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This Handbook is designed to provide a resource for safety information that the elevator industry field employees shall use to help prevent injuries and illnesses resulting from unsafe acts and/or conditions. The intent of the Handbook is to promote jobsite safety through adherence to OSHA safety regulations and by defining…
This Springer Brief focuses on the use of egress models to assess the optimal strategy for total evacuation in high-rise buildings. It investigates occupant relocation and evacuation strategies involving the exit stairs, elevators, sky bridges and combinations thereof. Chapters review existing information on this topic and describe case study simulations…
Designed to help students learn fundamental electrical concepts and explore their practical applications, this trusted resource provides a solid foundation in electron theory and movement, direct-current series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, voltage line drops, rotating machinery fundamentals, and more. The 10th Edition maintains this resource’s proven instructional approach while…
The long-awaited second edition of Elevator & Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide is written by firefighters for firefighters and contains important information for technical rescue members, training officers, and fire company members alike. This book details the risks involved in elevator and escalator rescues and how to face them successfully.…
This must-have manual is for anyone in the industry including salespersons, new hires or anyone who wants a better understanding of elevator technology. Topics include: Common Elevator Terms Codes & Publications Types of Elevators Elevator Driving Machines Control Systems, Operation & Drives Machine Space & Equipment Hoistway Equipment Pit &…
PLEASE NOTE: This book is currently in prepress. The anticipated date of availibility is September 6. Order your copy today and we will ship your book as soon as it becomes available. This new 2019 edition is a complete revision that references code changes through ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44-19 and ASME…
Updated to reflect recent industry developments, this edition features practical information on Rockwell Automation’s SLC500 family of PLCs and includes a no-nonsense introduction to RSLogix software and the new ControlLogix PLC. To assist readers in understanding key concepts, the art program has been modernized to include improved illustrations, current manufacturer-specific…
Skyscrapers may be our most powerful tool in providing dense, energy-efficient living for a rapidly urbanizing population, but this typology faces certain limitations inherent to its traditional form, namely, the lack of interplay between tower, urban context, and community. Through a historical overview, case study analysis, and a series of…