Power of ERDC

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)

Satisfy your curiosity and learn how some of our country’s smartest engineers and scientists are solving many of the toughest challenges facing the nation and the Warfighter. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is comprised of seven research laboratories across four states, and one of its greatest strengths is its ability to combine the expertise from multiple laboratories into powerful, cross-disciplinary projects. Each month, we dive into one of these complex problems across its broad civil works and military mission space and ask ERDC’s world-class researchers about how they are discovering, developing and delivering practical cutting-edge solutions that make the world safer and better.

  1. 1日前

    #69: Sizing Up Sand: National project to chart grain size will improve beach management

    Learn how ERDC researchers are building a national database of sand-grain size, filling a critical knowledge gap that will enable better beach management.

  2. 7月21日

    Navigating the Dangerous & Chaotic: Surf observation science supports military’s critical amphibious operations

    ERDC surf observation research supports military’s amphibious operation mission.

  3. 7月14日

    #67: Mapping movement in contested terrain

    Learn how ERDC’s PLANS and WGAP tools support contested movement by improving route analysis, gap-crossing planning and engineer-informed decision support.

  4. 7月7日

    When the Storm Follows the Fire: Research helps predict, mitigate post-wildfire flood risk

    Listen to learn how ERDC research into post-wildfire flooding is helping USACE protect communities from this unique phenomenon.

  5. 6月30日

    #65: Paint Technology Center of Expertise: Engineering Protection at the Surface

    Protecting critical infrastructure starts at the surface. For ERDC researchers working in coatings science, that surface determines performance, longevity and cost. Brooke Divan, a research physical scientist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Paint Technology Center of Expertise, supports projects across the country by connecting coatings science with real-world infrastructure performance. Her team provides technical guidance, validates materials and develops the standards that ensure coatings systems perform as intended. From early project planning to failure analysis, the team’s work reduces corrosion risk, prevents costly rework and extends the service life of critical infrastructure. By testing every batch of paint used on hydraulic steel structures and supporting more than 30 USACE districts, the team plays a direct role in protecting billions of dollars in assets. Divan explains how the Paint Technology Center of Expertise bridges research and operations, supports industry standards, and trains those who apply coatings. Topics discussed include how the team supports real-time field questions and failure investigations (2:04), the role of coatings testing and national specifications in ensuring performance (12:03), and how training and contractor certification improve project outcomes (17:53). Watch a video of this podcast on our website at PowerofERDCPodcast.org/65-engineering-protection-at-the-surface_video. You can also see additional resources at PowerofERDCPodcast.org/65-engineering-protection-at-the-surface_resources.

  6. 6月23日

    TAK: Global situational awareness tool for Warfighters, first responders

    ERDC, along with partners, ensure TAK and its products allow military, first responders and more to navigate any environment.

  7. 6月16日

    Accelerating port assessments for contested logistics

    Learn how ERDC’s PORT and SPEAR tools enable rapid port assessment, improve throughput analysis and support resilient logistics operations.

  8. 6月10日

    #62: Advanced Materials: Novel polymer research unlocks unique properties

    From energy absorption to temperature resistance to self-healing, polymers hold vast potential. ERDC is combining its historic materials expertise with cutting-edge polymer research to unlock unique properties for the Warfighter and the nation. ERDC’s work is enabling advanced materials with diverse military and civil works applications, such as stopping projectiles, resisting corrosion and visualizing shockwaves. On today’s episode, we discuss ERDC’s advanced materials research with Dr. Travis Thornell and Dane Wedgeworth, both research physical scientists at ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory. Topics include how ERDC’s polymer science research has grown over the past decade (1:06) and some its biggest success stories (9:32), how that research builds on ERDC’s deep expertise in materials (3:44), and the advantages of using polymers for civil works and military projects (13:00). We also discuss ERDC’s current materials science research (16:09), including a project that invented a new 3D-printable material for electronics (22:18) and another that developed a polymer material capable of visualizing shockwaves (24:25). Visit PowerofERDCPodcast.org/62-advanced-materials_resources for more information. Watch a video of this podcast at PowerofERDCPodcast.org/62-advanced-materials_video.

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Satisfy your curiosity and learn how some of our country’s smartest engineers and scientists are solving many of the toughest challenges facing the nation and the Warfighter. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is comprised of seven research laboratories across four states, and one of its greatest strengths is its ability to combine the expertise from multiple laboratories into powerful, cross-disciplinary projects. Each month, we dive into one of these complex problems across its broad civil works and military mission space and ask ERDC’s world-class researchers about how they are discovering, developing and delivering practical cutting-edge solutions that make the world safer and better.

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    U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
  • 配信期間
    21年 - 26年
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    71
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