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Geometric Design Laboratory Overview

Purpose

The mission of the Geometric Design Laboratory (GDL) is to support the Office of Safety Research and Development in research related to the geometric design of roadways and the impacts on safety. The GDL provides technical support to develop, maintain, and enhance tools for the safety evaluation of highway geometric design alternatives. This includes coordination of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) with related tools, e.g., the Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM).

Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory Overview

car crash into guardrail barrier

Purpose

The Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL) is an ISO17025-accredited (Cert. # AT-1565) research facility used to support the Federal Highway Administration's Safety Research and Development programs and other Federal security initiatives.

J. Sterling Jones Hydraulics Research Laboratory Overview

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National Hydraulics Research Program

Laboratory Purpose

The J. Sterling Jones Hydraulics Research Laboratory at the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center is part of the Office of Infrastructure Research and Development.

Geotechnical Laboratory Overview

geotech lab samples

Laboratory Purpose

Through its unique capabilities and expertise, the Geotechnical Laboratory (GEO) supports the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Geotechnical Research Program, other disciplines, laboratories, and offices throughout the agency, as well as other organizations and agencies within

Coatings and Corrosion Laboratory (CCL) Overview

corrosion test panels

Laboratory Purpose

The Coatings and Corrosion Laboratory (CCL) conducts research to advance the application of, and develop solutions for, corrosion prevention and mitigation for highway infrastructure.