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State Materials Office
Overview
The Corrosion and Materials Durability Laboratories are specialized materials research facilities that exist to fulfill the following mission: "To facilitate the implementation of corrosion technology into the design, construction, and preservation of State Highway Facilities.”
The Laboratories, which are comprised of over 5000 square feet of indoor space and 1600 square feet of sheltered outdoor space, are fully equipped for conducting a wide variety of performance characterization tests on concrete, metals, plastics and manufactured products. Additionally, the sections are equipped to perform on-site testing and evaluation of concrete structures for the purpose of assessing the corrosion condition of structures and developing plans and specifications for repairs and corrosion protection.
FDOT laboratory personnel consist of individuals from diverse technical backgrounds that include materials, computer science, and civil engineering. The average tenure for the nine FDOT career service individuals within the two laboratories is more than fifteen years. Additional personnel include contract employees with expertise in electronics, computer science, and concrete testing.
Some of the activities of the Corrosion and Materials Durability Laboratories include:
- Establish the performance and usage parameters for manufactured products such as metals; protective coatings (both metal and non-metal); cements and pozzolans for concrete; and concrete admixtures (including corrosion inhibitors).
- Perform routine testing on manufactured products in support of the maintenance of the Qualified Products List.
- Conduct on-site corrosion assessment of steel reinforced concrete structures and provide technical recommendations for remedial action.
- Develop corrosion protection systems for marine bridge structures and standardize the technology for the Department's consumption.
- Provide the Districts and consultants with technical direction in the design and installation of corrosion protection.
- Provide forensic investigation of materials used in construction.
Bridge Information
Bridge Environment Data PDF-259KB
Bridge Maintenance/Inspection Information (Links to FDOT Maintenance Office)
Water Quality Data
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Statewide)
http://storet.dep.state.fl.us/DearSpa/
Northwest Florida Water Management District (Contact)
http://www.nwfwmd.state.fl.us/pubsdata/hydrologicdata.html
Saint Johns River Water Management District (North East)
http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws10/edqt/
South Florida Water Management District (South East)
http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20environmental%20monitoring/dbhydro%20application
Southwest Florida Water Management District
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/data/water-quality/
Suwannee River Water Management District (North Central)
http://www.mysuwanneeriver.org/rivers.htm
US Geological Survey (Statewide)
http://fl.water.usgs.gov/infodata/
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