U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)

Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Centrifuge Research Complex – part of the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory – have been working closely with Virginia Tech to validate their mathematical models by physically modelling a levee culvert failure. Simultaneously, the team is testing a variety of detection techniques to serve as early warning systems for levee managers. Watch this video to learn more about this research and collaboration. US Army Corps of Engineers Joelle Westcott #engineer #engineering #levees #floodcontrol #floodmanagement #centrifuge #geotechnical #geotechnicalengineering #modeling #physicalmodeling #math #mathematics #virginiatech #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Álvaro Rodríguez León, a University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez civil engineering major, recently completed an internship with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS. During his weeks with ERDC, León worked in the ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory as part of the Airfields and Pavements Branch. "The internship with ERDC was an exciting opportunity, gaining experience with hands-on tests and organizing the data in a concise way,” León said. “The culture I experienced in the workplace was enjoyable, inspiring each other to work hard and learn new things.” León said one of the highlights of his internship was preparing a paper for the upcoming Transportation Research Board conference, which will be held in January in Washington D.C. “I leave [ERDC] with new knowledge and amazing experiences in the research world,” he said. “The impact of the work we accomplished, along with the results we were able to obtain, make me proud as a future civil engineer.” #engineer #engineering #student #education #internship #career #careeropportunity #engineering #civilengineer #puertorico #geotechnical #geotechnicalengineering #experience #training #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Maj. Gen. Kim Colloton, Deputy Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently visited the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) facilities in Vicksburg, Miss. Maj. Gen. Kimberly Peeples, Commanding General, USACE Mississippi Valley Division, was also part of the visiting group. During their visit, the USACE leaders were given presentations on the historical perspective of artificial development and current efforts across the USACE enterprise to deploy AI in STEM and business applications. They viewed demonstrations on AI-enabled systems for engineering, construction and contingency operations. The tour also included an overview of the High-Performance Computing Modernization Program, which facilitates much of ERDC’s testbed and computing capabilities to support AI missions in USACE, and how AI is being used in research operations such as understanding the behavior of endangered species and discovering new efficiencies in USACE dredging operations. US Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Mississippi Valley Division HPCMP - High Performance Computing Modernization Program #military #civilworks #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #aiml #stem #engineer #engineering #computing #highperformancecomputing #modeling #testing #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Scientists with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently completed a challenging mission deploying ice mass balance buoys in the Lincoln Sea, north of Greenland and Canada’s Ellesmere Island. Dr. Chris Polashenski, a research geophysicist, Roy Hessener, an engineering technician, and Tricia Nelsen, a research physical scientist, all with the ERDC Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, conducted the project that is in support of NASA’s ARCSIX program. ARCSIX (Arctic Radiation-Cloud-Aerosol-Surface Interaction Experiment) studies many of the factors that add to the Arctic’s summer surface radiation budget and impact the early melt season, which is May through mid-July. CRREL’s portion of the mission – through the deployment of the buoys – was aimed at measuring ice properties, net radiation budget, meteorological variables and Navy-relevant upper ocean properties on sea ice. Using ski-equipped aircraft, the team deployed the buoys in an area known for its thick ice and minimal motion. After successful deployment, the sensors now drift with the ice, providing continuous real-time data and forming the basis for NASA’s ongoing sea ice observations from Pituffik Space Base in Greenland. The mission’s success further reinforced ERDC’s vital role in Arctic research and the ability of its research teams to execute high-risk operations. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration United States Space Force #nasa #arctic #ice #sensors #sensortechnology #realtimedata #data #dataanalytics #climate #physics #geophysics #radiation #spaceforce #greenland #canada #engineer #engineering #science #technology #innovation #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

The U.S. Army is among the largest real property owners in the United States Department of Defense (DOD), leading to critical discussions and decisions on how to best invest in the preservation, renovation and upkeep of buildings, roads and key infrastructure elements on our nation’s military installations. Using techniques, technologies and analysis developed by the Sustainment Management System (SMS) Technical Center of Expertise, part of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, DOD planners can better allocate the right money and the right time to maximize the performance of our facilities. The center has produced sophisticated tools that are part of SMS, an analytical system now mandated across the DOD that provides planners effective asset management, encompassing everything from buildings to railroads. Join us for the next ERDC Live as we welcome Michael Johnson, a research civil engineer with the SMS Technical Center of Expertise, to discuss SMS, the impact it has had, and the upcoming launch of the Enterprise Sustainment Management System – or ESMS. ERDC Live will be Wednesday, August 21 at 10 a.m. Central. RSVP your spot today. US Army US Army Corps of Engineers #military #property #management #analytics #dataanalytics #managementsystems #departmentofdefense #engineer #engineering #realproperty #propertymanagement #installations #militaryinstallations #construction #science #technology #innovation #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

