Have you ever wondered what the process is for designing a metal staircase with wooden steps?
We start with the first step, which is Design and Planning: defining the height between levels for the development of the staircase, from the starting point to the end point. This is important for designing the shape of the staircase, whether it is a single flight or two flights with an intermediate landing. Likewise, the dimensions of the tread (where the foot rests) and the riser (the height between steps) will depend on the height between levels. The number of steps will be the result of dividing the total height by the height between steps (riser), according to applicable building codes. The dimensions of each step and its depth depend on the chosen shape of the staircase: a single flight, two flights, determined by the available space for the horizontal development of the staircase. Finally, the inclination angle of each flight typically ranges from 30° to 35°, which is suitable for optimizing the ascent.
Draw a plan of the staircase, including the metal structure, the placement of the steps, and the construction details.
In these construction details, we will specify:
- The measurements of the steel staircase beam
- The measurements of the step support
- The measurements of the step
- The measurements of the beam connection
