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

Advanced Scour Collaboration Ensures Critical Infrastructure Stability
2/23/2026
Collaboration between the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District is a critical step in ensuring the stability of...
ERDC and USACE New York District partner on New York Harbor field testing
12/8/2025
Four U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) laboratories, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District (NAN), recently joined forces to conduct a series of anchor...
ERDC and NATO experiment advances engineer survivability
7/7/2025
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), along with the NATO Military Engineering Working Group’s Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, and Obscuration Team of Experts, recently...