Tag: Lightweight Concrete

Concrete Products: Evaluating Cost and Logistical Advantages of Working with Lightweight Concrete

by ESCSI | April 30, 2025 | ESCSI News | Tags: ,

ESCSI Member Ken Nunley authored an article featured in Concrete Products outlining key considerations when choosing between lightweight concrete (LW) and normal weight concrete (NWC) in mid- and high rise building projects. Read an excerpt below. ...

Concrete Products: Why Structural Lightweight Concrete

by ESCSI | April 30, 2025 | ESCSI News | Tags: , , ,

ESCSI Member Darren Medeiros authored an article featured in Concrete Products answering key questions about structural lightweight concrete (SLC) in mix design. Read an excerpt below. When designing concrete mixes for bridges and other structure...

Upcoming Webinar: Intro to Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles for Deep Foundations

by ESCSI | January 29, 2025 | ESCSI News | Tags: , , ,

Join the National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC) for a new webinar, Intro to Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles for Deep Foundations, on Wednesday, February 19, from 1pm – 2pm ET.  This webinar, presented by Roy Eriksson, Jim Parkins, Ca...

Easing Logistic Challenges with Structural Lightweight Concrete Components

by ESCSI | January 16, 2025 | Articles | Tags: , , , ,

Precast concrete components are emerging as a key solution for bridge deck construction and repairs. Manufactured in controlled, factory conditions, precast bridge components like girders, seats, wing walls and piles consistently meet high-quality s...

Lightweight Concrete vs Normalweight Concrete: Comparing Cost and Load Reduction

by ESCSI | April 17, 2024 | Articles | Tags: , , , , ,

Lightweight concrete (LWC) has been in the building industry for centuries. Its performance capabilities and benefits when used in various concrete construction applications including concrete flooring, precast, prestressed concrete members as well ...