Articles
Humidity or Air Quality: Must We Choose One?
In this start of the new year, nothing is more customary than wishing a bill of good health to others. A simple parameter can influence our comfort and our respiratory vulnerability at once: relative humidity. Some tools, such as humidifiers, exist to control this parameter but understanding how they work and their potential effects on human health is imperative.
Understanding Vibration Damage
This article will give you some basic insights as to how buildings shake, why humans aren’t great at discerning the severity of shaking buildings, and what information to look for in the early stages of a vibration-related claim.
A Safe Holiday Season
The holiday season is just around the corner! Santa's village is aglow with thousands of lights. The elves are busy hanging garlands and decorating Santa's majestic Christmas tree. But even at the North Pole, the wisest elves know that a natural tree can be dangerous: a dry tree or faulty lights could cause a fire in just seconds.
The Crucial Role of the Stationary Enginemen
Stationary Enginemen play a key role in maintaining the stability, safety and security of essential mechanical systems in Quebec and beyond. These skilled professionals work in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, performing surveillance, maintenance and repairs on critical equipment. They also anticipate risks and ensure that best practices are applied to prevent hazardous situations.
Microscopy, a Cornerstone of Failure Analysis
For materials and chemistry experts, the microscope is an indispensable tool. Among other things, it helps us to understand failure mechanisms, observe material characteristics, trace the source of contamination, and determine both the nature and failure mode of components. In fact, the microscope is usually the first tool used by an expert in order to establish a diagnosis and understand a failure mode.
Getting to the Bottom of Flooring Failures
Floors are more than just surfaces we walk on; they set the tone for our interiors, combining style, comfort, and functionality. Each material, from elegant hardwood to practical polymer coverings has its own characteristics that are important to understand in the context of a claim or dispute.
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