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Engineering Laboratory
The Engineering Laboratory promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology for engineered systems in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
Divisions
Applied Economics Office
Building Energy & Environment Division
Disaster Impact Reduction Office
Fire Research Division
Intelligent Systems Division
Materials and Structural Systems Division
Systems Integration Division
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NIST Report to Congress Provides Update on Champlain Towers South Investigation
50 Years of Fire Safety Advances at NIST
A House Ahead of its Time
News and Updates
The report includes an overview of work completed on the Champlain Towers South investigation.
Bell is the associate lead of NIST’s investigation into the 2021 partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium.
One of the biggest challenges with precast concrete is connecting the concrete pieces at a job site.
Investigators share likely failure scenarios, advance indicators of building’s distress.
Events
U.S. manufacturing expects to gain transformative productivity and resilience improvements through AI integration in
Software
This spreadsheet tool estimates the vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) concentration in air of rooms used for VHP mask disinfection systems. The tool employs a
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) is a computational model for smoke and heat transport from fires. Smokeview visualizes the output from FDS and CFAST.
The BEES ( Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) software brings to your fingertips a powerful technique for selecting cost-effective
CONTAM is a multizone indoor air quality and ventilation analysis computer program designed to help you determine: (a) airflows: infiltration, exfiltration, and
The free STEP File Viewer supports parts, assemblies, dimensions, tolerances, and more. The Analyzer generates a spreadsheet of all entity and attribute
EVAP-COND is a software package that contains NIST's simulation models EVAP and COND for finned-tube evaporators and condensers. The “tube-by-tube” scheme in
CFAST (Consolidated Model of Fire and Smoke Transport) is a computer program that helps users understand how fire and smoke spread through a building.
(Return to Cement Hydration and Degradation Modeling Software) The Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory (VCCTL) software provides a virtual testing
View All Software
Tools and Instruments
The Residential Test Facility (RTF) is a unique laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in Gaithersburg, Md. This facility
The NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed is a fully custom, open-platform laser powder bed fusion (LBPF) system to advance monitoring, controls, and
The NIST Fire Calorimetry Database (FCD) contains results of fire experiments conducted at the National Fire Research Laboratory.
In the artificial ultraviolet (UV) weathering of materials, a need exists for weathering devices that can uniformly illuminate test specimens with a high level
Awards
This award recognizes those scientists who perform peer review for ACS ES&T Air in their area of expertise to a consistently high standard, in a timely fashion, and on a frequent basis throughout the year.
For over 30 years of large-scale testing experience and two decades of Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire reconstructions. He has led all four NIST Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire reconstructions, with findings shaping US codes, standards and...
Dr. McAllister is being recognized for her contributions to the advancement of resilience.
For decades of important research into how fires that occur in communities adjacent to wildlands spread, what can be done to prevent them and how to protect life and property.
Press Coverage
Its reference materials help ensure bridges and buildings stay up, food is safe and more
We are thrilled to announce that XtreeE has successfully installed our cutting-edge 3D concrete printing system at the prestigious National Institute of...
Taking Measure Blog
A NIST disaster resilience researcher can help you prepare for the unexpected — with a few simple steps.
Several pieces of NIST’s history were nearly lost — until an enterprising employee tracked the valuable items down and returned them.
Measurement science shines in the new hit film Project Hail Mary.
The modern metric system — known as the International System of Units, or SI — is a model of consistency and logic. Or is it?
Many of modern astronomy’s achievements can be traced back to relatively unknown women who painstakingly cataloged the stars in the early 1900s.
As a person who studies how bodies decompose, I think a lot about something most people probably prefer not to think about — death.
A new musical composition honors NIST and what we do for science.
Powerful new atomic clocks could revolutionize how we measure gravity, with big benefits for science and technology.
From blood transfusions to broken bones, accurate measurements are a vital part of health care.
In an emergency, knowing exactly where a first responder is can mean the difference between life and death.
Firsthand experience with natural disasters inspired a NIST researcher to study how communities prepare for — and recover from — disasters.
NIST develops and sells more than 1,300 standard reference materials that are critical to supporting American industry and conducting research.
We take a look back at 10 years of the Taking Measure blog.
If AI will be used in health care (or any other field), specific and useful standards are needed to make sure it’s reliable.
Kids (or yourself) too tired to stay up to ring in the new year? Count down with our video instead!
