Use of Expanded Shale Amendment to Enhance Drainage Properties of Clays
2014年3月25日 · The results discussed in this paper are being used in the city of Austin to develop recommendations for increasing infiltration capacity of stormwater treatment systems by amending clayey soils with expanded shale material.
Expanded Shale: How To Use It In The Garden - earthmix
2020年8月22日 · Expanded shale is a soil amendment that is gaining popularity among gardeners in the United States, and for good reason. It can retain moisture, improve soil structure, deter ground-dwelling pests, and it never breaks down, unlike other organic additives.
How To Use Expanded Shale Soil Amendment - Gardening Know How
2021年4月6日 · Expanded shale is formed when the shale is crushed and fired in a rotary kiln at 2,000 F. (1,093 C.). This process causes tiny air spaces in the shale to expand. The resulting product is called expanded or vitrified shale.
How Expanded Shale Fixes The Garden Problem Of Heavy Clay Soil
2024年5月15日 · Beyond heavy clay soil conditioner, expanded shale reveals its versatility in plant containers. Incorporating it in your potting mix at equal parts can improve drainage and moisture retention for healthier, more vibrant potted plants.
Evaluation of an enhanced treatment media and permeable …
2019年12月1日 · This structural treatment media, dubbed High Permeability Media Mixture (HPMM), was designed as a permeable pavement base material capable of retaining DP in stormwater. HPMM comprises aluminum-based water treatment residual (WTR), expanded shale lightweight aggregate (shale), and a psyllium-based soil binder (psyllium).
Exploring Planting and Filter Media in Stormwater Bioremediating ...
2017年8月19日 · To help prevent the loss of nutrients from the media itself or to mitigate high nutrient loads from incoming water, some studies and bioretention soil manufacturers have incorporated lightweight expanded shale or slate with good adsorptive properties with positive results (Forbes et al. 2005a, b; Hauser et al. 2005).
Evaluation of an enhanced treatment media and permeable ... - PubMed
2019年12月1日 · An enhanced stormwater treatment media, developed previously by the authors, was shown to effectively retain dissolved phosphorus (DP) and total Cu and Zn under simulated rainfall. The media comprises expanded shale aggregate, aluminum-based water treatment residual (WTR), and a psyllium-based binde ….
The Expanded Shale Clay and Slate Institute (ESCSI) Stays In Step …
The Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute (ESCSI) is actively involved nationally at ACI and ASTM in developing four documents that show how expanded shale, clay and slate lightweight aggregate optimizes the sustainability of concrete. ESCSI has been instrumental in getting the internal curing section 2.7 of ACI 130 Sustainability Document ...
Use of expanded shale, clay, and slate aggregates and biochar in …
2023年10月1日 · Use of expanded shale, clay, and slate aggregates and biochar in the clear zone of road infrastructures for sustainable treatment of stormwater. T. Das, Onja D. Raoelison, +5 authors. Sanjay K. Mohanty. Published in Journal of Cleaner Production 1 October 2023. Environmental Science. View via Publisher. Save to Library. Create Alert. Cite.
Use of expanded shale, clay, and slate aggregates and biochar in …
2023年10月1日 · In this work, the performance of CW mesocosms using light expanded clay aggregates (LECA) as the bed's substrate and planted with Phragmites australis was investigated for treatment of olive...