Staircases - Structural Analysis and Design

by Bangash,M.Y.H.

• ISBN13: 9789054106074
• ISBN10: 9054106077
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

In recent years both free-standing and geometric staircases have become quite popular. Many variations exist, such as spiral, helical, and elliptical staircases, and combinations of these. A number of researchers have come forward with different concepts in the fields of analytical and numerical design and of experimental methods and assessments. The aim of this book is to cover all these methods and to present them with greater simplicity to practising engineers. Staircasesis divided into five chapters: Specifications and basic data on staircases; Structural analysis of staircases Classical methods; Structural analysis of staircases Modern methods; Staircases and their analysis A comparative study; Design analysis and structural detailing. Charts and graphs are included and numerous design examples are given of freestanding and other geometric staircases and of their elements and components. These examples are related to the case studies which were based on staircases that have already been constructed. All examples are checked using various Eurocodes. The book includes bibliographical references and is supported by two appendices, which will be of particular interest to those practising engineers who wish to make a comparative study of the different practices and code requirements used by various countries; detailed drawings are included from the USA, Britain, Europe and Asia. Staircaseswill serve as a useful text for teachers preparing design syllabi for undergraduate and post graduate courses. Each major section contains a full explanation which allows the book to be used by students and practising engineers, particularly those facing the formidable task of having to design/ detail complicated staircases with unusual boundary conditions. Contractors will also find this book useful in the preparation of construction drawings and manufacturers will be interested in the guidance given in the text.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Definitions

Major notations

Comparison of notations

Conversion factors (units)

Specifications and basic data on staircases

Structural analysis of staircases: classical methods

Structural analysis of staircases: modern methods

Staircases and their analyses: a comparative study

Design analysis and structural detailing

Supporting analyses

Structural details for practising engineers

References

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