STRAIGHT FLIGHT STAIRCASES

Angle of inclination / rise 74

Custom design 74
Staircases with one flight /with several flights 75
Stringers / dimensioning 76 - 77
Treads / landings 78 - 79
Footbridges 80
Railings 80 - 81
Fixing elements / surface treatment 82
Cat ladders / folding gangway steps 83
Special staircases / helical staircases 83
How to order 85
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Weland standard straight flight staircases are manufac-
tured of steel and are mainly used in industrial buildings
and as escape staircases in different types of buildings.
The staircases consist of stringers, treads and landings
of grating as well as balustrades. The steel components
are, as a rule, hot dip galvanized and supplied in
separate parts for assembly on site.
O ur manufacture also comprises straight flight stair-
cases for other applications such as installations in
office buildings, flats, entrances, public rooms, schools
etc. I n these cases the treads normally consist of other
material than grating. Also the design of the balustrade
and the surface treatment can differ.
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CUSTOM DESIGN
The simplest method for design is to leave the planning
to us. O ur technical department can look back at many
years of experience with the planning and dimensioning
of straight flight staircases. Just send us your drawing,
we do the rest.
We dimension and draw the staircase, and all you need
to do is check the measurements and approve the
drawing before manufacture starts.
ANGLE OF
INCLINATION /RISE
For comfortable passage of staircases there should be a
certain ratio between the angle of inclination, the rise and
the going. The suitable angle of inclination lies between
30 and 45, in practice, however, it is often necessary
to compromise due to the limited space for the base line.
The table below shows the suitable rise and going when
the angle of inclination is known.
Angl e of Sui t abl e Sui t abl e Rat i o* Base l i ne/
i ncl i nat i on r i se goi ng hei ght of st ai r
60 240 160 0, 58
57 230-240 160 0, 65
55 230 200 0, 70
52 220-230 200 0, 78
50 220 200 0, 84
47 210-220 230 0, 93
45 210 230 1, 00
42 200-210 260 1, 11
40 200 260 1, 19
37 190 260 1, 33
35 180-190 300 1, 43
32 175 300 1, 60
30 170 300 1, 73
* I f the angle is not known, but the base line is given,
divide the base line figure L by the figure for the height
of the stair H, then look up the closest figure in the
column to the right
Example:
Base line ( L) = 3, 5 m
Height of stair ( H) = 2, 5 m
L
=
3, 5
= 1, 4 the angle of inclination is 35
H 2, 5
L
H
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EXAMPLES OF STAIRCASES WITH ONE FLIGHT
EXAMPLES OF STAIRCASES WITH SEVERAL FLIGHTS
Top tread one
step height
below existing
landing.
Top tread on
level with ex-
isting landing.
Staircase
including
landing.
1. 2. 3.
Staircase
incl. lan-
ding below,
existing lan-
ding on top.
Staircase
incl. lan-
ding below,
top tread on
level with ex-
isting landing.
Staircase
including
landings.
Top tread one
step height below existing landing.
Top tread on
level with existing landing.
Staircase
including landing.
Staircase
incl. landing
below, exist-
ing landing
on top.
Staircase
incl. lan-
ding below,
top tread on
level with ex-
isting landing.
Staircase
including
landings.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8.
10. 11. 12.
9.
DIMENSIONING
For the dimensioning of stringers for a straight flight stair-
case Building Standards BBR94 and BK R94 apply. Base
line, width, load etc. have to be considered. I n order to
facilitate the dimensioning we have worked out a diagram
showing a graph intended to give a lead for choosing
the suitable type of stringer. The graph is calculated for
a staircase with an effective inclination of 35 degrees.
Table: Load G raph
Values for WUC profile
I n case of other load values please contact Weland.
UPE220
UPE200
UPE180
UPE160
WUC170/5
WUC170/4
WUC170/3
WUC120/3
12,0
11,0
10,0
9,0
8,0
7,0
6,0
5,0
4,0
3,0
2,0
1,0
0,0
0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 1 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,8 1,9 2
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FLAT BAR /
U PROFILE
I f for any reason the WUC profile can-
not be used, we manufacture
stringers also from flat
bars or U-shaped
profile.
STRINGERS
COMPUTER
CONTROLLED
MANUFACTURE
Weland straight flight staircases with WUC profiles are
manufactured in a computer controlled production line
- from coil to finished stringer - fully automatically. This
method gives the following advantages:
Low weight and esthetic design
Close tolerances
Large delivery capacity
Short deliveries
WUC PROFILES
Weland standard straight flight staircases are manufac-
tured with stringers of WUC profile. This profile has been
developed with the objective of achieving high stability
combined with low weight.
WUC profiles are manufactured from 3, 4 or 5 mm steel
sheet with height ( A) 120 and 170 mm respectively.
t
A
C
B
Type of A B C t Bending r esis- Weight
st r inger mm mm mm mm t ance W in cm
3
kg/ m
WUC 120/3 120 45 22 3 25, 0 5, 6
WUC 170/3 170 55 25 3 46, 1 7, 3
WUC 170/4 170 55 25 4 59, 6 9, 6
WUC 170/5 170 55 25 5 72, 7 12, 0
Calculation of Stringer
Tread Width (m)
B
a
s
e

