Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
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Would you consider a stair a non structural component, or structural component?
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RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
Since it is critical for access, egress, and supporting people, I would think it is a structural element. The connection to the major structure is up to you.
Dick
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RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
Whats the first thing people do during an earthquake or fire - bail out of the building.
Hope I have stairs when the elevators shut off!!
RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
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RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
This provides exceptions for Architectural components, in Seismic Design Category B. Therefore stairs in categories C, D, and E should consider seismic forces. Our reasoning has been similar to the comment above. These structures are critical in a seismic event.
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RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design
RE: Concrete Stair - Seismic Design