2007-02-08 14:31:34 · 4 answers · asked by kevan l 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Without the gearless elevator (circa 1903), 100 story buildings would not have been possible. Electromagnet technology replaced manual rope-driven switching and braking and safety was improved. Today, there are intricate switching schemes to carefully control cab speeds in any situation. Virtually all commercial elevators operate automatically and the computer age has brought the microchip-based capability to operate vast banks of elevators with precise scheduling, maximized efficiency and extreme safety.
All of the above is from the link below.
2007-02-08 14:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by Latrice T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has allowed for building to be made taller as the elevator can help transport people faster
2007-02-08 22:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's had it's ups and downs.
2007-02-09 00:20:10 · answer #3 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the easiest way to get to the top.
2007-02-08 23:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by ny21tb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