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Geotechnical and Structures LaboratoryGeotechnical and Structures Laboratory

• Mission• Our Organization• Areas of Research• Research Approach and Products • Brief History of GSL• Our People• Our Customers• Facilities and Equipment• GSL Internet/Intranet• Summary

Topics of DiscussionTopics of Discussion

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Coastal and Hydraulics LaboratoryEnvironmental LaboratoryGEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURES LABORATORYInformation Technology Laboratory

Coastal and Hydraulics LaboratoryCoastal and Hydraulics LaboratoryEnvironmental LaboratoryEnvironmental LaboratoryGEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURES LABORATORYGEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURES LABORATORYInformation Technology LaboratoryInformation Technology Laboratory

Alaska Projects Office

Anchorage Field Office

Construction EngineeringResearch LaboratoryConstruction EngineeringConstruction EngineeringResearch LaboratoryResearch Laboratory

Cold Regions ResearchEngineering LaboratoryCold Regions ResearchCold Regions ResearchEngineering LaboratoryEngineering Laboratory

Topographic EngineeringCenterTopographic EngineeringTopographic EngineeringCenterCenter

Field Exposure Station

Trotters Shoals LimnologicalResearch Facility

Lewisville Aquatic EcosystemsResearch Facility

Eau Galle Laboratory

Chemistry QualityAssurance Laboratory

Big Black Test Facility

The Dalles Research Facility

Columbia River Fisheries Research Facility

Field Research Facility

European Research Office

Engineer Research & Development CenterEngineer Research & Development Center

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GSL MissionGSL Mission

The ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory serves the Army and the Nation by providing research and development solutions to challenges in geotechnical and structural engineering and related disciplines.

5Explosion Effects

Our Mission:Our Mission: To Conduct Research and Development in the Areas of . . .To Conduct Research and Development in the Areas of . . .

Airfields & Pavements

Concrete Materials

Survivability EngineeringStructural Engineering

and Mechanics

Geotechnical &Earthquake Engineering

Mobility

EngineeringGeophysics

Numerical Model Mesh

Penetration

Maneuver Support/Sustainment

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GSL Mission: CONUSGSL Mission: CONUSCivil Works StructuresDesign, Evaluation, Analysis

ConcreteMaterials

Geologic Modeling

Bridge Assessment

Airfield Studies

Civil WorksEQ, Risk Analysis

Concrete Research

EarthquakeDamage

Liquefaction

Homeland Security

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GSL Mission: Theater of OperationsGSL Mission: Theater of OperationsObstacle Breaching

Survivability and Protective Structures

Expedient Airfields

Rapid Port Enhancement

Bridge Repair/Replacement

Force Protection

Lines of Communication

Airfields andPavements

rampHydrobeamCauseway

rampHydrobeamCauseway

Countermine

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Acting DirectorDr. David W. Pittman

Acting Deputy DirectorMr. Andrew E. Jackson, Jr.

AdministrativeOffice

ResearchGroup MSG

Engineering Systemsand Materials Div.

Dr. Albert J. Bush, IIIResearch

Group

Geosciences andStructures Div.

Dr. Robert L. Hall MSG

Engineering Geologyand Geophysics Branch

Dr. Lillian D. Wakeley

Geotechnical and Earth-quake Engineering Branch

Dr. Joseph P. Koester

StructuralMechanics Branch

Mr. Frank D. Dallriva

Engineering Geologyand Geophysics Branch

Dr. Lillian D. Wakeley

Engineering Geologyand Geophysics Branch

Dr. Lillian D. Wakeley

Geotechnical and Earth-quake Engineering Branch

Dr. Joseph P. Koester

Geotechnical and Earth-quake Engineering Branch

Dr. Joseph P. Koester

StructuralMechanics Branch

Mr. Frank D. Dallriva

StructuralMechanics Branch

Mr. Frank D. Dallriva

Concrete and Materials Branch

Dr. William P. Grogan

Concrete and Materials Branch

Dr. William P. Grogan

Impact and ExplosionEffects Branch

Mr. Henry S. McDevitt, Jr.

Impact and ExplosionEffects Branch

Mr. Henry S. McDevitt, Jr.

Airfields and Pavements Branch

Mr. Don R. Alexander

Airfields and Pavements Branch

Mr. Don R. Alexander

Mobility SystemsBranch

Dr. David A. Horner

Mobility SystemsBranch

Dr. Bill Willoughby (acting)

Technical Directors

S&PS Dr. Reed L. MosherAFP & Sus EngrgDr. David A. Horner

CW and GeosciencesDr. Mary Ellen Hynes

TD AssistantsMr. Charlie A. Randall, Jr.Ms. Patricia Sullivan

Senior Technologist

Dr. Ellis L. Krinitzsky

Senior Research Scientist

Dr. Ellis L. Krinitzsky

TeleEngineeringOperations Center

Dr. Larry N. Lynch

TeleEngineeringOperations Center

Ms. Rhonda M. Taylor

OrganizationOrganization

Structural Engineering Branch

Mr. James S. Shore

Survivability Engineering Branch

Ms. Pamela G. Kinnebrew

Joint Anti-Terrorism/ Force ProtectionCOL Joe E. Chesnut

Dr. Paul Mlakar

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Areas of ResearchAreas of Research

