Tag: Lightweight Aggregate Concrete

ESCSI Presents Check to John Ries Scholarship Winner in Miami

by ESCSI | September 4, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags:

Chairman Steve Rowe had the pleasure to present a check to Nima Khodadadi, Ph.D., winner of the ESCSI John Ries Scholarship in Academic Year 2023-24, this summer. Dr. Khodadadi is a Research Assistant in the Department of Civil & Architectural E...

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...

Green Roofs Made Lighter

by ESCSI | April 16, 2024 | Articles | Tags: , , ,

Vegetated green roof not only adds aesthetic value but also play a pivotal role in sustainability goals, managing rainwater runoff and mitigating the heat-island effect. They also serve as thermal buffers for the building underneath, cooling the bui...

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...