January 3, 2008
Vertical test track
Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has opened what it says is the world's tallest elevator testing tower.From the BBC. More on the Taipei 101 elevators here and here.The 173m-high (567ft) structure is called Solae and dominates the skyline of Inazawa City.
The company says it will use the tower to conduct research into high-speed elevators to serve the next generation of super-tall buildings. . .
The Taipei 101 lifts - built by Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems - have a top speed of 17m/s (61km/h; 38mph) and are recognised as the fastest in the world. They incorporate a pressure control system that stops riders' ears from "popping", and streamlined cars that reduce the whistling noise that blights some fast lifts as they are pulled through narrow shafts.
Posted by David on January 3, 2008 8:26 PM
Thanks for the story...just a tidbit for ya. While written with an "L" the name of the building "Solae" is pronounced in Japanese sorae, meaning "to the sky". Clever.
Posted by: Rhythm Droid on January 18, 2008 8:20 PM
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