Acceptable use of vertical transport systems during fire emergencies

T. S. Sharma; Y. He; C. Odgers; M. Mahendran

Acceptable use of vertical transport systems during fire emergencies

T. S. Sharma, Y. He, C. Odgers, M. Mahendran

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Abstract

Consequent to the WTC twin tower collapse, there is a growing interest in the use of vertical transport systems (lifts) in high rise buildings during fire emergencies. While additional means of evacuation facilities are explored for safe evacuation from the buildings, evacuation using lifts during fire emergencies is still a controversial issue because the safe operation of normal lift is not always secured.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of Australian Structural Engineering Conference, 11-14 September 2005, Newcastle, Australia
Publisher	Engineers Australia
Pages	40-49
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	1877040371
Publication status	Published - 2005
Event	Australian Structural Engineering Conference - Duration: 11 Sept 2005 → …

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Conference	Australian Structural Engineering Conference
Period	11/09/05 → …

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