This session provides guidance for the design and layout of steel elements for steel framed stairways, guards, handrail and related components. Background information regarding stairways, code requirements, design methods, guard/handrail design, special considerations, delegated design and design examples will be presented. Topics include:
- Common issues related to the design and construction of steel framed stairways
- Understanding of stair types, members, and components
- General overview of code requirements specific to stairways
- Structural engineering for steel stairway members and connections
- Delegated design considerations
- Coordination between stair designer and architect, engineer of record, detailer, fabricator and erector
Intended Audience: Engineers, Fabricators, Detailers
Track: Design & Analysis