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Feb 28

Aggregate includes stone, gravel, recycled concrete, slag, and more

Fun Fact Friday: Aggregate Sampling

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, News

Aggregate Sampling The next series of Fun Fact Friday posts will be an aggregate of knowledge about aggregates! What makes aggregates so important? Well, as an important component of concrete,…

Feb 14

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The End of the Road for Concrete Test Specimens: Compressive Strength Testing

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, News

Sampling and testing concrete is all done for one purpose: breaking it.

Jan 31

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Technician marking concrete samples for field curing

Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, News

Specific procedures must be followed during concrete sampling to ensure accurate and consistent results.

Jan 24

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How to Determine the Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete and Why it is Important

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, News

How to Determine the Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete In the civil materials testing industry, there are several testing methods that can be applied at construction sites. This article…

Jan 17

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How Cold Weather Impacts the Structural Integrity of Concrete

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, News

How Cold Weather Impacts the Structural Integrity of Concrete As a Western New York-based firm, we are no strangers to cold weather. The temperature has a daily impact on our…

Jan 10

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Why Concrete Testing is Essential for New Construction Projects

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, News

Why Concrete Testing is Essential for New Construction Projects Concrete is one of the most common materials that is used in construction as the building blocks for the foundations of…

Jan 03

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How Civil Materials Testing Maximizes Construction Schedules and Budgets

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, News

How Civil Materials Testing Maximizes Construction Schedules and Budgets New construction developments are often considered to be high stake projects that require adherence to strict budgets and timelines over the…

Dec 27

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Fun Fact Friday: Atterberg Limits Testing

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field

Atterberg Limits Testing Atterberg Limits Testing is just one of the testing methods that Encorus’s Civil Testing Group uses to determine properties of soil. According to ASTM International, Atterberg Testing…

Sep 27

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Fun Fact Friday: Qualifications and Importance of Certified Welding Inspectors

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, NDE, News

Qualifications and Importance of Certified Welding Inspectors A certified welding inspector must have a combination of qualifying education and work experience, with documentation to support. According to the American Welding…

Sep 06

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Fun Fact Friday: The Importance of Floor Flatness and Levelness Testing

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, News

The Importance of Floor Flatness and Levelness Testing Floor Flatness and Floor Levelness can be critical to the safety of people and equipment, especially in areas with high foot and…

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Fun Fact Friday: Aggregate Sampling

The End of the Road for Concrete Test Specimens: Compressive Strength Testing

Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

How to Determine the Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete and Why it is Important

How Cold Weather Impacts the Structural Integrity of Concrete

Why Concrete Testing is Essential for New Construction Projects

How Civil Materials Testing Maximizes Construction Schedules and Budgets

Fun Fact Friday: Atterberg Limits Testing

Fun Fact Friday: Qualifications and Importance of Certified Welding Inspectors

Fun Fact Friday: The Importance of Floor Flatness and Levelness Testing

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