Evaluation:
Published: 09.09.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Report on How Escalators Work', 1.
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Introduction:
Whether at the mall or at the airport, escalators are used on a regular basis. They are often taken for granted, but are actually the most expensive and biggest machines used by people regularly. Based on the inclined belt, the escalator is actually a very simple device. Stairs are pulled by rotating chain loops, making a very effective way for transporting a lot of people over a short distance. A specialized form of the escalator is moving ramps or sidewalks (travelators). These travelators move people and materials horizontally.

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