The Vertical Transportation Handbook
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (688 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471162914 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
At least he is up to date. Only problem with this book it is directed towards those who are buying elevators. Believe the author is a consultant. Mechanic already working on such equipment would not find this of much value. Why? Because the technology is changing so fast! Again, the two volumes, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HOISTING MEN is far better buy. Too bad the author had never read those books.
This new edition represents a complete revision of the previous edition, providing the most current and comprehensive coverage of the field available. From the Publisher Vertical transportation describes a range of mechanisms used for moving people and freight from level to level in a building or other structure.
His concepts and principles established the elevator systems for numerous projects, including the World Trade Center, Sears Tower, and John Hancock Tower. GEORGE R. . His practical approach included project management of facilities such as Cape Kennedy Space Center, MGM Grand in Las Vegas and Reno, as well as a multitude of major commercial buildings. STRAKOSCH is one of the world's leading authorities on vertical t
Emphasizing modernization of existing systems, VTH, Third Edition enables the layperson to understand how specific elevators and escalators are applied, installed, operated, regulated, specified, and maintained. The Vertical Transportation Handbook, Third Edition incorporates all of these changes and innovations as it surveys the entire range of VT mechanisms from elevators and wheelchair platforms to escalators and moving walks. Other outstanding features of this new edition include: * Complete overview of all aspects of vertical transportation, including unconventional applications and the latest trends * Expanded coverage of international practices and procedures * Samples of actual maintenance contracts * Current safety requirements