In The Field Archives - Page 9 of 12

Jan 24

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

In the civil materials testing industry, there are several testing methods that can be applied at construction sites. This article will focus on the testing method that is used to…

Jan 17

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How Cold Weather Impacts the Structural Integrity of Concrete

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, News

As a Western New York-based firm, we are no strangers to cold weather. The temperature has a daily impact on our lives, from what clothes we wear to how long…

Jan 10

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Why Concrete Testing is Essential for New Construction Projects

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, News

Concrete is one of the most common materials that is used in construction as the building blocks for the foundations of various structures around the world. These structures could be…

Jan 03

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How Civil Materials Testing Maximizes Construction Schedules and Budgets

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field, News

New construction developments are often considered to be high stake projects that require adherence to strict budgets and timelines over the course of the construction period. This creates a necessity…

Dec 27

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Fun Fact Friday: Atterberg Limits Testing

By Encorus Group Civil Testing, In The Field

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 Limits are six…

Dec 20

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Control Systems Engineering

By Encorus Group Engineering Design, In The Field, News

One of the lesser known services that Encorus Group offers is control systems engineering design. This discipline is relatively broad, so Senior Electrical Engineer Tom Gilmartin elaborates on when control…

Dec 06

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Fun Fact Friday: Forensic Engineering

By Encorus Group Engineering Design, In The Field, News

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 is forensic…

Nov 29

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Fun Fact Friday: Seismic Design

By Encorus Group Engineering Design, In The Field, News

During the design phase of a structure, there are certain loading conditions that engineers need to take into consideration. One of those loading conditions is seismic load, which is a…

Nov 15

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Fun Fact Friday: Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing

By Encorus Group Environmental Services, In The Field, News

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 conditions. This is an…

Nov 08

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Fun Fact Friday: NEPA Review

By Encorus Group Environmental Services, In The Field, News

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…

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In The Field117

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

Control Systems Engineering

Fun Fact Friday: Forensic Engineering

Fun Fact Friday: Seismic Design

Fun Fact Friday: Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing

Fun Fact Friday: NEPA Review

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