U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)

Carra Carrillo has been named chief of the River and Estuarine Engineering Branch, part of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL). She first joined ERDC in 2009 as part of the Pathways Student Program, working for the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory’s Impacts and Explosives Effects Branch. In 2014, she moved to the Environmental Laboratory’s Wetlands and Coastal Ecology Branch. At ERDC, Carrillo has extensive experience in civil and environmental engineering research, ecological modeling and fiscal management. She has led several diverse teams, including serving as acting branch chief for EL’s Water Quality and Contaminant Modeling, and Wetlands and Coastal Ecology branches. She has also worked with the Integrated Ecological Modeling Team, a part of the Wetlands and Coastal Ecology Branch. She earned her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Mississippi State University and her master’s degree in environmental science from Oregon State University. #river #engineer #engineering #coastal #geotechnical #geotechnicalengineering #environment #environmental #ecology #ecologicalrestoration #ecologicalmodeling #wetlands #civilengineering #civilworks #water #waterquality #contaminants #coastalecology #environmentalscience #science #innovation #technolgoy #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

The U.S. Army currently employs one of the largest fleets of rotorcraft in the world, which includes the critical Black Hawk platform. Maintaining a fleet of this scale is costly and laborious. Traditional maintenance methods – which are inefficient – include either performing maintenance on a time-based schedule or when a failure occurs. Predictive maintenance aims to overcome these challenges through a proactive, data-driven approach that leverages data to identify near real-time equipment failures before they occur, thus increasing the efficiency of maintenance activities, reducing costs and improving fleet readiness. Since 2018, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has leveraged its High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources and expertise to aid the Army in overcoming these challenges through the development of an HPC-resident data and analytic environment for aggregating, storing and preparing large-scale, heterogeneous data for analysis and artificial intelligence model development for predictive maintenance. The environment incorporates a direct connection from Army operational data sources to ERDC HPC resources, giving the Army aviation community access to comprehensive data for developing predictive maintenance capabilities that streamline the maintenance process, saving time and saving lives. To learn more about this and other world-class research at ERDC, visit https://lnkd.in/gTaxfStk. US Army US Army Corps of Engineers #military #militaryaircraft #helicopters #blackhawk #rotorcraft #maintenance #reducingrisk #reducingcost #readiness #computing #highperformanccomputing #data #analytics #dataanalytics #artificialintelligence #ai #model #predictivemaintenance #processes #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Comprehensive risk assessment and project design require advanced numerical models, but traditional approaches often slow down completion times and inflate costs. The Numerical Model Modernization (NMM) effort led by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, leverages cloud computing to revolutionize numerical modeling technologies and processes. By restructuring coding, improving user interfaces, and enhancing training materials, NMM enables timely and accurate solutions to the nation's water resource needs. With NMM products facilitating on-demand simulations, data storage and training, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners can streamline operations and reduce maintenance costs. To learn more about this and other civil works research and development projects, visit https://lnkd.in/gDgd-4qN. US Army Corps of Engineers #models #modeling #numericalmodels #modernization #engineer #engineering #computing #water #waterresources #data #datastorage #maintenance #maintenancecosts #cloudcomputing #waterresourcemanagement #civilworks #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

The development of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is expected to play a key role for the military as it seeks materials that offer increased reliability and resiliency for critical infrastructure projects. Fiber reinforcement is a key component of UHPC, but understanding the behavior of UHPC with fiber blends can present challenges stemming from conflicting experimental results and the complexity of modeling fracture in a highly heterogeneous material. Basic research at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is advancing computational techniques that incorporate an embedded mesh approach to precisely simulate the behavior of UHPC reinforced with fibers of various sizes. This innovative approach enhances the understanding of UHPC fracture behavior, enabling more accurate predictions of UHPC properties based on the cementitious matrix and fiber characteristics. This has significant implications for designing military infrastructure components with improved strength and durability, advancing the field of concrete material technology. To learn more about this and ERDC’s other world-class research efforts, visit https://lnkd.in/gTaxfStk. US Army US Army Corps of Engineers #military #concrete #ultrahighperformanceconcrete #uhpc #infrastructure #experimental #fiber #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

