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Structures Research Center

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  • The Marcus H. Ansley Structures Research Center, located at Innovation Park in Tallahassee, Florida is a structural research and testing facility for the Florida Department of Transportation. The primary mission of the Structures Research Center is to provide research, testing, and evaluations of innovative structural components and bridge systems along with testing existing inventory to provide for safe, reliable, and cost efficient structures across the State's highway system.
  • Our vision is to provide the Department the highest quality technical expertise in the field of structural research and structural testing.

    • News


  • 2012 Structures Research Update
    Posted: August 13, 2012
    The 2012 Structures Research Update was conducted on August 1st & 2nd at the FDOT Central Office.

  • Pendulum Impact on a Commuter Bus
    Posted: July 23, 2012
    Pendulum Impact on a Commuter Bus Conducted 7/10/12, 4,000 lb block at 30 mph.