Jul 6

Welcome to Encorus, Daniel!

Jul 6, 2023

Encorus Group would like to welcome Daniel Langer to the Design Team as an Associate Civil Engineer. Danel is a recent graduate of SUNY Polytechnical Institute in Utica, NY.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology and has also received an... Read more

Jul 5

How it Works: Sieve Analysis (Gradation Testing)

Jul 5, 2023

What Is A Sieve Analysis? Sieve analysis, or gradation testing, is a method used to determine the particle size distribution of granular materials, such as crushed rock, sand, clay, granite, etc. Sieve analysis is used in civil engineering because the distribution of... Read more

Jun 28

What is an Arc Flash Analysis?

Jun 28, 2023

An arc flash is the rapid release of energy produced from an unintended fault (short circuit) in an electrical system. Huge currents form during an electrical arc fault and can cause copper and other metals to vaporize, resulting in an explosion! An arc flash analysis... Read more

Jun 21

Case Study: N95 Mask Machine Modification

Jun 21, 2023

Case Summary: A doctor’s office purchased a Chinese-manufactured machine to make N95 masks with bands to go around the head.  The unit was designed so that the operator could switch the configuration to around-the-ear bands, but this feature was not working. Purpose... Read more

Jun 14

Encorus Group Staff Spotlight: Jon Wardner, EIT

Jun 14, 2023

Jon Wardner, EIT joined the Encorus team one year ago this month as an Associate Structural Engineer.  We asked him some questions to get to know him a little better. How did you get started in your career? My first engineering experience was working for the NYSDOT as... Read more