This course is based on the article, Rope Dynamics, published in the July 2011 issue and counts as two contact hours (0.2 CEU) of elevator-industry continuing-education credit. Approved by: NAEC for CET, 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 for certified inspectors.) and the states of Florida, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia.
Learning Objectives - After reading this article, you should have learned about:
- How transient vibrations arise
- Why rope vibrations often occur at particular positions in the hoistway
- Why, when considering transient rope vibration, even a high-speed elevator may be treated as if it were stationary
- Why lateral rope vibrations may give rise to longitudinal vibration and vice versa
- Why transient rope vibration may be very difficult to eliminate
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.