Oct 23

Concrete Anchors

Oct 23, 2020

The Understated Importance of Concrete Anchors Concrete anchors are an essential design component for fastening structural items to reinforced concrete or masonry. Anchors are used to attach steel members to supporting concrete members. They are often overlooked and... Read more

Dec 6

Fun Fact Friday: Forensic Engineering

Dec 6, 2019

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 engineering, also referred to as investigative engineering. Forensic... Read more

Nov 29

Fun Fact Friday: Seismic Design

Nov 29, 2019

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 dynamic load caused by the acceleration of the earth supporting the structure.... Read more

Nov 22

Fun Fact Friday: Shipping Container Evaluations

Nov 22, 2019

Encorus’s Structural Engineering department provides more than just structural designs. One of our many capabilities is shipping container evaluations. Our shipping container evaluations have been requested by both manufacturers and the end users. The typical contents... Read more

Aug 2

The 5 Structural Engineering Principles Of Jenga

Aug 2, 2019

The concepts of structural engineering can be observed in many things that people commonly deal with on a daily basis, including buildings, bridges, and other structures, but did you know that structural engineering theories can be seen in the popular balancing game,... Read more