Technical Service Center
Materials Engineering and Research Lab (MERL)
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Contact: MERL occupies 3½ acres of Building 56 in the Denver Federal Center, Reclamation's research facility. MERL has the facilities to test concrete, concrete reinforcement, selected metals, plastics, geotextiles, coatings, and other materials. Tests include physical properties, corrosion, durability, enviornmental, and drying and shrinkage. Our testing capabilities include:
Explore this site further to learn more about the laboratory, our testing capabilities, our partnerships, our publications, and our research. MERL conducts research in several areas: |