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The main objective of the proposed multidisciplinary Texas Indiana Virtual STAR (TIVS) Center is to contribute to a more reliable chemical risk assessment through the development of high throughput in vitro and in silico screening models of developmental toxicity. Specifically, the TIVS Center aims to generate in vitro models of murine embryonic stem cells and zebrafish for developmental toxicity. The data produced from these models will be further exploited to produce predictive in silico models for developmental toxicity on processes that are relevant also for human embryonic development.

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This facility provides testing stations for computer-based assessment of cognitive and behavioral Warfighter performance. This 500 square foot configurable space can accommodate up to 24 test volunteers with viewing windows for experimenter observation. Operational stressors that can be studied include extended mental alertness, simultaneous task performance, and nutritional and pharmacological interventions. Laboratory equipment enables the assessment of physiological state through eye tracking and trans-cranial Doppler brain blood flow systems.

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The Lake Lynn Laboratory, an experimental hard-rock mine operated by the NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Laboratory, served as a resource in conducting the "Evaluating Roadway Construction Work Zone Interventions" project, which is evaluating interventions that are intended to prevent ground workers from being struck by construction equipment. In defining the data collection methods for this project, it was necessary to develop blind area diagrams of road construction equipment. These diagrams were used to describe areas around equipment that are hazardous to ground workers. The Lake Lynn facility was utilized in developing diagrams for six pieces of equipment.

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The VAL is a multifunctional facility that focuses on composite materials research, development, fabrication and integration. The VAL is a combination of two different areas: a 1,000-square-foot environmentally controlled room for fabric cutting, specimen preparation and test control, and a 6,000-square-foot open bay space containing test and fabrication equipment. Capabilities: The VAL has the capability to design and build composite systems for structural, armor and general vehicle applications. Through the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software and a computer-controlled cutting table, VAL engineers/technicians can rapidly fabricate custom-sized and custom-shaped composite panels. For parts containing metal, ceramic or especially thick section composites, the VAL has a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) router, automated wet table saw, curing oven and walk-in freezer for storage of specialty materials. Test equipment in the VAL includes a Thermotron environmental chamber, electric screw test machine and a nonfixed dual post actuator system. Benefits: •  Ability to design, fabricate and test composite parts at a coupon, sub-system and system level to find material issues at a stage of development that is economical to correct. •  Fabrication of prototype parts allows for improved transition and manufacturing in a full-scale production environment. •  In conjunction with the on-site ballistic test facility, armor design and integration concepts are rapidly fabricated and tested.

