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An Encyclopedic Reference
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By
Graham Pulford
Description
High-Security Mechanical Locks comprehensively 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 such as installation and servicing of locks. The sensitive area of picking and bypassing of locks is dealt with only
at a high level without giving detailed information that would be unacceptable in the wrong hands.
Audience
Security professionals; some interest for locksmiths as well as lock enthusiasts and hobbyists.
Contents
1 Introduction; 2 Pin-Tumbler Locks; 3 Wafer Locks; 4 Side-Bar Locks; 5 Lever Locks; 6 Magnetic Locks; 7 Car Locks; 8 Conclusion; References;
Figure Credits; Appendix A1: Permutations and Combinations; Appendix A2: Lock Permutations and Fractals; Appendix B: Translations of
Lock Vocabulary; Appendix C: Terminology and Abbreviations; Appendix D: Lock Patents; Appendix E: Brief History of the Bramah Lock; Appendix
F: Key Code Computations; Appendix G: Security Gradings for Cylinder Locks
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Hardbound, 616 pages, publication date: OCT-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-8437-8
ISBN-10: 0-7506-8437-2
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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