After the concrete has set, the water within prewetted ESCS lightweight aggregates slowly releases to cure the concrete from the inside out. This reduces chemical shrinkage until the concrete ...

Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) made from expanded shale, clay or slate (ESCS) aggregate not only provides several benefits to make foundations more durable, but it also alleviates concerns ...

The research areas that we are mainly interested in are (1) development of advanced, novel, and sustainable construction materials, and (2) enhancing the durability and resilience of concrete ...