Justine Alexis I.

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BS ARCH 31M1
Building Utilities 2

VERTICALTRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The term "vertical transportation" is used to refer to a variety of ways to move
between levels in a structure. All structures with more than one story naturally have at
least one set of stairs, and include steps in a building's design is crucial for ensuring that
all people can safely evacuate in the case of a fire.
There is a maximum distance that people will walk up stairs in buildings with
more than four stories, hence it is preferable to have a lift (also known as an elevator in
the US). Additionally, stairs are unsafe for the elderly and those with mobility issues, so
buildings with only two stories may be equipped with a lift.
The escalator is a third option, but it is impractical for high rise buildings because
it takes up a lot of space and is best suited for high volume applications like malls and
airports.
Example of Vertical Transportation System
Elevators
A vehicle that moves both people and cargo vertically is an elevator. Elevators
serve as up-and-down transportation devices that are typically automatic safety units. A
platform moving in vertical guides in a shaft along with a hoisting and lowering
mechanism and a power source make up the device.
Dumb Waiter Lifts
Food and drink are moved between floors using dumb waiter lifts, also known as
micro-lifts, food lifts, or kitchen lifts. They are most frequently found in eateries, bars,
and pubs, as well as in people with limited mobility's residences. Additionally, they are
occasionally deployed in settings like offices, hospitals, and shops.
They were created for the first time in the 19th century, and their original
definition referred to something more comparable to a serving tray. Dumb waiter lifts
can be modified to fit buildings with low headroom, difficult maintenance access, and
constrained space.
Dumbwaiter lifts may transport between 50 and 100 kg on average and up to six
different floors at a speed of 0.35 m/s.
Escalators
 Escalators are mechanical devices that move people up and down between
floors of a structure. They often assume the shape of a moving staircase, consisting of a
"chain" of single-piece stainless steel or aluminum steps that are moved by a network of
tracks in an endless loop.
Escalators are frequently employed in structures where the movement of a large
numbers of people is necessary, such malls, airports, public transportation systems,
exposition halls, hotels, arenas, and so forth.
They can be more useful than elevators and take up the same amount of space
as a staircase. They often have no wait time (apart from times of congestion). People
can also use escalators by walking up or down them if they are in a hurry, or if they
break down. The moving walkway is a type of escalator that moves people horizontally.
Walkways
Moving walkways are a type of transportation that are also known as travelators,
people movers, moving pavements, and moving sidewalks. Although there are inclined
moving walkways that have been intended to move people and their things (such as
suitcases, baggage carts, shopping trolleys, and mobility aids) vertically, a moving
walkway typically conveys people horizontally rather than vertically.
While the walkway is moving, users have the choice of standing stationary or
moving at their own pace. There are high speed walkways as well, however the majority
of moving walkways move at a speed that is slower than a person would walk normally
Moving walkways can occasionally be seen in big buildings that can hold lots of
visitors (such airports, museums, zoos, and theme parks), or in locations where
accessibility support is a top focus.
Stairlift
A stairlift is a motorized lift that is frequently used in homes to help people
ascend and descend stairs. It is sometimes known as a stair glider or a chairlift. People
with limited mobility who are unable to properly navigate stairs without assistance
frequently utilize stairlifts.
Stairlifts typically consist of a chair or lifting platform that goes up and down along
a rail that is fixed to the stair treads.
Although there is evidence that a chair being pushed up and down stairs dates
back to King Henry VIII, who used one while recovering from a jousting accident,
stairlifts were first commercially built in the USA in the 1930s.
Service Lifts
Service lifts are installed in a wide range of establishments and structures and
are appropriate for practically any setting. Service lifts, which aid in the transfer of
goods, provide a more flexible solution than other lifts because they are not designed
for use by people.
Service lifts may support less weight because they move with electric propulsion.
These lifts are essential for industries that have requirements like low headrooms and
reduced pits, and they can be installed in just a few days.
Service lifts efficiently and quickly move cargo between multi-story buildings
without compromising safety and security.
Hoists
Hoists are used on construction sites to lift cargo or people upward. Diesel
engines or electric motors that revolve a drum around which a wire rope is looped are
the most typical sources of power for them. Hoists may also be hydraulically operated
and utilize chains rather than wire rope as the lifting mechanism.
Cranes carry objects both vertically and horizontally, unlike hoists. Hoists are
different from lifts in that they are typically utilized in industrial settings and are not
accessible to the general public. When using a winch, objects are typically pulled or
dragged along flat surfaces rather than raised vertically.