News & Articles

New Publication Release: SmartWall Systems

by Abigail Gabbard | July 22, 2022 | New report release |

There's a reason that high performance lightweight concrete masonry made with expanded shale clay or slate lightweight aggregate, appropriately named SmartWall, is widely used in schools, big box retail and other projects. In a sustainable enviro...

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...