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Presentation Title: STAIRCASE: Presented by
Presentation Title: STAIRCASE: Presented by
Presented By :
ASHISH KUMAR
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“Staircase is a design to bridge a large vertical
distance by dividing into smaller vertical
distances called steps.”
1.Steps :
It is a portion of stair which permits ascent and descent.
2.Tread :
It is the upper horizontal portion of step upon which the feet is placed.
3. Riser :
The vertical portion between each tread on the stair.
4. Handrail:
A handrail is a rail that is designed to be griped by the hand so as to provide
stability and support.
5. Bluster :
It is a vertical member of wood or metal supporting the handrail.
6. Newel Post :
This is the vertical member which is placed at the ends of flights to
connect handrail.
7. Run :
It is the total length of stair in a horizontal plane including landings.
8.Nosing :
It is the projecting part of the thread beyond the face of the riser.
It is rounded to give good architectural effect.
9.String or Stingers :
These are the sloping wooden member which support the
step in a stair.
They run along the slope of the stair.
Based on shape of plan.
Based on type of material.
Wooden Stair
Brick Stair
Stone Stair
Reinforced Concrete Stair
Steel Stair
1. Straight stairs
2. Straight stairs with central landing
3. L shaped stairs
4. L shaped Winder stairs
5. Spiral stairs
6. Curved stairs
7. Library Ladder
There are the stairs along
which there is no change in
direction on any flight.