The Wave Information Study (WIS) recently released its annual update, providing long-term wave climatologies for all U.S. coastal waters, including the Great Lakes. These wave estimates are used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts, collaborators and partners for planning, engineering and maintaining coastal projects. Developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, WIS provides historical hindcasts of wave conditions at approximately 4,000 sites along the U.S. coastlines. The study estimates are extensively evaluated to point-source measurements and satellite-based altimetry providing high-quality wave estimates. WIS released a comprehensive technical note that details current WIS input forcing, model technologies, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) measures and statistical evaluations for annual estimates. The document includes an overview of the current WIS input forcing, brief explanations of the WIS model technologies, detailed descriptions of the QA/QC protocols applied to the WIS estimates and a statistical evaluation of the 2021 WIS estimates compared to in situ buoys and remotely sensed satellite altimeter data. To view WIS estimates and products, visit the WIS portal at wisportal.erdc.dren.mil. To download the technical note, visit https://lnkd.in/gVU26ija. US Army Corps of Engineers #coastlines #wave #climatology #climate #climateresilience #resiliency #coastalprojects #altimetry #buoys #oceans #statistics #satellite #satellitedata #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the 511th Engineer Dive Detachment worked together in the demolition of a damaged 120-ton mooring dolphin at a critical refueling pier in the Kwajalein Atoll, located more than 2,000 miles southwest of Hawaii. Researchers from the ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) provided specialty engineering, modeling and oversight for the demolition. Constructed in 1954, the dolphin was seriously damaged and unstable, often observed moving with tidal activity. If left alone, an uncontrolled failure of the dolphin could cause significant damage to the concrete pier and the ship channel, preventing ships from accessing the island's only refueling location. GSL’s support included computational modeling of the dolphin and the pier under different demolition scenarios to determine the optimum solution for demolishing the dolphin without compromising the structural integrity of the concrete pier. Onsite support was provided to ensure safety to the personnel before, during and after demolition. United States Department of Defense US Army #military #kwajalein #pacific #army #demoliton #explosives #safety #modeling #engineer #engineering #geotechnical #shipping #refueling #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Earlier this month, the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Sustainment Management System Technical Center of Expertise (SMS-TCX), part of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, hosted the annual SMS Summit at the National Academies in Washington, D.C. The SMS-TCX team shared updates on software development efforts, application usage and implementation, alongside panel discussions and breakout sessions to share best practices between federal facilities personnel and industry practitioners. To learn more about the Sustainable Management System, visit www.sms.erdc.dren.mil. #construction #management #sustainable #sustainability #expertise #software #softwaredevelopment #federalgovernment #military #usarmy #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Teams from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently tested the characteristics and capabilities of rapid-setting concrete developed in Europe at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The tests, conducted by researchers from the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, are part of ERDC’s continued efforts to enhance and revolutionize the techniques and technologies used in repairing damaged airstrips and restoring air operations. ERDC conducted experiments using three different rapid-setting concrete products, evaluating their efficacy in supporting aircraft traffic within just two hours of placement. Monitoring and documenting the long-term performance and durability of these products will guide future improvements and applications, further enhancing the readiness of airfield operations. United States Department of Defense US Army US Army Corps of Engineers United States Air Force #military #airforce #concrete #airfield #airstrip #runway #combatscenario #europe #germany #pavement #pavementrepair #airfieldmaintenance #rapidsettingconcrete #operationalreadiness #engineer #engineering #militaryengineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

The latest edition of the Power of R&D newsletter is now available online. This quarterly publication highlights the innovative work being done by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to meet the engineering challenges of today and tomorrow. In this edition’s foreword, Col. James Handura, Commanding General of the USACE South Pacific Division, said the cliché “think outside the box” remains applicable for how many of our nation’s dynamic and generational challenges must be solved. “As an enterprise, we focus on how we can do things better, safer, and more cost-effectively than ever before. We must also now focus on how we can build more resiliently, providing greater returns on the investments made by the American people and our stakeholders,” Handura said. “For nearly 250 years, USACE has been at the leading edge of building and protecting our nation. For that to continue as we meet today’s demands, the spirit of innovation has been and must be the fuel that drives us.” In this edition, learn more about innovative modeling that is helping mitigate the impact of wakes generated by larger commercial shipping vessels and operations, an autonomous system that could dramatically reduce the cost of cleaning and maintaining relief wells, using dredged material to 3D print nature-inspired structures to build more resilient coastlines and more.    To read and download a digital version of this edition, visit https://lnkd.in/gyTJSH69. US Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division James (Jim) Handura, PMP #military #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #infrastructure #construction #sustainable #3D #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #resilience #coastalresilience #shipping #cargoshipping #modeling #autonomous #autonomoussystem #civilworks #infrastructure #PowerofERDC