This Independence Day, we honor the principles of equality and freedom upon which our nation was founded. As proud members of the U.S. Army workforce, we live by the Army values – loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage; the same values that have inspired and driven our nation for 248 years. At the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), our unwavering dedication and commitment to our nation is the cornerstone of our ability to successfully discover, develop and deliver sustainable engineering solutions for our nation and our armed forces. From all of us at ERDC, have a great and safe Fourth of July holiday. #military #armedforces #fourthofjuly #independenceday #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently hosted several soldiers from Colombia for railroad assessment and repair training. Led by the Railroad Track Evaluation Program, part of ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, the training included visual, ultrasonic, ground penetrating radar and other subsurface investigation techniques that could be taken back to Colombia. ERDC’s program supports the U.S. Army, which owns and maintains an estimated 1,500 miles of railroad track throughout the U.S. and the world, including in Germany, Italy and South Korea. The program’s primary role is to conduct inspections that assist commands in identifying critical issues early and planning for maintenance of critical infrastructure. The program also provides ongoing training opportunities, such as this one, to develop and upgrade railroad capabilities. In addition to Soldiers from the 46th Engineer Battalion, who participated in a rail repair class last fall, the training was supported by the South Carolina National Guard, which provided translators for the training. US Army US Army Corps of Engineers #training #railroad #ultrasonic #radar #groundpenatratingradar #colombia #military #engineer #engineering #geotechnical #allies #collaboration #partnerships #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Several experts in the computer-assisted design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), were recently recognized for their contributions to developing standards for the built environment. Mariangelica Carrasquillo-Mangual, Van Woods and Brandon Meinert, all with the CAD/BIM Technology Center, part of ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory, were honored at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) 2024 Building Innovation Conference for their work in the release of the NIBS BIM Standard v4 and Digital Technology Standard. The CAD/BIM Technology Center provides opportunities for architects, engineers and building owners to explore new CAD and BIM technologies when planning for or managing facilities, infrastructure and environment in the Department of Defense. Now in its 50th year, NIBS launched the Digital Technology Council to help pave the way for innovation. One of the major efforts of the council has been the development and release of the NIBS BIM Standard v4, which provides consensus-based standards through referencing existing standards, documenting information exchanges, and delivering best business practices. For more information on NIBS BIM Standard v4, visit https://lnkd.in/ghJ7DQPn. United States Department of Defense US Army US Army Corps of Engineers National Institute of Building Sciences #standards #cad #bim #cadbim #information #informationtechnology #building #builtenvironment #nibs #infrastructure #bestpractices #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Dr. David Moore, a senior research biologist at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), was recently named as the new Army Senior Research Scientist (ST) for Environmental Science. Moore has been a member of the ERDC team for 16 years and has more than 35 years of experience in aquatic toxicology, sediment assessment and management, ecological risk assessment, marine ecology, and natural resource management. In his new role, Moore will provide technical leadership and quality control for research and development in the biological and physical sciences with particular attention placed on the development of modeling, assessment and engineering capabilities across landscapes and environments. His goal will be to advance basic understanding and develop new and innovative solutions for solving problems associated with environmental assessment, restoration, remediation, and nature-based solutions across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, other federal agencies, private sector, and foreign national laboratories. In celebrating the announcement, Dr. David Pittman, ERDC’s Director, said, “through his career, Dr. Moore has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, dedication and passion for environmental science. His contributions have played a significant role in advancing our understanding of environmental issues and driving innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.” Moore earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Washington and Lee University and his doctorate in environmental science (aquatic toxicology) from the University of South Carolina. He has authored more than 85 technical publications, including 35 journal articles and multiple book chapters with more than 1600 citations. US Army US Army Corps of Engineers #environment #environmental #biology #biologist #toxicology #aquatictoxicology #ecology #ecologicalrisk #marineecology #nature #natural #naturalresource #resourcemanagement #physicalscience #modeling #restoration #naturebasedsolutions #federalgovernment #science #innovation #technology #engineer #engineering #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

A study conducted by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center has detailed the long-term positive trends of ongoing and well-established beach nourishment theory in mitigating the impacts of storms and expected sea-level rise. The study, conducted by researchers at the ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, for the first time, combined the Coastal Engineering Resilience Index and Buffer Width metrics to better understand the historic, current and future resilience of the coastal system at Panama City, Florida. While these metrics have been considered previously, their combined application provides an understanding of a broader temporal view of how storm events, coastal storm risk management projects, and nourishments have played a part in the resilience of the system at Panama City Beach over the last two decades and how they may play a role in the next half century. To learn more about this study, its methodology and findings, visit https://lnkd.in/gkd-zdXh. US Army Corps of Engineers University of South Alabama #beaches #coastline #coastal #coastalresilience #beachnourishment #sealevelrise #tropicalstorms #hurricanes #resilience #storms #stormsystems #florida #panamacity #engineer #engineering #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

The Southwest Pass, which connects the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, is one of the most used commercial waterways in the United States. Sediment accumulation at Southwest Pass, which is hard to predict, often disrupts the normal access of deep draft vessels in the pass, which serves four of the nation’s top 15 ports, as measured by tonnage. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center are leading the charge, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to revolutionize sedimentation forecasting. By analyzing vast datasets and developing advanced models, USACE aims to provide a 45-day lead time for dredging operations, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs. With the potential to save millions each year through more efficient dredging, this innovative approach sets a new standard for waterway management nationwide. To learn more about this and other civil works research projects, visit https://lnkd.in/gASAiNbY. US Army Corps of Engineers #artificialintelligence #ai #machinelearning #ml #aiml #mississippiriver #gulfofmexico #dredging #sediment #port #portoperations #commercialshipping #costmanagement #waterways #navigation #inlandnavigation #science #innovation #technology #engineer #engineering #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC