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Sept 2008 Elevator Hoistway Equipment

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Format: CEU (CONTINUING EDUCATION)
Publication Date: 39692
Article Link: Read Article

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SPECIAL NOTICE: Please check each course for verification of approval before purchasing.

This test is based on the article, Elevator Hoistway Equipment: Mechanical and Structural Design, Part 1, published in the September 2008 issue and counts as 2 Contact Hours (0.2 CEU) towards recertification. Most courses are approved by NAEC for CET/CAT and NAESAI for QEI and in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

Learning Objectives - After reading this article, you should:


  • Have developed a basic understanding of the structural systems within the hoistway
  • Understand that the two most important characteristics of any structure are its strength and rigidity
  • Have learned that the most important piece of information needed to serve as the basis for the mechanical, structural, and electrical design of an elevator system is the specific use intended by the customer
  • Have developed a basic understanding about the loads acting on the elevator car structures and the effects of these loads on the structural performance of the elevator
  • Understand the construction of corner-post elevators, and the causes of the platform sagging at one of its corners
  • Have developed a basic understanding about the functions of the guide rails, the forces which act on them and the effects of these forces

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  1. If you do not already have an account on elevatorbooks.com, you will need to create one. NOTE: the name of the person purchasing must be the same name as the person who will take the exam.
  2. For articles, click the "Read Article" tab above to download and study the article. For other courses, be sure to purchase the corresponding book.
  3. Include your full name when purchasing the exam.
  4. Follow the instructions on the purchase confirmation page to log in to the Online Testing Center.
  5. If you scored 80% or above, you can immediately print your certificate of completion. If you fail the exam, you will be given instructions on how to pay a re-take fee and take the exam again.

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