This course is based on the Rope Dynamics Presentation CD by Phil Andrew and Dr. Stefan Kaczmarczyk. Click here to purchase CD (sold separately).
You can earn 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) by viewing the presentation and completing the assessment exam online.
Approved for Continuing Education by NAEC for CET®/CAT®.
Learn Objectives:After viewing this presentation 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:- Watch the presentation and study the reinforcement questions
- Include your full name when purchasing the online course.
- Within 2 to 3 business days you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the exam.
- 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.
Also by the authors,
Systems Engineering of Elevators covers all aspects of elevator systems engineering including rope dynamics. The book provides commentary on how individual components of an elevator are brought together to provide a vertical transportation system.
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