As many engineers are not completely familiar with modular elevators, you may have some questions about the product.
Here are answers to many of the common questions we hear:
- The elevator can take some gravity loads, but no shear loads.
- The elevator is ready designed for the seismic zone it is going to.
- They are free-standing structures, but it can be tied to the building itself (this may vary depending on the project).
- Hurricane force winds have been accounted for regarding the project.
- Engineering for the elevator is part of the elevator package.
- Any additional engineering regarding the structure, attachment, any excessive gravity loads and building tie-in is the responsibility of the building owner, GC or project manager.
Our goal is to make elevators simple for you and to do so we will share with you any project specific information you need to help you along the way.
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