Steel Framed Stairway Design [N3]

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

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