Standard |
Provides fundamental instruction in the layout, construction, and installation of various stair types. Topics include: identification of stair types, identification of stair components, riser and tread calculation, stringer layout, and fabrication and installation procedures.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Identification
of Stair Types |
Class |
2 |
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Identification
of Stair Components |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Riser and
Tread Calculation |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Stringer
Layout |
Credit |
3 |
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Fabrication
and Installation Procedures |
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Prerequisites: |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
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IDENTIFICATION
OF STAIR TYPES |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Stair terminology |
Define common stair terminology. |
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Stair types |
Identify common stair types,
listing advantages and disadvantages of each. |
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IDENTIFICATION
OF STAIR COMPONENTS |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Identify common stair components. |
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RISER AND TREAD CALCULATION
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6 |
0 |
2 |
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Stair design ergonomics |
Discuss the importance of human form accommodation when designing
stairs. |
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Accidents on stairs |
List common causes of accidents
on stairs. |
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Formulaic methods |
Calculate riser and tread
dimension using a given formula. |
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Graphical table methods |
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STRINGER LAYOUT
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2 |
0 |
12 |
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Straight run stairs |
Lay out a stringer for a straight run stair. |
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Stairs with intermediate
landings |
Lay out a stringer for a stair
with intermediate landings. |
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FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES |
8 |
0 |
12 |
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Prefabrication stairs |
Install a prefabricated stair unit. |
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Fabricated on-site stairs |
Construct a set of stairs from plans and
specifications. |
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Suggested Resources |
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W.H. (latest edition). Modern
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Wass, A., & Sanders, G.A. (latest edition). Materials and procedures for residential construction. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.