About the CFL
The mission of the Constructed Facilities Laboratory (CFL) at North Carolina State University is to perform advanced research and development of construction materials, structural and geotechnical systems, and processes that enhance the sustainability and economy of civil infrastructure through innovation and vision. The facility also provides unique research and training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing civil engineering as a profession.
- Established in 1996.
- Part of the NCSU Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering.
- Result of a joint investment by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the State of North Carolina.
- 20,000 sq. ft. research complex with student and faculty and staff offices, state-of-the-art laboratories, and extensive equipment.
- Distinguished for its research capacity that allows testing large -scale structural and geotechnical systems under a wide variety of loading and environmental conditions.
- Provides specialized commercial services through Testing Service Agreements and a close association with the Industrial Extension Service.
