Antonio Miravete, a leading researcher in Transportation Engineering, explores the most significant changes and developments in materials and technologies as applied to elevators and escalators. This comprehensive publication provides a solid discussion of new materials and technologies through the use of text, illustrations, photographs, diagrams and formulas. It is a must for companies and individuals looking to the future of elevator and escalator design, manufacturing and function.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
The World's Fastest Elevator; Why Combine New Materials and New Technologies
2. Smart, Lighweight Aramid Ropes
Introduction; Manufacturing of Aramid Fibers; Properties of Aramid Fibers, The Parafil Ropes; Application of Aramid Fibers to Elevators Ropes
3. Fiberglass Sandwich Panels for Aerodynamic Noise Reduction
Aerodynamic Noise Reduction Techniques; Fiberglass; Composite Fiberglass Matrices; Other Applications to Vertical Transportation
4. Ultra-Strength, Lighweight Freight Hydraulic Elevators of Carbon Fiber Composite Grids
Introduction; Classification of Carbon Fibers and Types by Manufacturing Process; Properties of Carbon Fibers; Industrial Presentations of Carbon Fibers; Epoxy Resins; Applications for High Load Bearing Platforms for Freight Hydraulic Elevators
5. Nanomaterials: The Key for the Space Elevator
Introduction; Thermoplastic Nanocomposites; Carbon Nanotubes
6. Polyamid Sheaves and Polyurethane-Coated Traction Belts
Introduction; Plastics Injection Molding; Polyamids; Polyurethanes
7. Self-Propulsion: Gear, Adhesion and Lightweight
Introduction; Harmonic Drive Reduction Gears; Polyurethane Wheels; Aluminum, the Lightweight Material for Elevator Cars and Guides; The SchindlerMobile
8. Premanent Magnet Synchronous Motors and Linear Induction Machines
Introduction; Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors; Linear Induction Motors
9. Intelligent Traffic Management
Introduction; Artificial Neural Networks; Applications of Artificial Neural Networks to Vertical Traffic; Fuzzy Logic; Applications of Fuzzy Logic to Vertical Traffic; Genetic Algorithms; Applications of Genetic Algorithms to Vertical Traffic
10. Fiber Optic Sensors and Cables for Monitoring, Communications and Lighting
Introduction to Fiber Optic; Advantages and Disadvantages; Fiber Optic Technology; Applications to Elevators
11. Infrared Beams for Door Detection
Introduction; Infrared Sensors; Infrared Technology Applications to Elevators; Infrared Technology in Escalators