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Apr 12
Fun Fact Friday: Petrographic Testing
When building any type of structure, it is important to make sure that the materials you are using are structurally sound to guarantee the integrity and longevity of the structure. Some of the most common materials that are used in modern construction are concrete... Read more
Apr 5
Fun Fact Friday: Architecture as a Discipline
Encorus Group offers several interconnected disciplines that lead to the assembly of functional buildings and other structures. Our firm not only offers engineering disciplines, but can provide architectural services as well. For this week’s Fun Fact Friday, we will... Read moreGlobal Day of the Engineer
Encorus and Director of Engineering Design Tom Gilmartin, PE, PMP, LEED AP, had the opportunity to be featured on WKBW Channel 7 Eyewitness News for Global Day of the Engineer! This was the perfect occasion to promote engineering education and encourage young... Read more
Mar 29
Fun Fact Friday: 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 Limits are six limits of consistency in soils that were defined by Albert Atterberg.... Read more
Mar 22
Fun Fact Friday: Fire Protection Engineering
One of the in-house design services offered by Encorus Group is fire protection engineering. This discipline is relevant to almost any building design since it helps to prevent fire and keep buildings safe in the event that a fire does occur. Fire Protection / Life... Read more
Mar 15
What Is Drafting In Engineering?
For this week’s Fun Fact Friday, we will focus on one of the more technical aspects of engineering: drafting. Encorus Drafter Doug Acquard gave us some information about what drafting is and why it is important. What is Drafting? Drafting, also known as technical... Read more
Mar 8
Fun Fact Friday: Photo Edition
Fun Fact Friday: Photo Edition Did you know that wind turbines can be 300 to 400 feet tall and weigh up to about 350 tons? Encorus has had hands-on experience with wind turbines, providing Civil Testing services for the Arkwright Wind Farm! Learn more about Encorus’s... Read more
Mar 1