The Queens Chapter of the New York State
Society of Professional Engineers, Inc. (NYSSPE) is a non-profit organization
devoted to the promotion of the engineering profession. We are the local chapter
of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) serving the Queens
borough of New York City. We hold monthly meetings from September through
June which include informative talks and facility tours. |
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QUEEN'S CHAPTER MEETING: Thursday, November 15, 2018
This month's meeting presentation is by:
Sal Terranova, Technical Representative of the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company will present
CAST IRON SOIL PIPE
Understanding the performance characteristics, the recycled/recyclable content, ability to survive
installation, and life cycle costs of the different through-wall flashing materials.
Learning Objectives
The History of cast iron from as far back as the 1400's
DWV pipe applications
The advantages of using cast iron over other materials
The different types of cast iron soil pipe, and the unique size of each type
Hangar spacing, proper vertical support, joining methods and provisions for thrust restraint
Different coatings used by domestic, and some import manufacturers
The major differences between Cast Iron, and PVC piping, especially sound attenuation
Our Next Meeting and Lecture is:
Continuing Education Lecture is 1 PDH
Date: November 15, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Clearview Park Golf Course
From Long Island: LIE west to exit 27N Clearview Expressway heading towards the Throgs Neck Bridge. Head North to exit 7- Willets Point Blvd. Make a left at traffic light. Entrance will be on your left, prior to next traffic light.
From Queens/Western NY: Grand Central Parkway East to Exit 9E towards Whitestone Expressway. Merge onto Whitestone Expressway towards Whitestone Bridge. Merge left to exit 16- Cross Island Parkway South. Take Cross Island to exit 33- Clearview Expressway/Bell Blvd. Make a left at the traffic light. Take an immediate right into the parking lot of Clearview Golf Course
Admission is $25 for NSPE members and $35 for non-members
Students admission is free
Not a member? Join the NYSSPE Queens Chapter for these member benefits!
Contact George Tavoulareas, PE at 347-387-1649 for further information
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Engineering Marvels in Queens
Designed by Gilmore D. Clarke, the Unisphere was engineered, fabricated, and donated to the fair by the United States Steel Corporation (USS). Its components were manufactured by the company's American Bridge Division at Ambridge and Harrisburg, Pa., and assembled at the World's Fair site.
Mark your calendar!
Our next meeting is Thursday, January 24th, 2018
Chapter Meeting
Our meetings are held at Fort Totten, typically on the fourth Thursday of the month. The meetings start at 6:30 PM and are catered by our sponsors.
There is a continuing education seminar given at every meeting. The cost is $25 for our NSPE members, free for students and $35 to non-members.
Directions to the Professional Design Center at Fort Totten
The Queens Chapter, NYSSPE
Chapter Directors’ Meeting
(6:30 PM - call for location)September 13th, 2018
October 11th, 2018
November 8th, 2018
December 13th, 2018
January 10th, 2019
February 14th, 2019
March 14th, 2019
April 11th, 2019
May 9th, 2019
June 13th, 2019
July - No Meeting
August - No MeetingChapter Membership Meeting
(6:30 PM)September 27th, 2018
October 25th, 2018
November 15th, 2018
December - No Meeting
January 24th, 2019
February 28th, 2019
March 28th, 2019
April 25th, 2019
May 23rd, 2019
June 27th, 2019
July - No Meeting
August - No Meeting
Directions to the Professional Design Center at Fort Totten
How to Contact Us:Queens Chapter, NYSSPE
George Tavoulareas PE, President
gltpe@msn.com
c/o Brian E. Flynn, PE, PC
78-66 79 Place, Glendale, NY 11385
Telephone: (718) 894-7822
FAX: (718) 894-7833
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November 12, 2018