Month: March 2024

More Than a Soil Amendment: The Many Uses of Lightweight Aggregate

by ESCSI | March 27, 2024 | Articles | Tags: , , ,

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...

Highlights from 2024 Geo-Congress Exhibition

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...

ICYMI: ESCSI Presents at TRB’s 103rd Annual Meeting

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...

Environmental Impacts of Lightweight Aggregate

by ESCSI | March 25, 2024 | Articles | Tags:

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...

Masonry Magazine: Masons First with Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units

by ESCSI | March 6, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: , , , ,

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...