Asbestos removal in the construction industry

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by  Banks, Albert J.

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ASBESTOS REMOVAL IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
BY
ALBERT J. BANKS JR.
A REPORT PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE COMMITTEE
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING IN
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERING
T252035
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
FALL 1991
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To my mother for her inspiration, and my family for their
support they have provided throughout my career. I give
special thanks to my wife Claudia for her patience and
understanding
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank Dr. K. Bentil of the University of
Florida Department of Civil Engineering for his guidance and
assistance as chairman of my report committee. This report
would not have been possible without his personal assistance.
Special thanks is extended to the other members of my
report committee: Dr. Z. Herbsman, and Dr. R. Ellis.
A personal thanks to Mr. Kevin Gara, CIH of the
University of Florida, Environmental Health and Safety
Division for the materials and information relating to
asbestos.
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