Category: ESCSI News

Free Webinar on June 12: Lightweight Concrete Bridge Design Primer

by ESCSI | May 23, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: ,

Explore the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Lightweight Concrete Bridge Design Primer during a free webinar—happening Wednesday, June 12, 1-2 p.m. ET—presented by the National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC). ESCSI’s own Re...

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...

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...

Facility Executive: Tackling Stormwater With Expanded Shale, Clay, And Slate

by ESCSI | March 5, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: , , , ,

ESCSI Member Debbie Stringer authored an article featured in Facility Executive demonstrating how ESCS lightweight aggregates can be a valuable asset when integrated into a low-impact green infrastructure strategy to mitigate the impact of stormwa...