CONTENTS
FOREWORD
PREFACE
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Historical background
1.2 Importance of technology
1.3 Ropeway mechanics
1.4 Features of gravity ropeway
1.5 Limitations
2 SITE SURVEY
2.1 Technical survey
2.2 Detailed topographical survey
2.3 Soil investigation
2.4 Photographs
2.5 Miscellaneous data collection
2.6 Survey instruments and tools
2.7 Human resources
2.8 Survey report
3 DESIGN
3.1 Wire ropes
3.2 Mechanical components
3.3 Foundation design
3.4 The design team and qualification
4 DRAWING
4.1 Drawing and design verification
5 ESTIMATING AND COSTING
5.1 Estimating
5.2 Costing
6 PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
6.1 Types of planning
7 EXECUTION AND INSTALLATION
7.1 Layout
7.2 Excavation for foundation and anchor block
7.3 Construction of masonry wall
7.4 Construction of gabion wall
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