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Innovative Solutions for Floodwater Damage Prevention There are approximately 14,000 miles of levees owned and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers and an estimated 85,000 miles of privately-owned and -operated levees. Levees fail for many reasons, not all of which are weather related. Most are more than 50 years old, and many were built in agricultural areas now deeply embedded in the urban landscape. Breaches in levees can cause severe flooding, leading to a catastrophic disaster. Once floodwaters breach a levee, time becomes an important factor in emergency response, evacuations, protecting critical infrastructures and making permanent repairs. A rapid repair system to provide temporary, quick fixes to levee breaches in hours rather than days can tremendously reduce the loss of life and property damage during emergency response operations. Quick Control of Levee Breach Aids Emergency Response In 2009, with local levee boards and State Emergency Management Agencies in mind, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) started developing low-cost designs for a full-scale levee breach repair test facility. Searching for a suitable location for the facility, the research and development team identified property with the proper slope and of sufficient size to build the facility on CHL grounds in Vicksburg, MS. Environmental permitting was granted, and construction started in mid-December 2009. Completed in 2010, the new 11-acre and 4-million gallon Full-Scale Levee Breach and Hydraulic Test Facility is the only one of its kind in the world that allows researchers to validate results of small-, mid-, and full-scale levee breach experiments. The facility also serves as a training ground for Rapid Response to Levee Breach (RRLB) emplacement teams. Unique Full-Scale Facility Tests Flood Control Solutions The Test Facility design evolved into a three-basin concept. The main design goal was to obtain a flow rate of at least 2,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) through a 40-foot breach, representing a 16-fold increase in the flow capacity over the maximum flow rates achieved at a hydraulic test facility in Stillwater, Okla. The design of the test model consisted of three earthen basins using gravity to convey water through each basin. A pump replenishes the water in the source basin after each test. Slides gates are located at the source and test basin inlet structures to control the water flowing between basins. Low-strength concrete reinforces areas of high water flow around the structures to mitigate erosion. A 2-foot thick layer of clay on the bottom and slopes of each basin prevents seepage. The levee crown around each basin is 10 feet in height for easy access. CHL engineers designed the facility to accommodate full-scale testing of RRLB technology, including the Portable Lightweight Ubiquitous Gasket (PLUG), a large tube of non-stretch fabric that is dropped into floodwaters which fill it to 60-70 percent capacity. This transforms the tube into a rigid plug that conforms to the levee breach and seals it. The following facility performance requirements accurately support PLUG testing: 40-foot wide breach-measured from mid-height of the breach 8-foot water depth at breach Source basin accommodates a flow rate of 2,000 CFS for one test Average flow rate of 1,000 CFS for 5 minutes Supports one test per day-able to replenish water volume to repeat test in 20 hours Flow control gates open at 1 inch per second to support desired flow rate Success Stories Research and development at the Full-Scale Levee Breach and Hydraulic Test Facility has yielded the following applications, which have shown success in rapid levee breach repair testing. These concepts use floodwater as the main structural element in conjunction with high-strength fabrics. The incompressibility of water in a closed high-strength fabric tube can create a stable geometric configuration capable of resisting deformation through a breach. The four concepts include the following: Portable Lightweight Ubiquitous Gasket (PLUG)-U sed to make repairs of the narrow deep breach which are typical of river levee failures and surge-driven breaches in large earthen levees. Rapidly Emplaced Hydraulic Arch Barrier ( REHAB)-Applied as a rapidly emplaced surge barrier and as a rapidly emplaced coffer dam. REHAB is designed to hold back a surge of water during a levee breach repair, seal breaches obstructed by debris or other structures and function as a rapidly emplaced surge or flood gate. Rapidly Emplaced Protection for Earthen Levees (REPEL)-Positioned prior to a flood to provide protection to a levee/dam section from overtopping in extreme flood events. REPEL is also designed to protect against erosion during the intentional overtopping of levees, mitigating erosion from the back slope of a levee which over time could cause a deep breach. Repair of Long Shallow Breaches-Modified version of the PLUG used to repair a long shallow breach that is typical of storm-induced breaching of navigation and drainage channel levees/floodwalls in coastal areas. It can also be used to prevent the overtopping of long stretches of levees along rivers during floods. Specifications and Features Test Basin 150 feet long at the base 40-foot levee breach test area Slope on all four sides is a 1-3 ratio 12-foot high levee walls Overflow spillway can pass 2,100 CFS of water Source Basin 2.2-million-gallon capacity 94 x 94 feet base 1-3-ratio sloped embankments and a depth of 17 feet Flow rate of 2,000 CFS into the test basin 20-foot long hydraulic head/flow control gates open at 1-inch per second Catch Basin 4 million gallon capacity 12 feet deep 24-inch riser pipe placed 9 feet above basin floor and emergency spillway prevent overflowing Water return system replenishes source basin in 20 hours Water return pipe has a minimum capacity of 1,833 gallons of water per minute

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The TVA Central Laboratories Services is a comprehensive technical support center, offering you a complete range of scientific, engineering, and technical services. They include: Calibration and repair of test equipment traceable to national standards Chemical analysis of fuel oil, lubrication oil, insulating oil, and coal Metallurgical and material testing analysis.

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The mission of the Cereal Crops Research Unit is to 1) conduct basic research to identify and understand the biological processes affecting the growth, development and properties of cereal grains, 2) evaluate these findings for potential applications to improved cereal quality through germplasm development or altered production practices, and 3) to provide support for barley and oat breeding and applied research programs within ARS and at State Agricultural Experiment Stations.

