by ESCSI | March 27, 2024 | Articles | Tags: Soil Stabilization, Bridge Abutment, Retaining Wall, Geotechnical Engineering
As a geotechnical fill, lightweight aggregates, such as expanded shale, clay and slate (ESCS), can aid in soil stabilization, subgrade improvements, thermal insulation, bridge abutment design and other geotechnical engineering challenges. The materi...
by Fariborz Tehrani | March 25, 2024 | ESCSI News |
ESCSI Members Jack Moore, PE, and Darren Medeiros at the ESCSI booth during the 2024 Geo-Congress. The Expanded Shale, Clay, and Slate Institute (ESCSI) participated in the Geo-Congress 2024 Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Hos...
by Fariborz Tehrani | March 25, 2024 | ESCSI News |
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 103rd Annual Meeting occurred January 7-11, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This was a busy event for the Expanded Shale, Clay, and Slate Institute (ESCSI), with numerous technical committee meetings, presentati...
by ESCSI | March 25, 2024 | Articles | Tags: Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
By Bill Wolfe Marketing & Technical Manager, Arcosa Lightweight As with many construction materials, the manufacturing of lightweight aggregate has been evaluated for its environmental impact. The Expanded Shale Clay and Slate Institute (ESCS...
by ESCSI | March 6, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: ESCSI, Safety, Construction Industry, Lightweight Aggregate Concrete, Masonry
ESCSI Member Kevin Cavanaugh authored an article featured in Masonry Magazine outlining how lighter concrete blocks can mitigate injuries, increase productivity, and improve profitability for mason contractors. Read an excerpt below. As you all...