ABSTRACT

This second edition of this well-respected book covers all aspects of the traffic design and control of vertical transportation systems in buildings, making it an essential reference for vertical transportation engineers, other members of the design team, and researchers. The book introduces the basic principles of circulation, outlines traffic design methods and examines and analyses traffic control using worked examples and case studies to illustrate key points. The latest analysis techniques are set out, and the book is up-to-date with current technology. A unique and well-established book, this much-needed new edition features extensive updates to technology and practice, drawing on the latest international research. 

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Part A Circulation

chapter 3|11 pages

Escalator and moving walk circulation

chapter |24 pages

CS Circulation case studies

part |2 pages

Part C Traffic control

chapter 10|26 pages

Legacy traffic control

chapter 11|27 pages

Computer-based traffic control

part |4 pages

Part D Advanced analysis

chapter 13|9 pages

Advanced analysis of uppeak

chapter 14|11 pages

Advanced analysis of down peak

chapter 15|10 pages

Advanced analysis of interfloor traffic

chapter 16|8 pages

Midday traffic

part |2 pages

Part E Techniques and trends

chapter 17|26 pages

Simulation and computer aided design (CAD)

chapter 18|14 pages

Advanced techniques

chapter 19|16 pages

Traffic surveys

chapter 20|8 pages

Current trends and future developments