Hydraulic engineers at ERDC's the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) conduct studies on the planning, design, operation, management, and maintenance of locks along the Nation's waterway systems for USACE Districts, municipalities throughout the country, and other Federal and non-Federal agencies. The research includes studies of the lock chambers, the filling and emptying systems, guard walls, extensions, and other data pertaining to the locks within canals, rivers, or docks. The purpose of the research is for providing safe and efficient marine transport, cost-effective systems, and environmentally acceptable conditions. |
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