The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns and operates more than 1,200 civil works structures, including navigation locks and dams, flood control dams, hydropower projects, coastal structures, and major ports. 

The High-Performance Materials and Systems Research Program is developing innovative materials and systems that will reduce the costs associated with operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of existing structures.

High-performance materials and systems are also being developed that will enable the Corps to produce more durable structures with significant reductions in project delivery times and construction costs.

Engineer Research and Development Center
Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory