MECH 5002 Fundamentals of Vertical Transportation Systems

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Credit Points 10

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Description Vertical transportation, which includes lifts and escalators, has undergone significant changes over the last 10 years. This subject provides an overview of these changes and introduces current requirements that are essential for the safety and flow of people in and around different building types and systems. Students learn various technical and engineering aspects of vertical transportation systems and evaluate designs in relation to compliance with regulations and standards. Knowledge gained in this subject will benefit students aspiring to careers such as vertical transportation planning, design and installation.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 5 subject

Learning Outcomes

Analyse human circulation and human factors.
Justify selection of transportation systems for different building types.
Determine appropriate electrical power supply.
Evaluate vertical transportation designs and implementations for relevant regulations and safety in design principles.

Subject Content

human circulation
human factors
types of transportation systems
escalator arrangement
selection of equipment
vertical transportation arrangement
electrical power supply for vertical transportation
safety in design principles

Assessment

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