Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory Overview
What is Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)?
Laboratory Purpose
Laboratory Description
Forensic Investigation and Technical Assistance
FHWA NDE Webinar Series
General
Legacy ID
16
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
Concrete Laboratory
Vision
To provide state agencies and others with the tools to evaluate novel materials for implementation in concrete infrastructure.
Recent Projects
Take a look at the recent projects we have worked on in the Concrete Lab!
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.
Chemistry Laboratory
Chemistry Laboratory Publications
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The Chemistry Laboratory conducts fundamental studies of highway materials to understand both failure mechanisms and superior performance. New standard test methods are developed to improve and facilitate the chemical analysis of highway materials and to characterize and quantify new or alternative sustainable materials.
Asphalt Binder and Mixtures Laboratory Overview
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Aggregate and Petrographic Laboratory Overview
Laboratory Purpose
The Aggregate and Petrographic Laboratory (APL) at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) provides facilities for the evaluation, preparation, and testing of aggregate sources, products, and samples for use in concrete, asphalt mi
Research Publications and Software/Data Downloads
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Research, Technology, and Development publishes research results in a variety of formats.
Laboratories Overview
The expertise of our scientists, engineers, and support staff encompasses more than 100 transportation-related disciplines and expertise areas. The laboratories housed at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) provide a vital resource for advancing the body of knowledge to help address national transportation goals. The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) Exploratory Advanced Research Program is also managed from the TFHRC research facility as well.