ERDC’s Centrifuge Research Complex helps scientists and engineers model large-scale infrastructure problems in miniature while recreating real-world stress conditions. Listen to episode 71 to learn more about how the complex allows researchers to test failure mechanisms that would be too dangerous, expensive or impractical to recreate in the field. You can also watch a video…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPk2PSFNWeY&authuser=0 ERDC launched SandSnap to build a national database of sand-grain size, filling a critical knowledge gap that will enable better beach management. Listen to episode 69 to learn more about SandSnap’s latest advancements and how it is making our coastlines more resilient to storms. You can also watch a video of the episode. MORE…
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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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In contested environments, ports are no longer guaranteed. They are vulnerable, high-value nodes that can determine the success or failure of a mission. Listen to the latest episode of the Power of ERDC podcast to hear Dr. Aaron Byrd explain how ERDC is developing tools that help planners rapidly assess port capacity, identify vulnerabilities, and make…
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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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To reduce risky fuel dependencies and power modern military command units, ERDC is collaborating with industry partners to accelerate the development of innovative operational energy systems. By teaming up with LEMA to test, ruggedize, and deploy hybrid energy solutions, ERDC is leveraging critical Warfighter feedback to meet the surging power demands of today’s military. Listen…
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ERDC’s Airfield Mat Lightweight (AML) system is helping U.S. Forces build and sustain expeditionary airfields in austere conditions. Listen to Episode 60 to hear Dr. Abby Cisko, a research mechanical engineer at ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, discuss how the system reduces weight, improves transport efficiency and accelerates installation while maintaining operational performance. You can also…
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ERDC’s Deployable Resilient Installation water Purification and treatment System (DRIPS) was successfully deployed in Greenland to supply potable water at Pituffik Space Base, the U.S. Department of War’s northernmost installation. To learn more about this successful deployment listen to Episode 59 (www.PowerofERDCPodcast.org/59-Expedition-ARCHIE) for an interview with Dr. Clint Smith. You can also watch the…
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The Tri-Services CAD/BIM Technical Center of Expertise (TCx), which is based at ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory, helps the U.S. Department of War and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stay on the cutting edge in designing, constructing and maintaining facilities. Listen to Episode 57 to hear Nathan Jones and Brandon Meinert discuss the center and…
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At ERDC’s Field Research Facility (FRF), more than four decades of continuous coastal measurements have created a significant archive of nearshore conditions, a dataset that is a treasure trove for engineers and scientists around the world. The data, collected through a cadre of sensors throughout the beach, surf zone and beyond, is carefully managed and…
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