Inter-Floor Transportation by the d'Humy Motoramp System

Title

Inter-Floor Transportation by the d'Humy Motoramp System

Description

In this article, Blanchard explains how the staggered floors in the design of the d'Humy motoramp system reduce the length of the ramps. He suggests that the shorter ramps are safer than longer ramps and allow more space for parking cars. However, he also points out that factories and storage facilities would benefit from the shorter ramps that consume less floor space.

The article also includes a side elevation of a building with the d'Humy system, with a cutout to show the ramps.

Creator

Harold F. Blanchard

Source

Engineering World: A Journal of Engineering and Construction

Publisher

Chicago: International Trade Press

Date

1921

Contributor

Type

Book Chapter

Files

1921-Blanchard-Article.pdf

Citation

Harold F. Blanchard, “Inter-Floor Transportation by the d'Humy Motoramp System,” Kell Hall Digital Preservation Project, accessed December 26, 2024, https://exhibits.library.gsu.edu/kell/items/show/26.