News & Articles

New Summer Enrichment Series: Preserving & Extending the Service Life of Concrete Bridges

by Abigail Gabbard | June 7, 2022 | New report release |

The National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC), with its supporting member organizations, is pleased to bring you this summer’s premier virtual workshop series on concrete bridges and how to repair, maintain, and extend their life cycle. The 6-pa...

ESCSI Names Two Students as 2021-22 John Ries Scholarship Recipients

by Abigail Gabbard | May 19, 2022 | New report release |

The Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute (ESCSI) recognized Yuqiu Ye and Francisco Javier Zapata as the recipients of the 2021-22 John Ries Scholarship. In its third year, the annual scholarship program celebrates the legacy of retired ESCSI Tec...

New Article Release: Natural Aging of ESCS Amendment with Heavy Metals in Stormwater Increases its Antibacterial Properties: Implications on Biofilter Design

by Abigail Gabbard | March 3, 2022 | New report release |

The Journal of Hazardous Materials (Volume 429, 5 May 2022, 128309) released a new article, "Natural Aging of ESCS Amendment with Heavy Metals in Stormwater Increases its Antibacterial Properties: Implications on Biofilter Design." Expanded shale...

Geotechnical Applications for Lightweight Aggregates Video

by Abigail Gabbard | January 9, 2022 | New report release |

ESCSI has just released a new video! This program will provide an overview of ground improvement, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structures and expanded shale, clay and slate (ESCS) lightweight fill materials. This session would be beneficial f...

Stormwater Solutions with ESCS Engineered Media Video

by Abigail Gabbard | December 20, 2021 | New report release |

Check out this new educational program in which you will learn about the characteristics of ESCS Engineered Media and why they are important for stormwater media success. You will also learn how stormwater bioretention can be landscape features when...