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#84: Testing the Limits: How ERDC reduces structural risk before it reaches the field

What if engineers could find a structure’s weaknesses before those weaknesses become a real-world failure? At ERDC’s Structural Testing and Analysis Research (STAR) Facility, researchers use large-scale structural testing to understand how bridges, building components, flood-control infrastructure, protective systems and other structures respond to different types of loading. We are joined by Dr. Bette Poblete…

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Video: #84: STAR Facility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdjO9jU4-4Q What if engineers could find a structure’s weaknesses before those weaknesses become a real-world failure? At ERDC’s Structural Testing and Analysis Research (STAR) Facility, researchers use large-scale structural testing to understand how bridges, building components, flood-control infrastructure, protective systems and other structures respond to different types of loading. We are joined by Dr. Bette…

Resources: #84: STAR Facility

How do engineers know whether a structure can withstand an extreme load without waiting for a real-world failure to provide the answer? At ERDC’s Structural Testing and Analysis Research (STAR) facility, researchers intentionally push structural systems toward their limits. The facility combines a large structural strong floor with impact-testing capability, allowing engineers to study how…

#81: Shielding from the Blast: Patented ERDC technology enables safe detonation of underwater unexploded ordnance

Unexploded military ordnance located underwater pose a significant risk to human safety, aquatic life and marine infrastructure. Better methods are needed to help those tasked with their disposal to safely locate and remove these dangerous munitions. In response, ERDC researchers invented a patented blast shield that can enable safe detonation while mitigating harmful blast pressures…

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Video: #81: Underwater UXO Blast Shield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS7Hgy4nbiE Unexploded military ordnance located underwater pose a significant risk to human safety, aquatic life and marine infrastructure. Better methods are needed to help those tasked with their disposal to safely locate and remove these dangerous munitions. In response, ERDC researchers invented a patented blast shield that can enable safe detonation while mitigating harmful blast…

Resources #80: Ship simulator takes on key role in civil works projects

Modifying modern navigation channels or constructing new inland navigation infrastructure or structures without prior simulation creates potential safety hazards and millions of dollars in unnecessary construction or dredging costs. To solve this, the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator blends physics-based modeling with local pilot expertise — delivering optimized civil works designs that reduce project…

Video #80: Ship simulator takes on key role in civil works projects

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRqxhdhXcOY Navigating modern waterways demands precision engineering to safeguard our economy, prevent maritime accidents and eliminate millions in unnecessary construction and dredging costs. To meet this challenge, an order from U.S. Army leaders and an updated Engineering Regulation have established the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator, located at ERDC’s campus in Vicksburg, Mississippi, as…

#80: Ship simulator takes on key role in civil works projects

Navigating modern waterways demands precision engineering to safeguard our economy, prevent maritime accidents and eliminate millions in unnecessary construction and dredging costs. To meet this challenge, an order from U.S. Army leaders and an updated Engineering Regulation have established the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator, located at ERDC’s campus in Vicksburg, Mississippi, as the…

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#78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods: ERDC seeks to deploy lidar system in rugged Alaskan environment

September 29, 2026 Christopher Kieffer 0:33:41 Comments Off

Annual glacial outburst floods from Suicide Basin present a severe threat to downstream homes, businesses and infrastructure in Juneau, Alaska. As Suicide Glacier retreats, the expanding basin traps massive amounts of seasonal meltwater before suddenly releasing it down the Mendenhall River valley — emptying the basin in 48 hours or less. As the U.S. Army…

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Video: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods

Video: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods Video: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Annual glacial outburst floods from Suicide Basin present a severe threat to downstream homes, businesses and infrastructure in Juneau, Alaska. As Suicide Glacier…

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#84: Testing the Limits: How ERDC reduces structural risk before it reaches the field

Video: #84: STAR Facility

Resources: #84: STAR Facility

#81: Shielding from the Blast: Patented ERDC technology enables safe detonation of underwater unexploded ordnance

Video: #81: Underwater UXO Blast Shield

Resources #80: Ship simulator takes on key role in civil works projects

Video #80: Ship simulator takes on key role in civil works projects

#80: Ship simulator takes on key role in civil works projects

#78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods: ERDC seeks to deploy lidar system in rugged Alaskan environment

Video: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods

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