Popular Links
Resilience
Fire.gov
Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility
World Trade Center Disaster Investigation
Products and Services
Software Products
Research Facilities
Extramural Grants Program
Guest Researcher Opportunities
Contacts
Engineering Laboratory
[email protected]
(301) 975-5900
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8600
Gaithersburg,
MD 20899
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https://www.nist.gov/el
Engineering Laboratory
The Engineering Laboratory promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology for engineered systems in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
Divisions
Applied Economics Office
Building Energy & Environment Division
Disaster Impact Reduction Office
Fire Research Division
Intelligent Systems Division
Materials and Structural Systems Division
Systems Integration Division
Connect with us
GovDelivery
NIST Report to Congress Provides Update on Champlain Towers South Investigation
50 Years of Fire Safety Advances at NIST
A House Ahead of its Time
News and Updates
The report includes an overview of work completed on the Champlain Towers South investigation.
Bell is the associate lead of NIST’s investigation into the 2021 partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium.
One of the biggest challenges with precast concrete is connecting the concrete pieces at a job site.
Investigators share likely failure scenarios, advance indicators of building’s distress.
Events
U.S. manufacturing expects to gain transformative productivity and resilience improvements through AI integration in
Software
This spreadsheet tool estimates the vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) concentration in air of rooms used for VHP mask disinfection systems. The tool employs a
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) is a computational model for smoke and heat transport from fires. Smokeview visualizes the output from FDS and CFAST.
The BEES ( Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) software brings to your fingertips a powerful technique for selecting cost-effective
CONTAM is a multizone indoor air quality and ventilation analysis computer program designed to help you determine: (a) airflows: infiltration, exfiltration, and
The free STEP File Viewer supports parts, assemblies, dimensions, tolerances, and more. The Analyzer generates a spreadsheet of all entity and attribute
EVAP-COND is a software package that contains NIST's simulation models EVAP and COND for finned-tube evaporators and condensers. The “tube-by-tube” scheme in
CFAST (Consolidated Model of Fire and Smoke Transport) is a computer program that helps users understand how fire and smoke spread through a building.
(Return to Cement Hydration and Degradation Modeling Software) The Virtual Cement and Concrete Testing Laboratory (VCCTL) software provides a virtual testing
View All Software
Tools and Instruments
The Residential Test Facility (RTF) is a unique laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in Gaithersburg, Md. This facility
The NIST Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed is a fully custom, open-platform laser powder bed fusion (LBPF) system to advance monitoring, controls, and
The NIST Fire Calorimetry Database (FCD) contains results of fire experiments conducted at the National Fire Research Laboratory.
In the artificial ultraviolet (UV) weathering of materials, a need exists for weathering devices that can uniformly illuminate test specimens with a high level
Awards
This award recognizes those scientists who perform peer review for ACS ES&T Air in their area of expertise to a consistently high standard, in a timely fashion, and on a frequent basis throughout the year.
For over 30 years of large-scale testing experience and two decades of Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire reconstructions. He has led all four NIST Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire reconstructions, with findings shaping US codes, standards and...
Dr. McAllister is being recognized for her contributions to the advancement of resilience.
For decades of important research into how fires that occur in communities adjacent to wildlands spread, what can be done to prevent them and how to protect life and property.
Press Coverage
Its reference materials help ensure bridges and buildings stay up, food is safe and more
We are thrilled to announce that XtreeE has successfully installed our cutting-edge 3D concrete printing system at the prestigious National Institute of...
Taking Measure Blog
A NIST disaster resilience researcher can help you prepare for the unexpected — with a few simple steps.
Several pieces of NIST’s history were nearly lost — until an enterprising employee tracked the valuable items down and returned them.
Measurement science shines in the new hit film Project Hail Mary.
The modern metric system — known as the International System of Units, or SI — is a model of consistency and logic. Or is it?
Many of modern astronomy’s achievements can be traced back to relatively unknown women who painstakingly cataloged the stars in the early 1900s.
As a person who studies how bodies decompose, I think a lot about something most people probably prefer not to think about — death.
A new musical composition honors NIST and what we do for science.
Powerful new atomic clocks could revolutionize how we measure gravity, with big benefits for science and technology.
From blood transfusions to broken bones, accurate measurements are a vital part of health care.
In an emergency, knowing exactly where a first responder is can mean the difference between life and death.
Firsthand experience with natural disasters inspired a NIST researcher to study how communities prepare for — and recover from — disasters.
NIST develops and sells more than 1,300 standard reference materials that are critical to supporting American industry and conducting research.
We take a look back at 10 years of the Taking Measure blog.
If AI will be used in health care (or any other field), specific and useful standards are needed to make sure it’s reliable.
Kids (or yourself) too tired to stay up to ring in the new year? Count down with our video instead!
Popular Links
Resilience
Fire.gov
Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility
World Trade Center Disaster Investigation
Products and Services
Software Products
Research Facilities
Extramural Grants Program
Guest Researcher Opportunities
Contacts
Engineering Laboratory
[email protected]
(301) 975-5900
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8600
Gaithersburg,
MD 20899
Was this page helpful?