The Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) Problem and its Solution
By T. Takeshi

Concrete Journal, Vol.45, No.6, Jun. 2007


Synopsis
Several kinds of laws concerning Asbestos containing materials were revised in 2006. Because it was difficult to understand, the main point is explained. As for asbestos, manufacturing and use have already been prohibited. The problem is Asbestos containing materials that remains in an existing building. The investigation, the analysis, the Asbestos abatement and the disposal procedures were outlined. And it introduced alternative fibers of asbestos.
Keywords:
Asbestos, Asbestos containing materials, Asbestos abatement, disposal procedures, alternative fibers

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