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What properties made asbestos suitable for construction in the past?
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∙ 14y ago
Asbestos was light, strong, fibrous and did not conduct heat or electricity.
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When did asbestos construction materials become illegal in the US?
Asbestos construction materials were not completely banned in the US until 1989, although certain uses of asbestos had been restricted from the 1970s onwards due to health concerns.
What was Euclid's connection to construction?
he made the properties of the polygons.
Can asbestos roof tiles easily be copied using fibreglass?
Yes, most anything made with asbestos can be made using another kind of fiber. It is simply a matter of using a fiber that will impart the kind of properties needed for the particular application.
How much asbestos are in the streets?
Ttreets are not made of any asbestos.
How do asbestos pipe and iron pipe differ?
Asbestos pipe is made of cement that contains asbestos fibers. Iron pipe is made from cast iron.
What is shingle asbestos?
Some concrete shingles did contain asbestos. Many shingles never were made with asbestos.
What is building material made from sheets of cement and asbestos?
Asbestos cement
Are asbestos tiles sillt being made?
No. There is no market for asbestos-containing tiles.
Why are skis made out of plastic and metal?
Because the material properties are suitable, weight, springiness, slick surfaces, strength etc.
Why are things made of plastic?
The material properties are suitable for the purpose,(color, shape, corrosion resistant....) and they're cheap to make.
Does Gold Bond rockwool have asbestos in it?
No. Rockwool is made from melted rock and contains no asbestos.
Does Johns-Mansville Rockwool have asbestos in it?
No. Rockwool is made from melted rock and does not contain asbestos.
