75 years ago ERDC delivered innovative ways to support the war effort across multiple domains during D-Day. The contest on land, at sea, and in the air - despite the passing of three-quarters of a century - provided valuable lessons for the future of multi-domain operations. It illustrated the need to balance offensive striking power with operational reach. ERDC’s multi-lab, cross-functioning capability teams are engineering solutions to succeed in the MDO battlespace – anywhere, anytime.

Wetlands are a valuable natural feature that protect coastlines, and are in danger of disappearing. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is beneficially using dredged sediment to nourish existing wetlands, but there is a limited understanding of the hydrodynamics in submerged canopies, such as underwater vegetation, commonly found nearby. To address that knowledge gap, ERDC researchers conducted a unique two-phase experiment using more than 14,000 wooden dowels to create a 73-foot long submerged canopy in a wave flume. They measured the hydrodynamics at numerous locations and placed sediment adjacent to the canopy to quantify its transport rate and direction. Their research will ultimately lead to healthier wetlands and increased protection along our coasts.

Current construction methods can be resource and labor intensive, which impacts efficiency. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is revolutionizing this process through work being done at its Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) in Champaign, Illinois. Engineers and scientists have developed a new 3D printer capable of outputting concrete to build houses and other structures. The additive construction technology is also serving the Warfighter by reducing the logistical and manpower burden to support infrastructure in the field. On a recent visit to CERL, ERDC Director Dr. David Pittman spoke to mechanical engineer Megan Kreiger about her contributions to this innovation. Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCINFO@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Engineers and scientists at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are working to ensure the military has the energy and water it needs in the event of a disaster. Dr. David Pittman, Director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), sat down with Giselle Rodriguez, the chief of the energy branch at the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) in Champaign, Illinois to talk more about her work to make the military more energy efficient, as well as about other efforts to break barriers in construction. Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCINFO@USACE.ARMY.MIL

In 2019, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) celebrated its 20th anniversary. The merger of seven separate labs into one organization strengthened ERDC's ability to Discover, Develop and Deliver New Ways to Make the World Safer and Better, and its list of accomplishments and support to our Nation continues to grow.

In 2019, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) celebrated its 20th anniversary. The merger of seven separate labs into one organization strengthened ERDC's ability to Discover, Develop and Deliver New Ways to Make the World Safer and Better, and its list of accomplishments and support to our Nation continues to grow.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted the first-ever USACE Innovation Summit 2019, September 17-18, at its Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS. The event brought together representatives from across USACE, industry, and academia to spark innovation and collaboration, inspire the solving of complex challenges, and lead change towards revolutionizing the Corps.

Facilitated by ERDCWERX, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Innovation Summit 2019 will be held at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, September 17-18, 2019. A high-profile industry day with national visibility, the USACE Innovation Summit will feature presentations on military and civil innovations, exhibits, tech challenges, and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. More than 500 attendees from across the United States in government, industry, and academia will connect and collaborate in a high-tech, high-tech, innovative setting.

The Engineer Research and Development Center held a Change of Command ceremony Friday, 6 Sept. at 10 a.m. CST in the ERDC Auditorium, Bldg. 3000. Colonel Ivan Beckman relinquishes command to Colonel Teresa Schlosser in a Change of Command ceremony. MG Richard Kaiser, Deputy Chief of Engineers and Deputy Commanding General, USACE, served as the reviewing officer for the event.

ERDC’s Ship/Tow Simulator has been an integral tool supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works mission to evaluate navigation channels. After seeing the Ship/Tow simulator during a tour of ERDC, Amphibious Operations experts from the U.S. Marine Corps envisioned a new potential application for the simulator. ERDC researchers are now helping them achieve those objectives.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plays a crucial role for the Nation and Warfighter with its Civil Works and Military Missions, as well as R&D, in support of other federal agencies, and international stakeholders. The innovative work and research performed today continues to propel the Corps towards the realm of the possible.

CHAMPAIN, IL. (Aug. 28, 2019) - Installation systems, buildings and structures, training and lands, the Warfighter, emergency response infrastructure and more are all part of the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory's present day missions. CERL's original mission was tightly focused on vertical construction. Presently, at a time of rapid transition within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Army, CERL is increasingly poised to create unique impacts across the homeland, cantonment and contingency operations through innovative research. One of seven laboratories belonging to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, CERL was dedicated in July 1969. Today CERL celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

75 years ago ERDC delivered innovative ways to support the war effort across multiple domains during D-Day. The contest on land, at sea, and in the air - despite the passing of three-quarters of a century - provided valuable lessons for the future of multi-domain operations. It illustrated the need to balance offensive striking power with operational reach. ERDC’s multi-lab, cross-functioning capability teams are engineering solutions to succeed in the MDO battlespace – anywhere, anytime.

In today's multi-domain operations environment, the Warfighter must take a novel approach to training when incorporating diverse systems. ERDC researchers are helping them meet that challenge through integrated computer simulation. Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCInfo@usace.army.mil

Flowering rush is an aggressive, non-native aquatic weed which has invaded many lakes, rivers and reservoirs in the Pacific Northwest, Midwest and Great Lakes regions. Of particular concern in the Columbia River Basin, is the impact of flowering rush on spawning habitat for native salmonid species. USACE’s Aquatic Plant Control Research Program is taking a unique approach to overcome this challenge. It represents a collaboration between ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory, USACE Walla Walla and Omaha Districts, USDA-ARS, and industry partners. Video: Audrey Gossett, ACE-IT Walla Walla Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCInfo@usace.army.mil

Harmful algal blooms are a challenging problem that has impacted human and animal health, aquatic ecosystems and the economy of all 50 states. ERDC researchers and collaborators from Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and AECOM recently executed a pilot scale research demonstration project to assess the performance and scalability of a new system for removing and disposing blue-green algae from large water bodies. It’s called the Harmful Algal Bloom Interception, Treatment, and Transformation System, or HABITATS, and has shown promising results in breaking down algae and its toxins into useful products such as biofuels and fertilizer - using a process called hydrothermal liquefaction. Click on the video to learn more about this innovative research. For more information on the HABITATS research pilot go to: https://ansrp.el.erdc.dren.mil/ Lake Okeechobee Video: Jacksonville District & ERDC ACE-IT VI

The deadly force of post-wildfire floods can destroy infrastructure and habitats even miles away from the burned areas. Researchers from ERDC’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory are improving models to better understand and manage the impact of debris flow. As the wildfire ends, our work begins. For more information contact: Wildfire@erdc.dren.mil

ERDC Historian Terry Winschel discusses the work done at Waterways Experiment Station to test the wheels of the Lunar Roving Vehicle that was driven on the surface of the moon.

The Joint Construction Management System (JCMS) explores its future functionality to be released in JCMS 5.0 (currently available as prototype software to operational units). The new functionality combines site selection and master planning solutions from the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) with existing JCMS (v4.1) software to address planning, design and construction of basecamps in forward areas. Through the exploitation of geospatial data, prioritization of commander's requirements, and master planning design tools, end users can create the full spectrum of contingency construction plans, georectified to a specific location, in accordance with UFC and theater specific guidance. A demonstration of the software is shown supporting a hypothetical disaster relief scenario. Contact: AFCS HelpDesk UROC-VTC@usace.army.mil | 877-ARMY-ENG | 601-634-2439 (DSN 312-446-2439)