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Regarding the second point, building two cables in parallel would certainly not double the project price. (It could however pose additional safety challenge).
by seren 13y ago
Regarding the second point, building two cables in parallel would certainly not double the project price. (It could however pose additional safety challenge).
- pilom 13y agoMost of the economic analysis of elevators I've seen use one elevator to lift a second cable as their first flight, this is why building every one after the first is cheaper.
- wikwocket 13y agoJust like Star Trek's replicators: Building the first one requires you to batter the rules of quantum physics into submission and bend them to your will. Building the second one requires you to push the "Copy" button.
- Xylakant 13y agoHaving two cables in parallel would also allow to regain the energy that's held in the climber that's descending by using it to power the upwards motion of the other. This would further reduce the "launch" cost.