The research performed at the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, addresses some of the world’s toughest Civil Works and Military Engineering challenges. The lab has a rich history dating to the early 1930s, and is today a vital organization of more than 440 engineers, scientists, technicians, and administrative and support personnel. Nearly 70 percent of the lab’s engineers and scientists hold advanced degrees, and each GSL team member is dedicated to making the world safer and better.