Encasement definition

Encasement means any process or application that involves the direct application of any liquid or solid material onto, and in direct contact with, ACM, including but not limited to the application of multi-port self-curing resin systems, in order to totally confine or seal such ACM for purposes of abatement of the potential release of asbestos fibers.
Encasement means a structural element surrounding a pipe.
Encasement means any process by which an asbestos-containing material (ACM) is sprayed with an insulating sealer which is then mechanically fastened to the asbestos covered substrate. The insulating sealer is then covered with a sealer to give structural strength and durability.

Examples of Encasement in a sentence

  • Furnish: Steel Encasement Pipe, 2” Bore and jack pipe – 2” shall conform to the Section 706 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

  • Global Encasement do say that a 20 year life is expected while a high quality acrylic system is unlikely to last longer than 10-15 years.

  • The additional cost of using a specialist coating like the Global Encasement systems may not therefore be that significant.

  • American National Standard for Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems.

  • Such paint can as used as a primer coat as well.Another alternative is to use a special asbestos encapsulating system such as that offered by Global Encasement Inc (www.encasement.com).


More Definitions of Encasement

Encasement means placing a casing around a utility facility.
Encasement. – means provision of a protective casing.
Encasement means a structural element that surrounds a carrier or casing.
Encasement means a structural element surrounding a pipe or conduit for the purpose of preventing future physical damage to the pipe or conduit.
Encasement means a container approved by the District for the placement therein or under of a casket or cremation urn containing human remains.
Encasement means any process by which an asbestos-containing material asbestos
Encasement means material placed in the trench around and over the pipe to a height of six inches (6") above the top of the pipe