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Research Approach and ProductsResearch Approach and Products

Analytical Modeling Laboratory Characterization

Full-Scale Experiments

Analytical Modeling Laboratory Characterization

Full-Scale Experiments

DesignDesign

AnalysisAnalysis

ConstructionConstruction

EvaluationEvaluation

MaintenanceMaintenance

Tech TransferTech Transfer

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History of GSLHistory of GSLSoils Research Groupestablished

Soil Mechanics Lab becomes Embankment Foundation & Pavement Div

Soils Div becomes the Geotechnical Lab Arthur Casagrande

Building dedicated

U.S. Army Centrifuge Research Center dedicated

Soil Mechanics Lab established

Central Concrete Lab becomes Concrete Research Div

Hydraulics Lab began research on explosives

The Soil Dynamics Br, Soils Div, & Nuclear Weapons Effects Div were created

New Concrete Laboratory was dedicated

Army Mobility ResearchCenter added

Central Concrete Lab established; West Point, NY Structures Lab was formed by

merger of Concrete Lab, Weapons Effects Lab, & Soil Dynamics Div

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19501950

19601960

19701970

19801980

Embankment Found-ation and Flexible Pavement Div becomes Soil Div

19401940 19601960 19801980

SL became Tri-Service lead for Survivability and Protective Structures

19901990 20002000GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORYGEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY

STRUCTURES LABORATORYSTRUCTURES LABORATORY1990199019301930 19501950 19701970 20002000

GSL

2001and

Beyond

GL became Tri-Service lead for Airfield & Pavementsand Sustainment Engineering

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Categories of PersonnelCategories of Personnel

334 Personnel- 266 FTE- 68 Contractors, Other

334 Personnel- 266 FTE- 68 Contractors, Other

Engineers and Scientists

54%

Administrative13%

Technicians13%

Special7%

Contractors13%

(Emeritus, Military, IPA, STEP Students, Exchange Scientists)

As of 1 Feb 04

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College/University DegreesCollege/University DegreesEngineers & Scientists

College/University DegreesAll GSL

College/University Degrees

PhD23%

MS38%

BS31%

AA8% PhD

27%BS29%

MS*45%

*Includes 19 PhDCandidates

44%

As of 1 Feb 04

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GSL Total FundingGSL Total Funding

0

20

40

60

80

FY02 FY03 FY04

Civil

Military

Total

Civil

Military

Total

80

60

40

20

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Fund

ing,

$M

As of 2 Feb 04

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FY03 Funding – Civil and MilitaryFY03 Funding – Civil and Military

7%6%

45%

42%

Civil DirectCivil Reimbursable

Military Direct

MilitaryReimbursable

$66.6M$66.6M$66.6M

As of 10 Sep 03

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FY04 Funding – Civil and MilitaryFY04 Funding – Civil and Military

17%

3%44%

36%

Civil Direct

Civil Reimbursable

Military Direct

MilitaryReimbursable

$68.6M$68.6M$68.6M

As of 2 Feb 04

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Partial List of Active GSL CustomersPartial List of Active GSL Customers• DOD

– DTRA– SBCCOM– JTCG/ME

• Army– TACOM– AMSO– FORSCOM– SOUTHCOM– SMDCOM– ARDEC– HQDA

• Corps of Engineers– HQUSACE– Vicksburg Dist.– Huntington Dist.– San Francisco Dist.– POD– CETAC– Europe– Albuquerque

• Industry– DuPont Flooring– Northwest Rock– FMC– Boeing– Craig Testing Lab– Materials Testing Inc– ATC Associates– Signal Mtn. Cement Co.

• Air Force– HQ USAF– AFRL– AF CENCOM– AFCESA– Eglin– Hanscom

• Navy– MCAS Miramar– NAVSEA– Marine Corps Sys Com

• Other Fed Agencies– CIA– FHA– FAA– DOI– DOS– FEMA– DOE– DHS– BUREC

Total Number of Customers: 173Total Number of Customers: 173Total Number of Customers: 173

GSL PropertiesGSL Properties

GSL Properties are shown in redGSL Properties are shown in red

Facilities and EquipmentOver $200M in Facilities & Equipment

Facilities and EquipmentOver $200M in Facilities & Equipment

Concrete Research Facility

Electron Microscope

Blast Load Generator Facility Centrifuge

Triaxial Dynamic Loader

Mobile BallisticResearch System

Large-ScaleSoil Testing

HVS

10-GN Loader

Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar

Projectile PenetrationResearch Facility

Blast Load Simulator

Secure Facility (SCIF)

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GSL InternetGSL Internet

• Public-access entry, http://gsl.erdc.usace.army.mil– restricted-user (.mil) site

• Components- Who We Are- Divisions/Centers - Products- Ongoing Research Efforts- Facilities and Equipment- Partnering/Contracting- Job Opportunities

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GSL IntranetGSL Intranet

• URL, https://gslinfo.erdc.usace.army.mil• Components

– GSL Newsletter (posted quarterly)– Team member directory (brief bios and photos)– Calendar of events– PowerPoint presentations, image/video collection– SOPs– GSL PMP Guide– Director’s mailbox– Feedback: How can we do better?– Lessons learned

• Technical• Administrative

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