elevator cores & main columns/beams
elevator cores & main columns/beams
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Hi, has anyone designed elevator for low-rise such as 3-storey where the weight of the elevator is carried by the main beams and columns and not its own box core?
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RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
I mean structure that supports the elevator. For low rise buildings where it is not originally design for elevator and only stairs are present and the building already finished. Is it hard to add an elevator? Can the box core be independent to support the elevator cart? Just want some idea before we find a structural engineer so we know our options. I'm just a civil engineer.
RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
Can the box core wall system support the elevator itself or does it needs separate columns from the core (or box)? How does human elevator differ to car elevator in terms of structural support? Just need an idea. Thanks a lot.
RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
Michael.
"Science adjusts its views based on what's observed. Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved." ~ Tim Minchin
RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
Say you have a 3 storey house or storey building and it was built 5 years ago and you wanna add an elevator. What do you guys usually do? Add columns to support it or do you built an isolated box concrete wall to support it or box steel frames? What is usually done in such case?
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RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
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RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
That is one type of hydraulic elevator, but there are others. Telescoping rams are often used, and some of these support the top of the car so that no hole is required below the pit.
RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
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RE: elevator cores & main columns/beams
Michael.
"Science adjusts its views based on what's observed. Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved." ~ Tim Minchin