by ESCSI | September 4, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
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...
by ESCSI | May 23, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: Lightweight Aggregate Concrete, Bridge Deck
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...
by ESCSI | April 16, 2024 | Articles | Tags: Urban Landscape, Green Roof, Stormwater, Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
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...
by ESCSI | March 25, 2024 | Articles | Tags: Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
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...
by ESCSI | March 6, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: ESCSI, Safety, Construction Industry, Lightweight Aggregate Concrete, Masonry
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...