This engineering research provides a look at the various aspects of guide rails and how important they are to elevator safety. by Serhat Koç, Dr. C. Erdem Imrak and Sefa Targit Abstract Elevator systems consist of too many components and guide rails are the most important ones in terms of elevator safety. For a safe,…
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This paper provides an example of conventional elevator design practice pertaining to rail clips, brackets and rail anchors as separate units. This paper was presented at Lucerne 2010, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology 18, edited by A. Lustig. It is a reprint with permission from…
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Arizona State University’s research and education center provides a solution for determining the energy efficiency of elevators. by Rich Madarasz, Jimmie Anicich, Rob Vandling and Kathy Mutch Arizona State University (ASU) is itself a city of 82,000 students, fac-ulty and staff. ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS) is a leading research and education center for…
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ViviStone™ creates new possibilities for elevator interior designs, freeing some constraints of elevator projects. Few materials have the visual impact or distinctiveness of stone, yet working with stone has its challenges. Its weight and structural integrity make it difficult to work with, while visual inconsistencies limit design flexibility. Not only that, but relying on distant…
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This endeavor examines the design of the museum and its escalators and panoramic elevator. The Porsche Museum in the outskirts of Stuttgart, Germany, is certainly a venue of great interest, whether you are an engineer, architect or car enthusiast. This “On Camera” feature endeavors to illustrate an inspirational museum that typifies many of the design…
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A brief look at a pioneering magazine during its first years in publication The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) was founded on July 18, 1901. Two years later, in November 1903, the new union launched the first monthly publication that addressed the world of vertical transportation: The Elevator Constructor. This article provides ELEVATOR WORLD…
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The forum dedicated three days to discussing various topics pertaining to the Indian elevator industry. Delhi (locally pronounced “Dilli”) is the largest city by area in India, and its population of over 12 million is the second largest in India. Some confusion can arise when reference to Delhi covers the National Capital Region, which also…
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An examination of the process, results and conclusion of comparing the ecological footprint of two different drive systems Introduction For years, Bucher Hydraulics has been at the forefront of the development of energy-efficient and sustain-able hydraulic solutions. We are, therefore, convinced of the need for serious analysis of our products. We arranged for a study…
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With a total capacity of 110,000 people, this Texas stadium is equipped with sustainable elevators provided by Schindler. Cowboys Stadium, home to the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, is one of the largest domed stadiums in the world, with a total capacity of 110,000 people and seating for 80,000. HKS Architects and the City of…
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Attended by more than 200 delegates, this spring Educational Conference provided several discussions on topics like “Trends in Worldwide Codes and Standards” and “Remote Monitoring.” More than 200 delegates and spouses came to Las Vegas for the National Association of Elevator Contractors’ (NAEC) spring Educational Conference on March 26-29 at the J.W. Marriott Resort in…
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