Could You Survive a Falling Elevator?

The video explores the fear of elevators falling and the safety features in place to prevent such incidents. It explains the mechanics of traction elevators, including the role of brakes and counterweights. The video also discusses rare cases of cable and brake failures, highlighting a famous incident in 1945. It provides survival strategies for elevator falls and concludes with a mention of future skyscraper developments.

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