Elevators
Elevator Technology
Where it’s been. Where it’s going.
Dedicated to People Flow
TM
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
Elevator Technology
Learning objectives:
● Elevator history ● Conventional elevator technology ● Technological advances ● MRL cost & space savings, and sustainability benefits ● Future trends
Elevator Technology
Worldwide,
1.37 billion people ride on elevators each day.
“The biggest assets of companies go up and down elevators every day.”
– Famous adage
Elevator Technology
Why is elevator knowledge important to you?
Because it is essential to ensure efficient people flow in the buildings architects design.
Elevator Technology
Elevator history
Elevator Technology
The first elevator may have been built by Archimedes in 236 B.C.
Elevator Technology
A treadmill hoisting machine, powered by donkeys, appeared in 1203.
Elevator Technology
In 1823, an “ascending room” provided paying visitors with a wonderful view of London.
Elevator Technology
Primitive steam-powered cable and hydraulic elevators appeared around 1850.
Elevator Technology
400' and above.
Gearless
300'
Geared
200'
Rise/Travel
100'
60'
Roped
Holed
40'
Holeless
20'
0'
Hydraulic Elevators
Geared Traction Elevators
Gearless Traction Elevators
Elevator Technology 1950 – mid 1990s
Elevator Technology
Conventional Elevator Technology
Elevator Technology
Hydraulic Applications
Three configurations: 1) Direct Plunger ● Holed 2) Roped Plunger ● Roped ●
Where it’s been. Where it’s going.
Dedicated to People Flow
TM
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
Elevator Technology
Learning objectives:
● Elevator history ● Conventional elevator technology ● Technological advances ● MRL cost & space savings, and sustainability benefits ● Future trends
Elevator Technology
Worldwide,
1.37 billion people ride on elevators each day.
“The biggest assets of companies go up and down elevators every day.”
– Famous adage
Elevator Technology
Why is elevator knowledge important to you?
Because it is essential to ensure efficient people flow in the buildings architects design.
Elevator Technology
Elevator history
Elevator Technology
The first elevator may have been built by Archimedes in 236 B.C.
Elevator Technology
A treadmill hoisting machine, powered by donkeys, appeared in 1203.
Elevator Technology
In 1823, an “ascending room” provided paying visitors with a wonderful view of London.
Elevator Technology
Primitive steam-powered cable and hydraulic elevators appeared around 1850.
Elevator Technology
400' and above.
Gearless
300'
Geared
200'
Rise/Travel
100'
60'
Roped
Holed
40'
Holeless
20'
0'
Hydraulic Elevators
Geared Traction Elevators
Gearless Traction Elevators
Elevator Technology 1950 – mid 1990s
Elevator Technology
Conventional Elevator Technology
Elevator Technology
Hydraulic Applications
Three configurations: 1) Direct Plunger ● Holed 2) Roped Plunger ● Roped ●