G6 - Concrete Stairs

Question 1

What is a landing?

Answer 1

an area of the stairs between flights or at the top and bottom of each flight

Question 2

What is a riser?

Answer 2

vertical part at the front of each step

Question 3

What is tread run?

Answer 3

distance from the face of one riser to the face of the next

Question 4

What are concrete stair forms made from?

Answer 4

metal, plastic, plywood, dimensional lumber or any combination

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describe the requirements for a large set of exterior concrete stairs?

Answer 5

They must have a foundation that extends to firm bearing soil

Question 6

What is the name of the part of a concrete stair form that supports the underside of the stair while the concrete is placed?

Answer 6

soffit

Question 7

When are reinforcing bars installed during construction of concrete stair forms?

Answer 7

before riser forms have been set

Question 8

How do you ensure easy stripping of pre-cast concrete stairs forms?

Answer 8

Oil and/or taper the forms before placing the concrete

Question 9

What is the definition of “run”?

Answer 9

the distance from face of riser to face of riser

Question 10

What are the minimum and maximum rise and run dimensions for service stairs?

Answer 10

rise 125- no limit, run no limit-355