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Mike is away. We will return to the blog on March 1.  In the meantime, if you need comprehensive MEP engineeirng services, please do not hesitate to contact our offices. See you soon.

Piping Modeling Capabilities, Stress Analysis, and System Redesign.

Presti & Company, Inc. can perform engineering stress analysis of three dimensional piping systems. We have the ability to evaluate the effects of temperature, pressure, weight and anchors, supports or restraints.  External static or transient loads can also be applied and results examined. Piping configurations are computer modeled, material properties are identified and results mathematically generated with technical evaluation of the effects of calculated loads, moments and deflections. During evaluation, systems are verified for compliance with the ASME B31 piping code or the applicable governing code. The calculated loads, moments and deflections are checked for code compliance. The stress analysis reports include graphics depicting stress concentrations and high stress areas of greatest concern. Our design teams can then recommend appropriate pipe configuration changes to reduce inherent stresses and prolong system life and/or recommend a preferred installation.

More Snow to Come!

The National Weather Service has issued a new warning for the Northern Virginia Metro area from Noon Tuesday, February 9th to 7:00pm Wednesday, February 10th. The estimated accumulation is between 10 to 20 inches of snow. Please remember that Presti & Company is always available for assistance to our Property Management, Architecture, and Commercial Property Owner Clients during this extreme winter weather. Please contact our offices via email or phone and we will be glad to be of assistance.

Issued by The National Weather Service
Baltimore/Washington, MD
3:04 pm
EST, Mon., Feb. 8, 2010

... WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON
TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN
STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR... WHICH IS IN EFFECT
FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE... SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS... 10 TO
20 INCHES.

* TIMING... MID-AFTERNOON TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* TEMPERATURES... TEMPERATURES NEAR FREEZING AT THE ONSET TUESDAY
AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES WILL DROP INTO THE UPPER 20S TUESDAY NIGHT AND
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS... LIGHT SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS TUESDAY BECOMING
NORTHWESTERLY 15 TO 25 MPH WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS
ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. THE COMBINATION OF SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL MAKE TRAVEL
VERY HAZARDOUS

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SNOW Assistance for Property Management Clients.

Presti & Company, Inc. has declared an unprecedented level of assistance to our Property Management, Architecture, and Commercial Property Owner Clients.

We have decided to make our fleet of company trucks, along with an employee, available during this storm to any of our clients who may need assistance, and specifically access to any of their properties. Please contact our offices via email or phone and we will be glad to be of assistance.

Presti has various four wheel drive vehicles used predominately for our construction inspection business and we are making these available to assist clients. Clients should be advised that while contracts are in-place for snow removal and for payment clearing, the prudent property manager verifies the vendor's work to ensure it is done thoroughly and properly. We are hearing rumors that plow drivers are taking tips to assist stranded motorist outside property limits. While a storm like this should heighten the level of assistance offered to our fellow motorists, it should not be at the expense of the property.

In addition, Presti & Company, Inc. is available to assess and inspect any property damage that may result from snow load problems and the usual plowing mishaps. With thirty inches of snow..... they'll be a few hang-ups. Prudence now will be helpful and keep costs down during the spring cleanup.

We are here to assist you!!

Snow, Snow, Snow!!!

Lots of the white stuff here. In Dulles reports are stating 30" total snowfall. We have measured 26" inches at Potomac Falls High School.. As of about 6 PM this evening our offices had lost power so there will be limited access to networks and email but we suspect systems will be up and running soon.

Stay tuned, if you have a facilities problem you can email or call our cell phones. Presti & Company, Inc. stands waiting to assist our clients weather this storm.

Presti & Company, Inc.

MEP Technical Seminars in Dulles VA

Presti & Company, Inc. is hosting technical seminars bi-weekly, every Thursday to learn new trends about equipment features and equipment selection specifics.

Practicing Architects and building owners as well as commercial property managers are welcome to join us for a hot cup of coffee and the latest news and trends in commercial MEP equipment at out Dulles office. Visit http://www.presti.com/ for details.

NC and NJ with 25 others adopting NEC 2008

As of November 2009, 27 states including North Carolina and New Jersey have adopted the National Electric Code, NEC, 2008 also know as NFPA 70. Understanding the requirements and practical application of the NEC is paramount to the practicing MEP consulting engineer and over the past few years, while we have seen improvements in enforcement, their remains much mis-application of this code. Presti & Company, Inc. stays abreast of changes in jurisdictions where we practice engineering. We are licensed in 8 states including Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York as well as North Carolina and New Jersey.

Other states recently adopting the NEC 2008 include Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming

Montgomery County, Maryland adopts NEC 2008

Just in... Montgomery County approved NEC 2008 Electrical Code

On January 12, 2010 the Mongomery County Maryland County Council approved Executive Regulation 15-09 adopting the 2008 National Electric Code, NEC with local amendments. The Building Development department will be allowing a 60 day grace period to allow customers time to comply with the new regulations. All electrical plans submitted for review must comply with the 2008 NEC if they are submitted on or after March 15, 2010.

This is B-I-G News as this new code is intensive in both GFCI and AFCI protection.

Consult us at http://www.presti.com/ if you, need help or want to learn more.

Michael A. Lo Presti, PE, CSDP
Presti & Company, Inc.