Fun Fact Friday: The Reason for the Rules Apr 24

Fun Fact Friday: The Reason for the Rules

Most industries and businesses are subject to regulations. Some may seem overbearing or unnecessary. Older generations might remember the reasons that certain regulations were enacted in the first place, but younger people may see them as a burden to their business,... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Meet the Mechanical Integrity Team Apr 17

Fun Fact Friday: Meet the Mechanical Integrity Team

As you may know, Encorus Group offers Mechanical Integrity Services.  We will take some time today to meet our team of mechanical integrity inspectors! Keith Taylor – Director of Mechanical Integrity Services Keith has been with Encorus since the launch of the firm’s... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Sieving Fine and Coarse Aggregate Mar 27

Fun Fact Friday: Sieving Fine and Coarse Aggregate

Last week we learned about a little bit about sieve analysis and the aggregate 200 wash. Today, we’ll focus on sieving fine and coarse aggregate – particles larger than the No. 200 sieve. The Importance of Sieve Analysis Testing Sieve analysis, or gradation testing,... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: The Aggregate 200 Wash Mar 20

Fun Fact Friday: The Aggregate 200 Wash

Welcome back to our Fun Fact Friday series on aggregate testing! Today, we discuss the aggregate 200 wash. Sieve analysis, or gradation testing, is a way to assess the particle size distribution of material.  The aggregate material is put through a series of... Read more
Encorus is hiring! Mar 13

Encorus is hiring!

Encorus currently has openings for the following: -Senior Civil Engineer -Engineering Technicians -CWI / NDE Inspectors -Civil / Environmental Analyst (Phase I or Phase II) Visit our Careers page for more information! Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Aggregate Moisture Content Testing Mar 6

Fun Fact Friday: Aggregate Moisture Content Testing

Last week, we learned about the importance of sampling aggregates and the appropriate way to do it.  This Friday, our Fun Fact is about testing the moisture content of that aggregate.  Why do we need to do this?  Without accounting for the amount of moisture in the... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Aggregate Sampling Feb 28

Fun Fact Friday: 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, their quality matters.  (You can read about why concrete testing is essential for new... Read more