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What is the primary advantage of stairs over ramps in building design?
What is the primary advantage of stairs over ramps in building design?
- Stairs are more accessible for people with disabilities
- Stairs are more aesthetically pleasing than ramps
- Stairs can be placed on a steeper slope and occupy less space (correct)
- Stairs are easier to maintain than ramps
What is the purpose of railings in stairways?
What is the purpose of railings in stairways?
- To provide safety and prevent accidents (correct)
- To provide support for handrails
- To reduce the weight of the stairway
- To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the stairway
What is the primary function of an escalator?
What is the primary function of an escalator?
- To provide emergency escape routes in buildings
- To provide storage for building equipment
- To provide vertical transportation in high-traffic areas (correct)
- To provide horizontal transportation in office buildings
What is the primary advantage of elevators in tall buildings?
What is the primary advantage of elevators in tall buildings?
What is the term for the horizontal platform of a step in a stairway?
What is the term for the horizontal platform of a step in a stairway?
In which type of buildings are escalators often installed?
In which type of buildings are escalators often installed?
What is the primary purpose of the openings in the shaft or exterior wall of a building in an elevator system?
What is the primary purpose of the openings in the shaft or exterior wall of a building in an elevator system?
What is an advantage of intelligent buildings in terms of building management?
What is an advantage of intelligent buildings in terms of building management?
How can lighting be operated in an intelligent building to conserve energy?
How can lighting be operated in an intelligent building to conserve energy?
What are two possible ways to move an elevator car?
What are two possible ways to move an elevator car?
What is the primary purpose of sensors and communication devices in an intelligent building?
What is the primary purpose of sensors and communication devices in an intelligent building?
Where can the equipment and operating personnel be stationed in an intelligent building?
Where can the equipment and operating personnel be stationed in an intelligent building?
What is the primary purpose of the communication network in an electric power system?
What is the primary purpose of the communication network in an electric power system?
What is the primary function of vertical-circulation elements in multistory buildings?
What is the primary function of vertical-circulation elements in multistory buildings?
Which of the following is NOT a type of vertical-circulation element?
Which of the following is NOT a type of vertical-circulation element?
What is the purpose of escalators in a building?
What is the purpose of escalators in a building?
What is a common use of pneumonic tubes in vertical-circulation elements?
What is a common use of pneumonic tubes in vertical-circulation elements?
What is the primary function of elevators in a building?
What is the primary function of elevators in a building?
Study Notes
Building Systems
- Ramps are used for movement of people and vehicles in buildings such as stadiums and garages, but stairs are more commonly used due to their ability to occupy less space.
- A stairway consists of a series of steps and landings, with each step comprising a horizontal platform (tread) and a vertical separation (riser).
Vertical-Circulation Elements
- Escalators, or powered stairs, are installed in buildings with heavy pedestrian traffic, such as department stores and transportation terminals.
- Elevators are used to provide speedier vertical transportation, especially in tall buildings, with transportation provided in an enclosed car that moves along guides.
- Elevators can be suspended on cables or set atop a piston moved by hydraulic pressure.
Intelligent Buildings
- Intelligent buildings incorporate major systems and have the ability to control the total building environment through the use of computers and communication equipment.
- Equipment and operating personnel can be stationed in a control center or monitored and controlled remotely via computer, modem, and telephone line.
- Sensors and communication devices are located throughout the building to analyze and adjust the environment, deliver messages during emergencies, and dispatch personnel as needed.
Acoustic Electric Power and Communication Systems
- There are two types of electric systems: one for communications (including data, telephone, television, etc.) and another for other electrical needs of the building and its occupants.
- The communication network of an electric power system conveys information to ensure a stable supply of electricity and prevent power outages from spreading.
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This quiz covers the basics of stairs and ramps in building systems, including their uses and spatial advantages. It also touches on the differences between stairs and ramps in various building types.
