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Staircases


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Introduction

3D display of a staircase


Although stairs are not part of the structural load bearing frame, they affect and they are affected by its behavior especially when horizontal loading is applied, mainly due to seismic actions


If the staircases are both properly placed in the structure’s plan and properly constructed they may even enhance the structure’s antiseismic behavior.