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ISBN 10: 1904031021 
ISBN 13: 9781904031024
Author: T Ogawa

Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery 1st Table of contents:

1. Theatre History and Theatre Building
* Evolution of Theatre Architecture
* Historical Stage Machinery (Ancient Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Baroque)
* Development of Modern Theatre Spaces
* Overview of Theatre Types (Proscenium, Thrust, Arena, Black Box, etc.)

2. Principles of Stage Engineering
* Forces and Mechanics in Stage Systems
* Structural Considerations for Stage Installations
* Safety Standards and Regulations in Theatre
* Material Science in Stage Construction

3. Stage Floor Machinery
* Stage Lifts / Elevators:
* Types of lifts (screw, hydraulic, pantograph, chain driven)
* Single and Double Deck Stage Lifts
* Mechanisms for Stage Lifts (Hydraulic, Electrical Motor Systems)
* Speed and Loading considerations
* Revolving Stages:
* Size and Types (Single, Dual, Double Deck Revolves)
* Drive Mechanisms (Friction, Rack and Pinion, Roller Drives)
* Speed and Loading
* Wagon Stages and Sliding Stages:
* Comparison and Debate on sliding vs. wagon stages
* Mechanisms for Sliding and Wagon Stages
* Air Casters for Stage Wagons
* Loading and Speed for Wagon/Sliding Stages
* Raked Stages
* Orchestra Pits:
* Orchestra Pit Lifts (mechanisms and multi-purpose use)
* Forestage and Extension Systems
* Proscenium and Portal Systems:
* Adjustable Proscenium Opening
* Proscenium Doors
* Convertible Seating Systems:
* Methods of Convertible Seating (Lifting floors, pop-up seating)

4. Overhead Stage Machinery (Flying Systems)
* Counterweight Flying Systems:
* Manual and Automated Counterweight Systems
* Components (battens, lines, arbors, blocks, locks)
* Safe Operation of Counterweight Systems
* Motorized Flying Systems:
* Electric Chain Hoists
* Fly Machines (Plugwerk)
* Spacing of Flying Systems
* Safety features for motorized systems
* Special Flying Effects:
* Automation for Scenery Movement
* Flying Actors (performer flying systems and safety)
* Curtains:
* Fire Curtains (Safety Curtains) and Sound Doors
* House Curtains (Main Curtains) - Types and Mechanisms (tableau, Austrian, etc.)
* Kabuki Curtains, Opera Curtains
* Lighting Bridges and Work Access:
* Sectioned Light Bridges
* Work Access to Fly Bridges
* Cycloramas (Horizon)
* Modern Cyclorama design and machinery
* Panorama Battens

5. Drive Technologies for Stage Machinery
* Electric Motors:
* Types of Electric Motors (DC, Induction, Synchronous, Servomotors)
* Characteristics of different motor types
* Motor Control (Voltage Regulators, Inverters)
* Encoders and Brakes
* Motor Drives and Safety Requirements
* Hydraulic Drives:
* Application Criteria of Hydraulic Drives in Theatre
* Basic Theory of Hydraulics (Pascal's Principle, Fluid Flow)
* Basic Components and Control Devices (Pumps, Actuators, Valves)
* Concepts of Hydraulic Components
* Pneumatic Systems (if covered, typically less extensive than electric/hydraulic)

6. Control Technology for Stage Machinery
* Main Power Supply for Stage Machinery
* Location of Machinery Control
* Concept of Stage Machinery Control
* Computer Control Systems
* Patching for Motor Control (Inverter Systems)
* Modern Machinery Control Consoles
* Safe Machinery Operation and Emergency Systems
* Synchronization of Multiple Axes

7. Specific Applications and Case Studies
* Examples of advanced stage installations in major theatres and opera houses worldwide.
* Integration of technology in specific productions.
* (The book includes a new section on ideal layouts for opera houses in later editions).

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