The engineering discipline of designing and sizing elevator and escalator systems to meet a building's traffic demand efficiently.
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Vertical transportation planning involves traffic analysis, handling capacity calculations, round-trip time studies, and system configuration to ensure adequate service quality. Planners use simulation software to model peak-hour demand, evaluate number and grouping of lifts, car dimensions, and speed requirements. Effective planning at the design stage prevents costly retrofits and ensures compliance with passenger waiting-time targets in offices, residential towers, and hospitals.
