Technology: The Planning and Construction of Staircases
Although building methods and styles have been subject to many changes over the centuries, the basic principles underlying stair-cases have remained the same. Formed of individual steps, they are a constructional element that allows differences of height to be overcome on foot. Staircases are subject to specific standards that can vary with the function of a building, and they can have different forms, depending on the geometry involved, the number of handrails, etc. (ill. 2).
