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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Net Asbestos Charges (Detail) - Asbestos Related Matters [Member] - Continuing Operations [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Asbestos Related Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Asbestos provision | $ 63.0 | $ 64.9 | $ 63.3
Change in Defense Cost Estimate for Asbestos Matters | (100.7) | 0.0 | 0.0
Asbestos remeasurement, net | (44.8) | (58.8) | 0.5
Settlement Agreement | (8.9) | (2.2) | (31.0)
Net asbestos charge | $ (91.4) | $ 3.9 | $ 32.8

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