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Hanford's Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility in the center of the Hanford Site is a massive landfill regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Built in 1996, ERDF accepts low-level radioactive, hazardous, and mixed wastes that are generated during the cleanup activities at the Site.It does not accept any non-Hanford waste. Designed to be expanded as needed, ERDF comprises a series or cells or disposal areas. The fourth and largest expansion of ERDF was completed in January 2011. Two "super cells," each the equivalent of a pair of existing cells, were constructed using Recovery Act funds. Additional upgrades included new maintenance facilities, additional dump ramps and additional transfer areas for waste containers - all of which will enhance the safety of increased, daily operations. With the addition of super cells 9 and 10, ERDF capacity is18 million tons andcovers approximatley 107 acres. To date more than 15 million tons of contaminated material has been disposed in the facility. One of the key components of ERDF is the liner that is built into each cell.The liner consists of multiple layers of plastic and other impermeable materials and a system to collect and removed liquids as they drain through the waste materials. ERDF does not accept liquid waste for disposal, but water enters the facility when it rains and snows, and water also is used for dust control during routine operations. The collected water, or leachate, is collected and routed to an onsite treatment facility. After treatment, the liquid is clean enough to be returned to the ground with no harm to the environment. ERDF accepts waste from throughout Hanford which is brought to the facility by a fleet of trucks traveling between the waste sites and the landfill.Drivers have logged more than 12,000,000 miles since the facility began accepting waste in 1996.Soil that is contaminated, waste that has been dug up, and debris from building demolitions are transported to ERDF for permanent disposal.Up to 600 truckloads of waste can be placed into the facility each day.Not only does the system keep Hanford waste on the Hanford Site and away from the Columbia River, major roads, and members of the general public, it also saves the DOE from having to pay to transport the waste to an offsite disposal facility. ERDF disposal costs are significantly below those of other disposal facilities, including municipal landfills. After each load is placed into ERDF, it is compacted.Earth movers equipped with high-tech ground monitoring equipment drive over the waste to eliminate any air pockets or gaps in the landfill.Hollow tubes or pipes are either filled with a cement material or are cut into pieces.This ensures there are no void spaces in the facility, which could result in the landfill "sagging" or settling, which could cause damage to the permanent cap that ultimately will cover the entire facility when it is no longer needed. In the meantime, a temporary cap is placed over cells as they are filled.

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The Laboratory for Advanced Materials Processing - LAMP - is a clean-room research facility run and operated by Pr. Gary Rubloff's group. Research activities focus on thin film synthesis via Atomic Layer Deposition, development of nanoscale structures and devices for energy storage combining ALD and AAO nanotemplates, and development and characterization of Josephson Junctions for superconducting qubits devices. (more details on our group website) LAMP features a variety of equipment for the synthesis and characterization of thin films, including 3 atomic layer deposition process tools for the deposition of high K dielectrics (Al2O3, TiO2), Ru/RuO2 and TiN films, a Sopra GES-5 spectroscopic ellipsometer and a CV and IV probe station with automated wafer mapping capability, and a UHV Leybold XPS surface analysis system.

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The CCUBS is a test device used to evaluate vehicle crew compartments in simulated underbody blasts. The CCUBS consists of a large platform with four seat-and-occupant positions. During tests, engineers can place common equipment such as steering columns, radio racks and other government furnished equipment on the platform. The CCUBS is scheduled to be operational in the fourth quarter of FY15. Capabilities: The pneumatically actuated CCUBS device is capable of testing impulses up to 350 gravitational force/acceleration (g)-5 meters per second (m/s) on a global level, and up to 1,100 g-2.5 m/s at each seating position. The total payload is 2,200 lbs. The CCUBS is also capable of testing slam-down impulses up to 90 g-20 m/s. The OP Lab uses Hybrid III ATDs - or crash test dummies - with internal instrumentation to record load data in the head, neck, spine, thorax and legs. The lab also features a full range of external instrumentation, including accelerometers, load cells, string potentiometers and high-speed video cameras to meet customer needs. Benefits: •  Records input and verification data for modeling and simulation (M&S). •  Increases confidence in technology performance prior to live-fire events. •  Validates M&S results quickly and inexpensively. •  Fills capability gap between component/subsystem level testing and full vehicle Live-Fire Test and Evaluation.

