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TXI ES&C NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2009
Read a case study on internal curing used in the construction of a floating-concrete breakwater, view the newly dedicated masonry section of TXI’s website, learn how the Denver Civic Center found an economical solution for expansion through structural lightweight concrete and more.

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TXI ES&C NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2009
 

INTERNAL CURING

  

Case Study: Performance and Design Flexibility in a Floating Breakwater

To minimize the force of wind-driven waves and ferry wakes, the Port of Bremerton Marina constructed a 1,440 foot-long floating concrete breakwater using rotary kiln TXI fine-graded lightweight aggregate. | GET THE DETAILS »

 

INTERNAL CURING

  

Reduced Shrinkage and Cracking plus Enhanced Resistance and Durability in Structural Concrete (Guide Specification)

Increase the sustainability of your projects by designing structural concrete for internal curing using this guide specification. | READ MORE »

 

MASONRY

  

Newly Dedicated Masonry Section of TXI’s Website

Learn about the significant role lightweight masonry walls play in today’s construction. Also, find out about the new PyroTherm® masonry wall system – now available as a pre-consumer material for LEED Certification. | READ MORE »

 

STRUCTURAL LEIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE

  

Case Study: Economical Solution for Denver Civic Center Expansion

Using more than 8,500 cubic yards of structural lightweight concrete produced with rotary kiln TXI expanded shale, engineers constructed a 12-story addition with significant dead load reduction, reduced foundation size and more usable space per floor. | FIND OUT HOW THEY DID IT »

 

HIGHWAYS AND ROADS

  

Improve Safety and Life Expectancy of Highways and Roads with Rotary Kiln Expanded Shale

A presentation about chip seal techniques that have a history of good performance, what works, what doesn’t and why. Aggregate and asphalt types, rates, combinations and the true value of cost-effective pavement preservation techniques. | READ MORE »

 

GEOTECHNICAL

  

Get Rid of Dead Load Weight with Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate (ESCS)

Reduce dead load weight while maintaining high internal stability, permeability and thermal resistance. Learn how to solve numerous geotechnical engineering problems and to convert unstable soil into usable land using this reliable, cost-saving solution. | READ MORE »

 

HORTICULTURE

  

Keeping the Veteran’s Memorial at Del Webb’s Sun City Beautiful with Pave Grow® Pedestrian/Overflow Parking Mix

Installed May 2003, this memorial near Georgetown, Texas uses TXI’s Pave Grow® pedestrian mix to provide suitable parking without sacrificing the peaceful, green surroundings of the area. | READ MORE »

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