Forensic Engineering Many people are familiar with the common types of engineering: civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental, structural, and so on. But one discipline that might not be so widely known…
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) testing is a method of measuring the strength of loose soil that has not been disturbed, or compacted materials under existing field…
One of the several environmental services that Encorus offers is a NEPA review. NEPA is a very important component in the environmental engineering field, but many non-environmental engineers may not…
Liquid Penetrant Testing This week’s Fun Fact Friday will focus on Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT) and Examination, one of the Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) inspection services that Encorus Group offers. LPT…
Computed Radiography vs Traditional Radiography Radiography is one of the several methods of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) offered by the skilled technicians at Encorus. There are two different methods of conducting…
What Are API Certifications and Why Are They Important? The American Petroleum Institute, or API for short, is a national trade association which represents all facets of the natural gas…
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…
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…
Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are procedures which have been developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to evaluate environmental issues at a…
The Importance of Risk-Based Inspections Inspections are a key part of any commercial facility, and an important part of maintenance for many personal properties as well. It’s important to ensure…