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Cheboygan Vessel Base (CVB), located in Cheboygan, Michigan, is a field station of the USGS Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC). CVB was established by congressional action in 1973 as part of the GLSC. Initially supervised by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the GLSC and CVB transferred to the USGS in 1996. CVB serves the needs of resource managers as defined in a memorandum of understanding between the GLSC and the Council of Lake Committees. CVB is the GLSC's vessel operations hub for Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, with additional field support for eastern Lake Superior. CVB vessels operate across four state boundaries, Canadian waters, and Treaty waters. CVB is currently home to the R/V Grayling and R/V Sturgeon. In 1973, the R/V Kaho was the sole research vessel stationed at CVB. The Kaho was replaced by the R/V Grayling in 1977, and shortly after CVB relocated to its current location, then owned by the U.S. Coast Guard. In 1987, the GLSC officially acquired the property, and in 1989 the dock was rebuilt. The GLSC consolidated its vessel operations on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in 1994, which resulted in the relocation of the R/ V Cisco to CVB. The Cisco was subsequently decommissioned, and the R/V Siscowet was added to the CVB fleet. In 1995, CVB maintenance, storage, and office areas were constructed, and shore power systems were upgraded in 1998 and 2000. In 2004, the Siscowet was decommissioned and replaced by the R/V Sturgeon. Research The R/V Grayling and R/V Sturgeon are the keystone platforms to GLSC deepwater science activities in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. These vessels currently participate in research focusing on: (1) prey fishes of salmonids and other fishes of economic importance; (2) fish population and community dynamics; (3) food web dynamics; and (4) lake trout restoration. Additionally, both vessels carry out specialized contaminants work. Facilities and Vessels CVB is located on the west side of the Cheboygan River, below the US-23 bridge. The facility consists of an office and maintenance building with 132 ft of frontage on the Cheboygan River that provides dockage for the R/V Sturgeon and R/V Grayling. Improvements to CVB during 2011 -2012 included: new sea walls and bulkheading, updated security and lighting, acquisition of an environmentally-friendly pump-out station, paving of the parking lot, and renovations of office and maintenance spaces. The GLSC is currently working to acquire an additional 66 ft of dockage owned by the City of Cheboygan.

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Purpose: Researchers in the Concrete Laboratory evaluate new test methods, conduct concrete materials research, develop mixture design and analysis procedures for concrete pavements, and provide concrete forensics. Laboratory Description: The Concrete Laboratory has facilities for evaluating plastic and hardened concrete properties, including rheology, setting, and calorimetry; concrete curing and volume change; concrete durability, including freezing, and thawing, and alkali-silica reaction; and mechanical properties, including strength and modulus of elasticity. Laboratory Capabilities: The laboratory batches, mixes, and conducts tests on cement paste, mortar, and concrete. A curing room is available for curing concrete specimens under standard or other controlled conditions, and for assessing curing-related properties, such as degree of hydration, maturity, and shrinkage. The Concrete Laboratory includes facilities for investigating the effects of chemical and environmental exposure on concrete, as well as capabilities for assessing a number of distress mechanisms, including alkali-aggregate reaction, sulfate attack, chloride penetration, freezing and thawing, and thermal effects. The Concrete Laboratory also has an aggregate materials and sample preparation room. Facilities are available for testing the mechanical properties of concrete, steel, and composites. These facilities are inspected by the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory and accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Materials Reference Laboratory. Laboratory Equipment: Several concrete, mortar, and paste mixers of various sizes and types are available in the Concrete Laboratory, including a high-shear paste mixer and a high-intensity concrete mixer (Figure 1). Figure 1. High-Intensity Concrete Mixer. Equipment for evaluating early-age mixtures includes a Vebe Consistometer, a Dynamic Shear Rheometer (Figure 2), a semi-adiabatic calorimeter, and an isothermal calorimeter (Figure 3). Figure 2. Dynamic Shear Rheometer. Figure 3. Isothermal Calorimeter. Concrete curing equipment includes three controlled curing tanks and two walk-in environmental chambers. Equipment for evaluating the durability of concrete includes an automated freeze-thaw chamber (Figure 4) with the capacity for 17 specimens, coefficient of thermal expansion test frames (developed in-house and obtained commercially), computer-controlled chloride penetration test equipment, and a surface resistivity apparatus (Figure 5). Figure 4. Freeze-Thaw Chamber. Figure 5. Surface Resistivity Apparatus. The Concrete Laboratory also performs shrinkage tests that include restrained shrinkage tests and autogenous shrinkage tests. The mechanical properties measurement equipment includes a universal testing machine with a capacity of 4,500 kilonewtons (1,000,000 pounds) and a beam tester with a capacity of 130 kilonewtons (30,000 pounds), a compressometer/extensometer, and four creep frames. Laboratory Services: The Concrete Laboratory provides support in the following areas: Evaluates and develops new or improved equipment and procedures for assessing the properties and performance of concrete, including materials selection, mixture proportioning, and construction of concrete. Mixes, casts, and tests concrete test specimens in support of other researchers at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. Investigates the properties and performance of concrete and its component materials (cement, aggregate, and supplementary and alternative cementitious materials admixtures, etc.). Performs specialized testing and forensic investigations on concrete to assist State departments of transportation and other research offices and divisions within the Federal Highway Administration.

