Civil Works

Video: #66: Post-Wildfire Flood Risk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiVc5vndgL4 Even after wildfire devastates a community, a lingering threat remains. Soil and vegetation changes caused by wildfire damage amplify the risk of post-wildfire flooding and debris flows. It is a threat experts will be watching closely this year, as forecasts predict both a more active wildfire season this summer and El Niño conditions that…

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#66: When the Storm Follows the Fire: Research helps predict, mitigate post-wildfire flood risk

Even after wildfire devastates a community, a lingering threat remains. Soil and vegetation changes caused by wildfire damage amplify the risk of post-wildfire flooding and debris flows. It is a threat experts will be watching closely this year, as forecasts predict both a more active wildfire season this summer and El Niño conditions that could…

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Podcast Resources: #65: Paint Technology Center of Expertise

Protecting critical infrastructure starts at the surface. For ERDC researchers working in coatings science, that surface determines performance, longevity and cost. Listen to Episode 65 to hear Brooke Divan discuss how coatings science supports infrastructure performance across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. You can also watch the full interview. BIO: Brooke Divan is a…

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Video: #65: Paint Technology Center of Expertise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk50pL_EtQQ Protecting critical infrastructure starts at the surface. For ERDC researchers working in coatings science, that surface determines performance, longevity and cost. Brooke Divan, a research physical scientist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Paint Technology Center of Expertise, supports projects across the country by connecting coatings science with real-world infrastructure performance. Her…

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#65: Paint Technology Center of Expertise: Engineering Protection at the Surface

Protecting critical infrastructure starts at the surface. For ERDC researchers working in coatings science, that surface determines performance, longevity and cost. Brooke Divan, a research physical scientist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Paint Technology Center of Expertise, supports projects across the country by connecting coatings science with real-world infrastructure performance. Her team…

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Podcast Resources: #62: Advanced Materials

ERDC is combining its historic materials expertise with cutting-edge polymer research to unlock unique properties for the Warfighter and the nation. Listen to episode 62 to hear Dr. Travis Thornell and Dane Wedgeworth discuss how ERDC is enabling advanced materials with diverse military and civil works applications. You can also watch a video of the…

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Video: #62: Advanced Materials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp5jVYQdVI0&list=PL5ozPBRipIEVTdmMZYy4DPvP4Wa0PI4YQ&index=1 From energy absorption to temperature resistance to self-healing, polymers hold vast potential. ERDC is combining its historic materials expertise with cutting-edge polymer research to unlock unique properties for the Warfighter and the nation. ERDC’s work is enabling advanced materials with diverse military and civil works applications, such as stopping projectiles, resisting corrosion and visualizing…

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 #62: Advanced Materials: Novel polymer research unlocks unique properties

From energy absorption to temperature resistance to self-healing, polymers hold vast potential. ERDC is combining its historic materials expertise with cutting-edge polymer research to unlock unique properties for the Warfighter and the nation. ERDC’s work is enabling advanced materials with diverse military and civil works applications, such as stopping projectiles, resisting corrosion and visualizing shockwaves….

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#58: Building Energy Resilience in the Arctic & Elsewhere

As the Department of War increases its focus on the Arctic, ensuring our forces can operate effectively in one of the world’s harshest environments has become a critical priority. From energy and infrastructure to the simple challenge of keeping equipment from freezing, the region’s demands require new and creative solutions, including the Mobile Insulation System…

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Video: #58: Energy Resilience in the Arctic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVMGf7TGpLo As the Department of War increases its focus on the Arctic, ensuring our forces can operate effectively in one of the world’s harshest environments has become a critical priority. From energy and infrastructure to the simple challenge of keeping equipment from freezing, the region’s demands require new and creative solutions, including the Mobile Insulation…

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