The document defines and describes the key components of staircases. It explains that a staircase connects different floors and consists of steps with treads and risers. A flight is a series of steps without landings, while landings provide resting places between flights. Stringers or strings support the steps in wooden staircases. Handrails run parallel to the slope and are supported by balusters, with newel posts at changes of direction. The document then lists different materials and types of staircases.
The document defines and describes the key components of staircases. It explains that a staircase connects different floors and consists of steps with treads and risers. A flight is a series of steps without landings, while landings provide resting places between flights. Stringers or strings support the steps in wooden staircases. Handrails run parallel to the slope and are supported by balusters, with newel posts at changes of direction. The document then lists different materials and types of staircases.
The document defines and describes the key components of staircases. It explains that a staircase connects different floors and consists of steps with treads and risers. A flight is a series of steps without landings, while landings provide resting places between flights. Stringers or strings support the steps in wooden staircases. Handrails run parallel to the slope and are supported by balusters, with newel posts at changes of direction. The document then lists different materials and types of staircases.
The document defines and describes the key components of staircases. It explains that a staircase connects different floors and consists of steps with treads and risers. A flight is a series of steps without landings, while landings provide resting places between flights. Stringers or strings support the steps in wooden staircases. Handrails run parallel to the slope and are supported by balusters, with newel posts at changes of direction. The document then lists different materials and types of staircases.
connect one floor to another is called stair. Tread:The horizontal upper part of a step on which foot is place is called tread. Riser:The vertical portion of a step providing support to the tread is called riser.
Flight:A series of steps without any platform
break or landing is called flight. landing:A platform or resting place provided between two flights is called landing. String/ stringer :Sloping slab or wooden members in wooden stair case providing support to the steps is called string or stringers.
Handrail:They are provided to give support to
the user. It is supported on balusters & run parallel to the slop of the stair. Baluster:- It is a wooden or masonry vertical member supporting a handrail. Newel post:It is a wooden or metalic post supporting the handrail & is usually provided at the hand, foot or at points where the balusters change there