Human Factors Laboratory Overview
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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
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. ISO 17025 identifies high technical competence and management system requirements that guarantee test results. It demonstrates the FOIL’s commitment to operational efficiency and quality management practices, and verifies the quality, capability, and expertise of the FOIL.
Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory Overview
Shaping the future of transportation.
Pavement Testing Facility Overview
Overview
Recent Accomplishments and Contributions
Laboratory Equipment
ALF Loading Characteristics
Site Layout
Testing Equipment
Publications
Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory Overview
What is Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)?
Laboratory Purpose
Laboratory Description
Forensic Investigation and Technical Assistance
FHWA NDE Webinar Series
Other Accomplishments
Laboratory Capabilities
Laboratory Services
Laboratory Equipment
J. Sterling Jones Hydraulics Research Laboratory Overview
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. The laboratory is responsible for research related to the impacts of flooding on highway infrastructure.
Research What's New 2025
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