2. Elevator types

2.1 Electric elevators

The rotation of an electric motor is transformed into linear motion to move the cabin:

Bonded systems

The electric motor rotates, either directly or via a gearbox, a grooved pulley supporting the cables or belts connecting the cabin to a counterweight. The frictional forces of the cables or belts on the pulley enable movement (figure 1 ).

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Bibliography

LEVASSEUR (P.) - Sécurité des ascenseurs – Évolution de la réglementation - Afnor (2006).
QUIGNARD (B.) - Guide pratique – Ascenseur et sécurité - Eyrolles (2005).
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Software tools

Simtraf software, developed by Raoul de Crecy Versailles

http://simtraf.fr

Elevate software: open-source software used by designers and architects to select the number, size and speed of elevators for a building design.

Websites

SiteSafety: official texts, commentaries, diagrams, figures, case law..., concerning fire safety: ERP and IGH regulations, excerpts from the French Labor Code, residential buildings, etc.

http://www.sitesecurite.com

Le Moniteur: all fire regulations and technical solutions...

Events

Elexpo: China's international trade fair for elevators and elevator accessories. Held every two years in Suzhou (odd-numbered years).

http://www.eventseye.com/fairs/f-elexpo-13261-0.html

Inelex: trade fair for elevators and elevator technology...

Standards and norms

Safety rules for elevator construction and installation – Part 1: Electric elevators. - NF EN 81-1 + A3 - (mars 2010)
Safety rules for elevator construction and installation – Part 2: Hydraulic elevators. - NF EN 81-2 + A3 - (avril 2010)
Safety rules for the construction and installation of elevators. Elevators for transporting people and goods – Part 20: elevators and freight elevators. - PR NF EN 81-20...

Regulations

Directive 2006/42/EC of May 17, 2006 on machinery, amending Directive 95/16/EC.

Directive 2014/33/EU of February 26, 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to elevators and safety components for elevators. This directive repeals and replaces Directive 95/16/EC as of April 20, 2016.

Decree no. 2010-782 of July 8, 2010 amending decree no. 2000-810...