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033 - Types of Elevators: Hydraulic, Traction, and MRL Explained
Types of elevators explained: hydraulic, traction, and machine room-less (MRL) systems, how each one works, when to use them, and what architects need to know for the ARE exam.
Whether you're designing a 3-story office building or a 25-story residential tower, choosing the wrong elevator type can blow your budget, violate code, and create accessibility problems. Hydraulic elevators top out around 65 feet. Geared traction systems reach up to 300 feet. Gearless traction systems have no height limit. MRL systems split the difference for mid-rise projects where space efficiency matters. Each…
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