Human Factors Laboratory Overview
Source: FHWA
General
Legacy ID
431
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.
Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory Overview
Shaping the future of transportation.
Structures Laboratory Overview
Source: FHWA
Pavement Testing Facility Overview
Overview
Recent Accomplishments and Contributions
Laboratory Equipment
ALF Loading Characteristics
Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory Overview
What is Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)?
Laboratory Purpose
Laboratory Description
Forensic Investigation and Technical Assistance
FHWA NDE Webinar Series
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.
Geotechnical Laboratory Overview
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
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.