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Nuclear Reactor Refueling

We often get asked, "How do you refuel a Nuclear Reactor?". It seems daunting, considering that the fuel is radioactive, and you certainly can't touch ...
Shipping Container Damage

Shipping Container Impact Analysis

We can perform impact analyses in lieu of drop tests to verify structural integrity. This is an example of a dropped shipping container. ...

RGE Hydroelectric Station 5 Turns 100 This Year!

RG&E's Station 5 will have generated green, emission free energy for 100 years this year. That's quite an accomplishment. ...

Crash Test Tuesday: Geo Vs. Chevy C2500

We thought it’d be fun to showcase some of our tools using a new series we call Crash Test Tuesday. This week, we’re going to ...

FLEX – Making Plants Safer Than Ever Before

FLEX is incredibly powerful because the equipment can be used for any disaster that might face a nuclear plant. Even the disasters that we can't ...

Articulating Solar Array

We were able to help our client save over $40,000 on the design and construction of an articulating solar array. ...
Construction

Don’t Forget the Contractor – Preventing Costly Construction Delays

One of the most important things to consider in design is how it will be installed. We find that accounting for the installer allows projects ...

Even the Best Designs Can Have…Shortfalls

Even the best designs can have shortfalls. For example, this roof scupper is supposed to carry runoff to the drainage basin below; problem is... It ...
FEA Pipe Impact

Failure Analysis

Failures Happen, Learn from Them If you’ve made it here, something probably went wrong. And you don’t want it to happen again. Failure is sometimes ...

Consulting

Engineering Consulting

The Return on Investment of using an engineering consulting firm is in the form of a better final product. In our case, we focus on ...