High-Security Mechanical Locks An Encyclopedic Reference

Name: High-Security Mechanical Locks An Encyclopedic Reference
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ISBN: 9780750684378

ISBN-10: 0750684372

ISBN-13: 9780750684378

Edition: 2008

Authors: Graham Pulford

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High-Security Mechanical Lockscomprehensively surveys and explains the highly technical area of high security locks in a way that is accessible to a wide audience. Well over 100 different locks are presented, organized into 6 basic types. Each chapter introduces the necessary concepts in a historical perspective and further categorizes the locks. This is followed by detailed "how it works" descriptions with many pictures, diagrams and references. The descriptions are based on actual dissections of the real locks. The scope is limited to key operated mechanical locks, thus keyless combination locks and digital locks are not covered. The book does not deal with routine locksmithing topics…

Book details

List price: $109.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 11/22/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 616
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.04" tall
Weight: 3.850
Language: English




Introduction



Pin-Tumbler Locks



Wafer Locks



Side-Bar Locks



Lever Locks



Magnetic Locks



Car Locks



Conclusion


References


Figure Credits



Permutations and Combinations



Lock Permutations and Fractals



Translations of Lock Vocabulary



Terminology and Abbreviations



Lock Patents



Brief History of the Bramah Lock



Key Code Computations



Security Gradings for Cylinder Locks