VERTICAL COMMUNICATION IN BUILDINGS

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Introduction

� Staircases

� Ramps � Escalators

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� Inside ramps � Outside ramps � Powered ramps

� stairs � Staircases/stairways

Move large no. of people in airport terminals, shopping malls, sports facilities etc

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�Elevators/Lifts

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� Passenger elevators � Hospital elevators � Freight elevators

Electric Elevator

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Hydraulic

Elevator

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STAIRCASES

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Forms of Staircases

� Straight � Circular � Curved � Spiral

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� Straight stairs

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Staircase Terminology