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The Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (PRL), a extensive facility located on approximately 180 acres, served as a resource in conducting the "Evaluating Roadway Construction Work Zone Interventions" project, which is evaluating interventions that are intended to prevent ground workers from being struck by construction equipment. In defining the data collection methods for this project, it was necessary to develop blind area diagrams of road construction equipment. These diagrams were used to describe areas around equipment that are hazardous to ground workers. The PRL facility was utilized in developing diagrams for four pieces of equipment. In addition, the PRL facility was utilized in a pilot study to evaluate the project data collection techniques on an active asphalt paving operation.

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This 800 square foot facility houses the EST 2000, a widely used weapon engagement simulator that can mimic the ballistic characteristics of 25 different weapons. New marksmanship scenarios can be created. The enhanced capabilities of the EST 2000 make it possible to test several measurement paradigms: Marksmanship, Shoot—Don't Shoot, Vigilance (or Information Overload), Discrimination of Friend versus Foe, and Motor Steadiness under varied situations. These include workload (information or physical), simulated sustained operations, fragmented and inadequate sleep, physiological or metabolic disruption, fatigue (central systemic or localized muscle), and therapeutic strategies.

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Raised Floor Computer Space for High Performance Technology The ERDC Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) develops advanced information technology to address a wide range of engineering and scientific challenges. Located at ITL in Vicksburg, Miss., the High Performance Computing- Research, Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (HPC-RDT&E) Shelter provides 10,000 square feet of world-class, raised floor computing facilities to support the Department of Defense (DOD) Supercomputing Resource Center. High-Powered Computing Capability The HPC-RDT&E Shelter houses two of the DOD HPC supercomputers, which require a robust power supply and temperature-controlled environment to run complex operations successfully. The HPC-RDT&E Shelter is continuously powered by an 8.2 megawatt power infrastructure with provisions for an additional 2 megawatts of power if required. Chilled water compressors with 2,700 tons of capacity maintain an ideal temperature within the HPC-RDT&E Shelter. Reliable Execution of HPC Operations To ensure that operations on the HPC-RDT&E Shelter machines run smoothly and without interruption, the ITL provides a carefully assembled back-up power system. This includes a 6 megawatt Un-interruptible Power System (UPS) connected to a high-speed transfer switch and used only when utility power is lost. There is also an off-line 6 megawatt battery system with provisions up to 8 megawatts, in the event that additional power is needed. Features The HPC-RDT&E Shelter offers several innovative features: A 10,000square foot room of raised floor computer facilities. An 8.2 megawatt power infrastructure comprised of four generators to support the HPC-RDT&E Shelter and Joint Computer Facility. This infrastructure has provisions for an additional 2 megawatts of power if required. Chilled water compressors with 2,700 tons of capacity support the computing facilities at the HPC-RDT&E Shelter. A 6 megawatt Un-interruptible Power System (UPS), consisting of an off-line 6 megawatt battery system with provisions to expand to 8 megawatts to support the HPC-RDT&E Shelter and the ITL Headquarters. Applications High performance computing operations conducted at the HPC-RDT&E Shelter include: Predicting and assessing severe weather damage. Designing new hydraulic structures. Developing acoustic imaging devices for analyzing structures in turbid water. Engineering critical systems. Simplifying the interface to high performance computing (HPC) capabilities.

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The major focus in the lab is to understand how information about the world is represented/encoded in the brain, the circuits present in the adult and developing brain and their influence of brain development and plasticity. One focus is on probing the response of the brain to sensory stimuli and the other is to record from small sub-circuits and study their responses and circuit behavior in great detail. We are particularly interested in the relationships of mechanisms and circuits that underlie plasticity in both the juvenile and adult brain. We are addressing these issues by studies in the primary auditory and visual cortex using many different in vivo and in vitro approaches such as patch clamp recordings, in vivo 2-photon Ca imaging, multi-electrode recordings, laser-scanning photostimulation etc..

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The UCLA-DOE Biochemistry Instrumentation Core Facility provides the UCLA biochemistry community with easy access to sophisticated instrumentation for a wide variety of biomolecular characterizations, including molecular weight determination, kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of ligand binding, structural characterization, gel documentation and analysis, radioisotope detection and quantification, and spectroscopy.

