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ERDC partners with universities to discover harmful algal bloom solutions
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center is partnering with universities and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts to find innovative solutions for detecting and managing harmful algal blooms.
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ERDC partners with universities to discover harmful algal bloom solutions
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center is partnering with universities and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts to find innovative solutions for detecting and managing harmful algal blooms.
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Sequestering Dredged Sediment Contaminants for Beneficial Use Applications in 3D-Printed Structures - Unbranded
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has set an ambitious goal to beneficially use 70 percent of its dredged sediment by 2030. It’s a big challenge that will require innovative solutions for fine-grained dredged sediments that cannot be used for traditional applications, such as beach nourishment. Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory are working to overcome these challenges as they develop methods for deploying dredged sediment as feeder stock in 3D printing. Beyond the mechanical processes of using dredged sediment for 3D printing, ERDC researchers are also pioneering pre- and post-processing methods to help determine the material’s feasibility for being safely reintroduced into the environment. These printed structures will be used to enhance habitat, infrastructure, sediment containment, and energy dissipation, among other benefits. Little data on these processes currently exists and ERDC is looking to close that knowledge gap. Watch to learn more.
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Sequestering Dredged Sediment Contaminants for Beneficial Use Applications in 3D-Printed Structures - Branded
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has set an ambitious goal to beneficially use 70 percent of its dredged sediment by 2030. It’s a big challenge that will require innovative solutions for fine-grained dredged sediments that cannot be used for traditional applications, such as beach nourishment. Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory are working to overcome these challenges as they develop methods for deploying dredged sediment as feeder stock in 3D printing. Beyond the mechanical processes of using dredged sediment for 3D printing, ERDC researchers are also pioneering pre- and post-processing methods to help determine the material’s feasibility for being safely reintroduced into the environment. These printed structures will be used to enhance habitat, infrastructure, sediment containment, and energy dissipation, among other benefits. Little data on these processes currently exists and ERDC is looking to close that knowledge gap. Watch to learn more.
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Power of ERDC podcast Ep. #30: Oil on Ice: Improving spill response in frigid regions
Kate Trubac from the the U.S. Army Engineer Research and...
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ERDC Provides Service Academy Cadets a Groundbreaking R&D Experience
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently hosted six cadets from the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy for a hands-on research and development experience in support of its Intelligent Environmental Battlespace Awareness Program. The two-week internship focused on field data collection at the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, and modeling development at ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The work the cadets performed during their time at ERDC will have real world impacts. Data collected will be used to inform predictive global vegetation models that can be used to inform military operational planning. Before returning to their respective academies, some of the cadets took a moment to share their thoughts about their time at ERDC. Watch the video here.
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Power of ERDC podcast Ep. #29: Underkeel Clearance: Quantifying demand for USACE dredging
Dr. David Young and Dr. Brandan Scully from the U.S....
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Co3MaNDR
Leveraging the unique robotic capabilities and facilities at the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, part of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, engineers are working on a basic research project aimed at lightening Soldier loads and reducing the amount of personnel and machinery needed for down-range missions. The project, which goes by the acronym Co3MaNDR, uses a series of cable-driven robots that work together to reduce the lifting burden on front line military personnel, ultimately allowing distributed robotic systems to conduct complex military and maintenance efforts under the control of a single operator. Using a series of modules mounted on robotic platforms, Soldiers could potentially handle heavier equipment more easily, endure repetitive lifting tasks longer, or even coordinate heavy equipment near front lines from a remote location. To learn more about the mission and development of Co3MaNDR, watch this video.
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ERDC breaks ground on new Permafrost Tunnel Operations Facility
The U.S. Army Engineer and Research Development Center (ERDC) broke ground recently on its new Permafrost Tunnel Operations Facility, a 4,300 square-foot building that will contribute to significant advances in permafrost engineering and geotechnical research. The facility will be built adjacent to the CRREL Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility in Fox, Alaska. Expected to be completed in November 2025, it will house a laboratory with cold storage and a three-dimensional permafrost test bed, as well as office and meeting space, a visitor briefing area, and garage work and maintenance space.
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GEMS Camp in Hanover New Hampshire
Is a summer camp for future Engineers and Scientist. Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science.
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CERL Hype Video
The innovative team at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) hosted CERLCon24 – short for CERL Connection – recently. Featuring more than 80 presentations, posters and technical sessions, CERLCon aimed to foster critical connections between the laboratories world-class branches and teams. The three-day event brought together the CERL research and support community and built upon the foundation of collaboration built during CERLCon23, the first such event for the laboratory located in Champaign, Illinois. This video, which highlighted many of the laboratory’s facilities, capabilities, and talented and diverse workforce, kicked off the week’s festivities.
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Delivering Efficient and Economic Dam Safety Monitoring with Fully Grouted Vibrating Wire Piezometers (Branded)
Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are working in support of ERDC’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management Program to better inform efficient and economic dam safety monitoring by studying how the use of fully grouted vibrating wire piezometers compares to traditional methods. The geotechnical community has promoted fully grouted vibrating wire piezometer installations over conventional piezometers because of their ability to successfully monitor multiple zones within the same borehole. This method also requires fewer drilled holes, resulting in a reduced overall drilling cost. To accomplish their data collection, ERDC researchers worked in collaboration with the USACE Nashville District, which provided the test site, and the USACE Savannah District, which provided drilling equipment and expertise.
