Lifts and Escalators (FSI-QVE)

Academic year 1999/2000
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Břetislav Mynář, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚADI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
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Course contents:
The course "Lifts and Escalators" makes the students acquainted with the fundamental principles of lifts and escalators designing and with the safety regulations for their operation. The course contains the acquaintance with the development of vertical transport. The division of lifts according to the drive type. The theory of traction drive: specific pressure and friction ratios in the groove of hoisting sheave. Structural elements: cage, cage guides, safety gears etc. Escalators and moving footpaths. Principal parts of machines and their dimensioning. Driving and tension units. Safety elements. Examples of lifts, escalators and moving footpaths applications at unique construction works in the world.
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Type of course unit:
    Lecture  14 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Fundamentals seminar  14 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture  
    Fundamentals seminar  
Literature - fundamental:
1. Janovský, L.:: Elevator medianical design. II. vydání., , 0
Literature - recommended:
1. Janovský, L. - Doležal, J.:: Výtahy a eskalátory, , 0
2. Janovský, L.:: Systémy a strojní zařízení pro vertikální dopravu., , 0
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
M2301-5 full-time study -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 2 1 S
M2301-5 full-time study 03 Cr,Ex 4 Elective 2 1 S