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The research objective is to develop, test, and implement effective and efficient simulation techniques for modeling, evaluating, and optimizing systems in order to improve decision-making throughout the system development life cycle. Simulation is an important tool for modeling and predicting the performance of systems when analytical models do not exist or perform poorly. In addition, simulation provides powerful ways to visualize the behavior of a complex system before it is constructed. Research Focus Manufacturing process design Manufacturing system design Production planning and control Public health emergency preparedness planning Homeland security Robot design Planning and control of autonomous systems

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The Geotechnical Laboratory is used to study the material properties of soil and the interactions between soil and structural elements such as steel, concrete, geosynthetics, or timber that are used for bridge foundations and retaining wall systems. Testing is also performed to calibrate numerical models for finite element modeling. The Geotechnical Laboratory consists of a standard indoor testing facility and several unique outdoor testing facilities. New materials and methods of design and construction are tested and evaluated in both indoor and outdoor environments to determine their applicability and to identify opportunities for improvement. Indoor Laboratory Figure 1. Large-Scale Direct Shear Device. The indoor facility is capable of conducting basic index tests for characterizing soil and aggregate materials for both research studies and production projects. Unique capabilities include a 12-inch direct shear device, a 6-inch diameter triaxial unit, and a 20-kip universal testing machine. The laboratory also has a variety of fixtures and auxiliary equipment to conduct a variety of specialized tests to include the evaluation of innovative instrumentation for geotechnical applications. Outdoor Laboratories: Test Pits One of the outdoor laboratory facilities consists of two test pits that are 18 feet wide, 23 feet long, and 18 feet deep. The pits can be filled with various soil types for modeled shallow or deep foundation experiments and have also been used to conduct full-scale wall experiments and to test the tension capacity of ground anchors. The pits have reinforced concrete walls, sump pumps to control water-table levels, and anchorage systems to provide reaction loads for experiments. The pits have a separate building to store the load-test equipment and a control room for the data-acquisition systems. Outdoor Laboratories: Full-Scale Test Sites The laboratory includes two additional outdoor test sites where full-scale bridge piers, abutments, and retaining wall structures were constructed for research and testing purposes. The following are a few examples of full-scale experiments in these locations to illustrate the capabilities of Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) to lead the advancement of the state of the art. Outdoor Laboratories: Strong Floor The Geotechnical Laboratory has an outdoor strong floor that is also available for the construction and testing of full-scale geotechnical features on a rigid concrete platform. The spacing of the anchorage locations is 3 feet by 3 feet, each with a 300 kip capacity-similar to the Structures Laboratory-for the capability of a variety of load fixtures and arrangements.

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The Human-Computer Interaction lab has a long, rich history of transforming the experience people have with new technologies. From understanding user needs, to developing and evaluating those technologies, the lab's faculty, staff, and students have been leading the way in HCI research and teaching. We believe it is critical to understand how the needs and dreams of people can be reflected in our future technologies. To this end, the HCIL develops advanced user interfaces and design methodology. Our primary activities include collaborative research, publication and the sponsorship of open houses, workshops and symposiums.

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The Nanostructures for Electrical Energy Storage (NEES) EFRC is a multi-institutional research center, one of 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers established by the US Department of Energy in 2009. The group's focus is developing highly ordered nanostructures that offer a unique testbed for investigating the underpinnings of storing electrical energy. The center studies structures that are precise - each at the scale of tens to hundreds of nanometers and ordered in massive arrays - and that are multifunctional - able to conduct electrons, diffuse and store lithium ions, and form a stable mechanical base. The scale and control of experimentation gives NEES researchers an exclusive gateway to probing fundamental kinetic, thermodynamic, and electrochemical processes.

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At the Southern California Particle Center, center researchers will investigate the underlying mechanisms that produce the health effects associated with exposure to particulate matter, and attempt to understand how toxic mechanisms and resulting health effects vary with the source, chemical composition and physical characteristics of particulate matter.

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The overall objective of this Center is to develop and conduct a comprehensive research program focused on the identification and characterization of the physical and chemical properties of particulate matter (PM) that adversely impact human health. The focal hypothesis of this PM Center is that specific chemical species within PM and within certain particle size ranges are primarily responsible for PM's mortality, morbidity, and functional effects.

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The research in the Power Electronics, Energy Harvesting and Renewable Energies Laboratory (PEHREL) is mainly focused on investigation, modeling, simulation, design, and development of the Power Electronics and Motor Drives Interfaces for a variety of applications including transportation electrification systems (i.e. electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, more electric aircrafts, electric ships as well as off-road and heavy duty vehicles), wind energy conversion systems, solar energy conversion systems, energy harvesting systems (electromagnetic, piezoelectric, and electrostatic) and microrobots.