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Delivering Efficient and Economic Dam Safety Monitoring with Fully Grouted Vibrating Wire Piezometers (Unbranded)
Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are working in support of ERDC’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management Program to better inform efficient and economic dam safety monitoring by studying how the use of fully grouted vibrating wire piezometers compares to traditional methods. The geotechnical community has promoted fully grouted vibrating wire piezometer installations over conventional piezometers because of their ability to successfully monitor multiple zones within the same borehole. This method also requires fewer drilled holes, resulting in a reduced overall drilling cost. To accomplish their data collection, ERDC researchers worked in collaboration with the USACE Nashville District, which provided the test site, and the USACE Savannah District, which provided drilling equipment and expertise.
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The U.S. Navy Leverages the Capabilities of the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator
The U.S. Navy has leveraged the unique research and technical capabilities of the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator, based at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), to advance and support a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Calling upon the unique combination of high-tech simulators and world-class computer and hydrological engineers at ERDC, the Navy is testing whether port facilities in the South Pacific region can accommodate today’s larger naval vessels and supply ships.
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Bedload Sediment Collector – Delivering an Innovative Approach for Sedimentation Management (Unbranded)
Lake Altoona, Wisconsin, faces a critical threat from sedimentation that could potentially turn it into a marsh within 20-30 years. Traditional dredging solutions have raised economic and environmental concerns for the Lake Altoona community. Researchers with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and engineers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District are working with the Lake Altoona District to test a bedload sediment collector that could offer an economical and environmentally sustainable option for this ongoing challenge. Watch the full implementation study video to learn how this innovative solution could be a game-changer for Lake Altoona and other similar environments.
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Bedload Sediment Collector – Delivering an Innovative Approach for Sedimentation Management (Branded)
Lake Altoona, Wisconsin, faces a critical threat from sedimentation that could potentially turn it into a marsh within 20-30 years. Traditional dredging solutions have raised economic and environmental concerns for the Lake Altoona community. Researchers with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and engineers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District are working with the Lake Altoona District to test a bedload sediment collector that could offer an economical and environmentally sustainable option for this ongoing challenge. Watch the full implementation study video to learn how this innovative solution could be a game-changer for Lake Altoona and other similar environments.
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Mehtonuwesk- Balancing Resilience and Preservation at St. Croix Island
Saint Croix Island, a 6.5-acre uninhabited island, holds immense historical significance. Managed by the National Park Service (NPS) as an International Historic Site under a formal agreement with Parks Canada and in consultation with the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the island has faced substantial erosion over the centuries, endangering its original ‘habitation’ footprint and the ancient cemetery where 35 French settlers are buried. Recognizing the island’s archaeological and historic significance, the workshop aimed to explore NBS alternatives that would work effectively for this unique site. The project partners, led by the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineering With Nature® (EWN®) program, are committed to understanding and harnessing the potential of nature-based solutions to protect the island from further erosion and preserve its cultural heritage. Learn more about Engineering With Nature® in Cold Regions at, https://ewn.erdc.dren.mil/research/project/developing-and-optimizing-multi-dimensional-nnbf-and-ewn-strategies-that-endure-cold-region-environments/.
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Power of ERDC podcast Ep. #28: Advanced manufacturing: Using 3D printing, new materials and optimized designs to produce large-scale components
Dr. Robert Moser and Dr. Zack McClelland from the U.S....
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ERDC’s Ship/Tow Simulator used to assist the Francis Scott Key Bridge Response
Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) along with Association of Maryland Pilots performed virtual simulation tests on a bypass channel around the Francis Scott Key Bridge accident site using the Ship/Tow Simulator located at the ERDC’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory in Vicksburg, Miss. As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ERDC is assisting in the Unified Command’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Response mission by utilizing their real-time ship simulators to analyze methods of transporting imports and allowing cargo ships to move commerce in and out of Baltimore Harbor. (Video by: Desiree Kapler, Tim Reeves)
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Engineering With Nature Additive Manufacturing
Nature is the ultimate designer, and incorporating nature-inspired designs into coastal infrastructure can provide maximum resilience, as well as economic, environmental and social benefits. However, doing so has been difficult because of constraints in traditional manufacturing. Rapid advancements in additive manufacturing and pioneering research by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have opened new possibilities. Looking to capitalize, a team at ERDC is studying how 3D-printing can create geometrically complex structures needed to mimic nature. As an added first-time innovation, this Engineering With Nature® project beneficially uses dredged material as feedstock for the printers, turning a waste material into a valuable resource and helping the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reach its goal to beneficially use 70 percent of dredged material by the year 2030. For more information about the project, visit ewn.erdc.dren.mil/research/project/removing-artificial-from-artificial-habitats-3d-printing-natural-materials-to-unlock-complex-nature-inspired-infrastructure/.
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Coastal Hazards System
Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with their partners, developed and deployed innovative numerical simulation and probabilistic analysis methods to better quantify hurricane storm surge flooding. This effort culminated in the development of the Coastal Hazards System (CHS), a national-scale, multi-agency initiative that provides accurate, robust, and consistent quantification of coastal storm hazards along U.S. coastlines and other locations of interest to national security. Data from the CHS can be used for various applications in support of USACE’s Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM), Flood Risk Management (FRM), and Navigation (NAV) missions, including coastal engineering design, risk assessment, and inundation mapping. USACE coastal projects, federal research and development initiatives, flood-risk mapping, and emergency management activities all use CHS storm data to plan, design, and ascertain risk. These activities are supported by high-resolution numerical modeling and cutting-edge machine learning analyses. Additionally, the CHS has led to an improved understanding of complex coastal storm processes by federal, state, and local governments, and the public at large.