Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL)

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Bridging the gap

We're testing a temporary floating bridge that will make transporting vehicles across bodies of water more efficient than ever.

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Rapidly repairing airfields

With our process to repair large areas of damaged airfields, runways can be up and running within hours instead of weeks, even in remote areas.

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Testing the Titan

The world's heaviest vehicle simulator has a new home. The HVS Titan will expand ERDC's infrastructure research for the Department of Defense.

Welcome

At ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), we’re developing innovative solutions to address some of the world’s toughest civil works and military engineering challenges. Learn about what we do and how you can join us.

GSL News

Durst retires as director of ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Lab
2/27/2024
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) celebrated the career of Bartley (Bart) Durst, director of the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), upon his retirement from...
ERDC experts lead railroad repair training at Fort Johnson
2/21/2024
FORT JOHNSON, La.—Making railroads safer was the focus of a recent training led by experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory...
ERDC supports integration of robotic and autonomous technologies
1/18/2024
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) played a significant role in a recent event geared toward introducing innovative methods of protecting Soldiers during ground combat...