Materials facilities in MS
4 facilities
Materials Testing Center
Vicksburg, MS
The Engineer Research and Development Center's Materials Testing Center (MTC) is committed to quality testing and inspection services that are delivered on time and meet the requirements of its customers. The work includes planning and executing testing programs, investigations, and studies that involve civil and military applications of geotechnical, concrete and materials, and structural engineering; soil and rock mechanics; geology; and airfields and pavements. The MTC provides commercial laboratory inspection services to U.S. Army Engineer Districts, to ensure compliance with Engineer Regulations 1110-1-8100 (Laboratory Investigations and Testing) and 1110-1-261 (Quality Assurance of Laboratory Testing Procedures).
Paint Technology Center
Vicksburg, MS
The PTC has conducted research on surface preparation for wood, concrete, and metallic substrates and has studied various types of application equipment. The center has identified the necessary equipment and procedures to follow for a thorough inspection. Research projects aimed at improving 1) high solids coatings, 2) abrasion resistant coatings, 3) coatings for use on aluminum, 4) coatings which meet air pollution regulations, and 5) coatings for high temperature applications have been conducted.
Paint Testing
Vicksburg, MS
In the past the majority of our work has consisted of testing individual batches of paint proposed for use on specific projects. The objective of this type of testing was rapid response and low cost. Testing consisted of performing a range of both formulation and performance tests as required by the specification. In order to reduce costs and provide a response in a minimum amount of time, not all specification tests were performed. Most paints were tested for a flat rate which was paid by the government installation where the painting was to take place. Results were provided in 1-2 weeks depending on the length of the tests performed.
Strong Wall Structural Load Floor Testing Facility
Vicksburg, MS
The structural load floor is a 120 ft. by 40 ft. strong floor with the capability to provide complex static and dynamic loading patterns to large-scale structural models of buildings, building components, and other structural elements. The facility includes a high bay testing area with a 20 ton capacity overhead crane, that has a maximum clearance of 34 ft. A reaction wall is also located on the load floor.