: Heavy guage metal stairs

Photo D: Curved stair analysis

Photo E: Heavy gauge metal stair during assembly

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SOLAR ENERGY SUPPORTS NY, NJ, CT

Client: Mutliple

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

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

PE’s contribution to the process included investigation and analysis of the structural framing, design and/or

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Budget: $1,500,000

Photo A: BIM of panels and structure

Photo B: Steel dunnage

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review of manufacturer racking system, superimposing, using ASCE 7 additional drag, uplift, down-push forces on the structure, prepare calculations and approve application.

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

Photo C: General view

Photo D: Racking system installed on roof

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PRAVCO, INC 245 WESCOTT DR RAHWAY, NJ

PERSPECTIVE

DESCRIPTION PROJECT NAME

ERECTION PLAN PV PANEL - DUNNAGE

DRAWN BY DATE DRAWN

JOB No.

09/01/2011

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Photo E: Dunnage framing to support racking / PV panels

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INSPECTION AND TESTING

FORENSIC ENGINEERING NY, NJ, PA

Client: Multiple

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

The reports generated are comprehensive.

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

Budget: Varies

Photo A: Collapsed open web joist

Photo B: Reinforcement of joist

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Photo C: Paneling failure at Meadowlands Snowdome

Photo C: Paneling failure at Meadowlands Snowdome

Photo D: Masonry failure due to hurricane

Photo D: Masonry failure due to hurricane

Photo E: Drifting snow caused failure to open web joist at lower roof framing

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PILE LOAD TESTING NY, NJ, PA

Client: Multiple

As required by NYC Building Code, numerous pile load tests and pile driving supervision performed by Potential Engineering, PC on projects in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, NY. Pile testing and pile driving, drilling or augering included steel, wood, steel encased concrete piles, helical, and self-drilling piles. The piles tested ranged from 60 to 300 tons.

The reports generated in accordance to the requirements of NYC building codes for strength and settlement. Wave equation analysis utilized in some situations based on the requirements or specifications of the reviewing agencies, which pre-determines the equipment and the torque to be used during the installation, in addition to the anticipated pile penetration into the substrata and the required stiffness of the hammer cushion.

Budget: Varies

Photo A: Helical pile testing

Photo B: Steel pile driving

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The test methods were performed based on ASTM Designation: D 4945-08 for HighStrain Dynamic Testing, Designation : D 1143 for Static Axial Compression Load, and Designation: Static Axial Tensile Load. In some applications, PE re-designed the piles based on field conditions and contractors concerns.

Photo C: Pile load testing setup

Photo D: Constructed building on tested piles

Photo E: Helical pile being tested

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SHOP DRAWINGS

WALL PANELS ENCLOSURES NY, NJ

Client: Multiple

Generating, review, and design of building enclosure/wall panel systems is another service that Potential Engineering PC (PE) undertakes. We have worked and gained significant experience with products and material, including composite, steel, titanium-zinc, and aluminum of many manufacturers.

Design calculations, detailed shop drawings and schedules, connection fasteners, and assemblies are provided for erection.

The light gauge and/or aluminum framing for long and wide span openings for windows, louvers, and floor levels are being designed taking into consideration biaxial bending and buckling under severe loading conditions, including blast load, as per applicable code requirements of the agencies having jurisdiction and the contract specifications.

Budget: Varies

Photo A: Framing detail

Photo B: Wall framing erection

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As sub-consultants, PE provided indirect services to agencies, such as Port Authority of NY & NJ, NJ TRANSIT, Novartis, UMDNJ, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Newark Liberty International Airport, Columbia University, Queens Hospital, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Morristown Airport, Monmouth University, etc.

Photo C: Construction assembly from BIM

Photo D: Construction additions

Photo E: BR-28, 22 gauge metal panel wall system manufactured by Morin

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GREENHOPE APARTMENTS MANHATTAN, NY

Client: NY-OASAS & E-Steel Group

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

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

Budget: $8,000,000

Photo A: BIM framing

Photo B: BIM staircase

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

Photo C: Inverted “v” brace design

Photo D: Welding detial of “v” brace connection

Photo E: BIM for shop drawing output

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PASSAIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PASSAIC, NJ

Client: New Jersey DOE

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

PE addressed and resolved several field conditions that required redesign of members and connections.

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

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SHOP DRAWINGS

Budget: N/A

Photo A: Field welded moment connection

Photo B: “Knife� shear tab - job detail

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The project specifications included generating Job Standards (JS) and Erection Drawings (JE) to assist in developing repetitive details, whether shop or field, welded or bolted.

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

Photo C: Connection design incorporated in BIM

Photo D: Connection design

Photo E: Partial view of school being erected

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