STAIRS REPORT

Name: Taher Ibrahim

ID: 32016200
DR: Shimaa Abd El-Meged
Introduction

Stairs consists of steps arranged in a series for

purpose of giving access to different floors of
building . Since stair is often the only means of
communication between various floors of
building, location requires good and careful
consideration.

Define staircase in detail

The opening or space or occupied by stairs is
known as a stairways.A stair is set of steps
leading from one floor to other . It is provided
to afford the means of
ascent and descent between various floors of
building. The room or enclosure of building in
which the stair is located , is known as
staircase.
DESIGN OF STAIRCASE

Stairs must be designed to carry certain loads ,

which are similar to those used for design of
floors Stair provide access and communication
between floors in multi storey buildings , and are
a path by which fire can spread from one floor to
another , therefore, staircase must be enclosed
by fire resisting walls , floors, ceilings and doors.
It is desirable that lining to walls and ceilings are
non combustible of low frame spread.  Stairs
may be constructed by timber, bricks , stone,
steel, or reinforced cement concrete. In public
buildings, stairs should be located near the
entrance . In a domestic building, stairs should be
centrally located to provide easy access to all
rooms.
TYPES OF STAIRS
 straight stairs
 qurter ture newel
 half turn newl
 open wall stairs
 circular stairs
STRAIGHT STAIRS
All steps lead in one direction
This way be continuous with two flights with an
intermediate landing
Adopted when staircase is narrow and long Provided
mostly in porch , entrance
Dog legged stairs

Consist of two straight height flights running in

opposite directions
There is no space between the flights in plan
Landing is provided at level which direction of flight
changes
Qurter turn newel

A stair turning through 90 degree with the help of

level landing
Used in shops and public buildings

CIRCULAR STAIRS
All the steps are radiate from a newel post or well
hole
All the steps are winders
This is provided where space is limited and traffic is
casual
Mostly located at rear of building
STAIRS OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL

R.C.C STAIRS
These are widely used for residential , public and
industrial buildings. They are strong, hard wearing
and fire resisting. These are usually cast – in- situ
and a wide variety of finishes can be used on these.
METAL STAIRS
Stairs of mild steel or cast iron are used only as
emergency stairs. They are not common in
residential and public buildings, though these are
strong and fire resistance. These are commonly used
in factories, godowns,

BRICK STAIRS
These are not very common , except the entrance .
However , brick stairs of single straight flight are
often made in village houses. The stairs consist of
either solid wall ,or also, arched openings may be
left for obtaining storage space.

STONE STAIRS
These stairs are widely used at places where ashlars
stone is readily available . Stone stairs are quite
strong and rigid , through they are very heavy. Stone
used for construction of stairs should be hard ,
strong and resistant to wear. The simplest form of
stone stairs is those supported on both the ends ,
through an open well staircase can also be built.