Tag: Bridge Abutment

Improving Bridge Embankments with Lightweight Geotechnical Fill

by ESCSI | April 9, 2024 | Articles | Tags: , ,

Benefits of Lightweight Geotech Fill for Bridge Embankments Lightweight aggregates, like expanded shale, clay and slate (ESCS), support soil stabilization and foundation design for a wide range of construction projects. While the material’s lig...

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...