Building Safety and Equipment
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of a counterweight in a traction elevator system?

  • To amplify sound reflections from surfaces
  • To facilitate flanking sound paths
  • To counterbalance the weight of the elevator car (correct)
  • To reduce ambient noise
  • Which of the following statements about sound is FALSE?

  • Sound moves in a straight-line path unless interrupted
  • Noise is a desirable sound that enhances mental concentration (correct)
  • Sound can be amplified by certain materials
  • Sound is a rapidly varying pressure wave in a fluid medium
  • Why should equipment like heating units, pumps, and motors not be mounted on commercially available resilient machinery mounts and bases?

  • To reduce noise pollution
  • To increase the overall efficiency of the equipment
  • To comply with building codes and regulations
  • To prevent damage from excessive vibrations (correct)
  • What is the primary function of material-handling equipment?

    <p>To move and store materials and goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential hazard associated with escalators?

    <p>They can cause injuries and deaths to the general public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of a septic tank?

    <p>It is an enclosed space or compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the counterweight in a traction elevator?

    <p>To counterbalance the weight of the elevator car and 40-50% of its load capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of elevator is used to transport light-weight freight?

    <p>Dumbwaiter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is responsible for softening the force of a car hitting the pit during an emergency?

    <p>Buffer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the traveling cable in a traction elevator?

    <p>To provide an electrical connection between the car and outlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of elevator is installed in various structures to transport authorized personnel and their equipment?

    <p>Manlift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of a traction elevator that moves the car up or down?

    <p>Drive sheave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Elevator Safety and Terminology Quiz
    30 questions
    Edinburgh Elevator Information Quiz
    5 questions

    Edinburgh Elevator Information Quiz

    InexpensiveGrossular1337 avatar
    InexpensiveGrossular1337
    Elevator Safety and Information Quiz
    5 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser