This course is based on the article, "Steel Wire Ropes for Teaction Elevators: Part One" published in the May 2009 issue and counts as 1 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) towards recertification. Approved by: NAEC for CET/CAT, QEI Services and NAESA for QEI (A maximum of 0.2 CEU for online courses per annual renewal period can be applied towards maintenance of qualifications forcertified inspectors.) and the states of Florida, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia.
Learning Objectives - After reading this article, you should:
- Have developed a basic understanding of steel wire ropes for traction elevators.
- Have realized that steel wire ropes influence the entire elevator system over all phases of its utilization.
- Understand that steel wire ropes are exposed to a complex collection of stressors.
- Have learned that steel wires achieve extremely high strength by a process of manufacture that combines forming with heat treatment.
- Have understood that a standard strand construction is little suited for elevator ropes.
- Understand that rope manufacturers advising elevator producers, elevator planners and operators are not only confronted with the rope as a machine element, but also, increasingly, the entire elevator system.
Enrollment Procedures:- Include your full name when purchasing the online course.
- Within 2 to 3 business days you will receive an email with the article and instructions for taking the exam.
- Study article.
- Use the provided online link, ID, and Password to login to the Online Testing Center.
- If you scored 80% or above you can immediately print your certificate of completion. If you score below 80% you will have up to two free retakes.