Category: Stairs and Elevators

These stairs have no newel post and may be of any geometrical shape. Here the strings and hand rails are continuous and are set out in accordance with geometrical principles. Thus these stairs are also called as continuous stairs. They may be winding stairs, half-turn stairs (with landing or newels) and spiral stairs (Fig. 21.6).…

This type of stairs is provided with change in directions by 270°. That is, the direction is changed three times. In this case, an open-well is provided (Fig. 21.5). It is also called open newel stair. Figure 21.5 Three quarter-turn stairs

In this type of stairs, the direction of flight is changed through 180° by introduction of landings and or winders. A half-space landing may be used. It is also called as dog-legged stairs. This type of stair is useful where the width of the stair-case is just sufficient to accommodate two widths of stair (Fig.…

This type of stairs is preferred when there is a need for change of direction by 90°. The change in direction may be accompanied by providing either by introducing quarter-space landing or by providing winders (Fig. 21.3). Figure 21.3 Quarter-turn stairs

In this type of stairs, there is no change in direction of any flight between successive floors. These stairs may have (i) straight run with a single flight or (ii) straight run with a series of flights with one or two landings in between. If the staircase hall is long and narrow, only straight stairs…

Different types of stairs which are in general use are discussed below.

All the risers and treads should be of uniform dimensions. The steps should neither be too wide or too short. Further high rise may cause inconvenience and fatigue to the user. The following empirical rules may be followed: For residential buildings, the common size of step is 15 × 28 cm. Rise greater than 20…

A well-planned and designed stair should be comfortable, quick, safe and easy to use. Different aspects which are to be considered in the planning and design of stairs are discussed below. Location The location of stairway should be so chosen such that sufficient ventilation and light should be available. If it is feasible, it may…

The space occupied by the stairs is called a staircase or stairwell. Various components of a stair are shown in Fig. 21.1 and also defined below. 1. Baluster It is a vertical member supporting the handrail. 2. Flight It is a series of steps without any break such as a platform, landing, etc. 3. Tread…

A stair is a sequence of arrangement of steps which is provided as a means of easy ascent and decent between the floors or landings. Stairs are of different types which are designed and used based on the location and usage. Stairs are provided in almost all types of buildings starting from residential building to…