Texas A&M University
ACIM integrates advanced micro/nano-scale analytical techniques and nondestructive evaluation to study the materials that support infrastructure systems. The lab provides specialized equipment and computational tools for characterizing aggregates, bitumen, cement, asphalt composites, soil, and other construction materials.
AIMM bridges robotics, additive manufacturing, and computational modeling to revolutionize how infrastructure materials are designed and built. The lab develops multifunctional and sustainable materials through techniques like 3D printing, nanoengineering, and scale-up synthesis. Research includes smart sensing, process optimization, and evaluation of materials across multiple scales to enhance performance, durability, and efficiency in construction.
This lab develops environmentally friendly, cost-effective asphalt binders and mixtures to meet growing infrastructure demands. With advanced equipment and expert researchers from TTI, it focuses on improving pavement durability, safety, and performance through innovative materials, smart sensing, and solutions to common roadway issues like rutting and cracking.
Located at the RELLIS Campus hangars, this lab focuses on 3D printing of cement and other building materials to advance construction technologies. It supports research in automated fabrication, material innovation, and scalable solutions for infrastructure development using additive manufacturing techniques.
The Concrete Innovation Lab is dedicated to advancing next-generation concrete technologies through the development of alternative binders, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), and performance-based approaches for designing durable, climate-adaptive concrete mixes.
A collaborative workspace focused on developing, testing, and deploying next-generation sensors and data applications for connected and automated vehicle environments. The lab supports real-time communication between vehicles and infrastructure, and also conducts research on high-speed rail and infrastructure in austere environments such as arctic and extreme cold regions.
Focused on using existing or locally available soils, unbound or treated bases, and recycled materials to develop durable, resilient pavement layer solutions in challenging operational environments. Research includes soil stabilization, accelerated construction techniques, and sustainable methods for pavement renewal and rehabilitation.
A nationally recognized facility for advanced assessment of aging infrastructure, with a focus on structural systems and improving design standards. The lab supports full-scale and component testing of bridge elements, pipelines, and other structural systems, enabling research on seismic resilience, damage mitigation, and infrastructure performance under environmental and aging conditions.
A state-of-the-art facility focused on high-rate materials characterization and multiscale modeling for infrastructure protection. Using a two-stage light gas gun capable of launching projectiles at up to 8 km/s, the lab enables testing and development of advanced materials—such as polymers, composites, and geomaterials—to mitigate hypervelocity impacts in extreme environments.
Focused on the development of smart structures through structural health monitoring and advanced nondestructive testing techniques, the IIAL integrates innovative sensors, signal processing, and control systems to assess infrastructure safety, performance, and life expectancy under both routine and extreme conditions.
Provides advanced capabilities for designing innovative materials and enhancing existing ones by studying their properties at the nano- and micro-scale. Research focuses on material behavior under environmental stress, chemical composition, and microstructure analysis to support the development of sustainable, high-performance infrastructure systems.
Provides research-driven solutions to corrosion challenges faced by industry and government, aiming to extend the life and integrity of infrastructure systems such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, roads, and offshore platforms. The lab specializes in corrosion-resistant materials, mitigation strategies, sensor technologies, and asset life prediction under extreme service conditions.
Focused on robotics, remote sensing, and AI/ML to develop innovative methods and engineering systems for infrastructure performance and asset management. Research areas include disaster resilience, drone analytics, safety, and ergonomics in the built environment.
A living laboratory designed to emulate the power system control center of the future, supporting research in grid reliability, sustainability, and security. The lab integrates real-time monitoring, advanced sensor networks, and predictive control technologies to train future leaders in electric energy systems and cyber-physical infrastructure.
A new cutting-edge facility will be launching in late Fall 2025 to support innovative research and development in emerging infrastructure technologies. This lab will expand interdisciplinary collaboration between TEES & TTI researchers and provide advanced tools for addressing future challenges in resilience, sustainability, and performance across infrastructure systems.
