Our Research Facilities

Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory
Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory
The Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory (ASEL) is a premier facility designed for large-scale performance testing of structural components, materials and integrated soil-structure systems. With a 5,400-square-foot strong floor, geotechnical chamber and cutting-edge hydraulic and data acquisition systems, ASEL enables advanced research to develop safer, more resilient infrastructure.
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Forest Products Development Center
The Forest Products Development Center (FPDC) is a collaborative research hub advancing innovations in forest products, mass timber and sustainable building materials. By partnering with forestry, engineering and architecture programs, FPDC develops cutting-edge solutions and provides hands-on learning experiences for students in forestry and forest products.
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CADC Research Shop

The 4,000 square foot CADC Research Shop includes a Kallfass research-scale CLT press, supporting expanded research activities focused on cross-laminated timber (CLT) and other mass timber construction systems.

Rural Studio

Rural Studio is a full-scale prototyping and performance research site located in Hale County, Alabama.

Robins & Morton Construction Field Laboratory

With 30-foot ceilings, this space gives students the opportunity to build prototypes of taller structures that may need to utilize scaffolding. The onsite classroom holds 30 to 40 students and was modeled after a professional construction management setting.

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Collaborators and Partners

  • Alabama Forestry Association
  • Air Force Civil Engineer Center
  • Battelle, Karagozian & Chase
  • Henkel Adhesives
  • Simpson Strong-Tie
  • SmartLam
  • Softwood Lumber Board
  • Structural Wood Systems
  • TimberHP
  • Timberlab
  • United Soybean Board
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • United States Forest Service (USFS)
  • USDA Wood Innovation Grant
  • The Westervelt Company
  • WoodWorks