L
i
n
e

(
m
)
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WUC-profile
Flat bar
U-profile
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STANDARD STAIRTREADS
Type TH6 is manufactured from press-welded grating with mesh size
30 x 67 mm. Type TH6-S is manufactured from the same
grating, but is provided with a safety front edge marking the
front of the tread and giving increased non-slip properties.
Standard stairtreads are hot dip galvanized and kept in
stock. Stairtreads up to 900 mm length have end plates 60
mm high, from length 1000 mm end plates 70 mm high.
Thisapplies to all types of tread.Special type treads can be
manufactured from grating chosen from Weland grating
programme (see separate brochure).
STANDARD LANDINGS
Weland Standard landings are designed in the same
way as the treads. Standard depth is 500, 700 and 1000
mm respectively. Landings other than standard design on
requirement.
TH6
TH6-S
Tread length (L)
Compare stair width
ordering examples
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Tread
width(B)
B= 130 40 15 25 50
B= 160 36 39 35 50
B= 200 50 35 65 50
B= 230 60 50 70 50
B= 260 80 58 72 50
B= 300 100 35 115 50
B= 500 100 35 315 50
B= 700 100 35 515 50
front edge
45 mm up to L = 900 mm
55 mm from L = 1000 mm
15 mm
Hole-
14 mm
for M12
screw
= stock dimensions
The figures in the table indicatedthe approximate
weight in kg.
MEASUREMENTS
OF TREADS AND
LANDINGS
End plate tread
Length Stairtreads Landings
Type Width, mm
mm 130 160 200 230 260 300 500 700 1000
400 TH6 1,9 2,2
400 TH6-S 1,9 2,2
500 TH6 2,2 2,6 3,1 5,9 8,0 11,2
500 TH6-S 2,2 2,6 3,1 5,9 8,0 11,2
600 TH6 2,6 3,1 3,6 4,1 4,6 6,9 9,4 13,1
600 TH6-S 2,6 3,1 3,6 4,1 4,6 6,9 9,4 13,1
700 TH6 3,4 4,0 4,7 5,3 5,9 9,2 12,4 17,7
700 TH6-S 3,4 4,0 4,7 5,3 5,9 9,2 12,4 17,7
800 TH6 3,8 4,5 5,2 5,9 6,6 7,3 10,4 14,3 20,0
800 TH6-S 3,8 4,5 5,2 5,9 6,6 10,4 14,3 20,0
900 TH6 4,2 5,0 5,8 6,6 7,3 8,0 11,7 15,9 22,3
900 TH6-S 4,2 5,0 5,8 6,6 7,3 11,7 15,9 22,3
1000 TH6 5,5 6,5 7,6 8,5 9,5 10,6 15,0 20,5 28,7
1000 TH6-S 5,5 6,5 7,6 8,5 9,5 10,6 15,0 20,5 28,7
1100 TH6 8,2 9,3 10,4 11,5 16,5 22,5 31,4
1100 TH6-S 8,2 9,3 10,4 11,5 16,5 22,5 31,4
1200 TH6 8,9 10,0 11,2 12,4 17,9 24,4 34,1
1200 TH6-S 8,9 10,0 11,2 12,4 17,9 24,4 34,1
1300 TH6 12,0 13,4 14,9 21,7 29,6 41,5
1300 TH6-S 12,0 13,4 14,9 21,7 29,6 41,5
1400 TH6 12,9 14,3 16,0 23,3 31,8 44,6
1400 TH6-S 12,9 14,3 16,0 23,3 31,8 44,6
1500 TH6 15,0 16,9 18,8 27,7 37,9 53,2
1500 TH6-S 15,0 16,9 18,8 27,7 37,9 53,2
1600 TH6 18,0 20,0 29,7 40,7 57,2
1600 TH6-S 18,0 20,0 29,7 40,7 57,2
1800 TH6 22,3 61,0
1800 TH6-S 22,3 61,0
B= 1000 100 35 390 35 390 50
front edge
measurement as
end plate tread
End plate landing
SPECIAL DESIGN
TREADS
Apart from treads produced from grating we can also
manufacture treads made of slit grating, checker plate,
plate with carpet, wood of different types, marble, con-
crete, terrazzo etc. G et in touch with us already in the
planning stage, we assist you with the solution. Treads
can also be designed as riser treads for reducing the
distance between the steps. Building
Standards BBR99 chapter 8:232.
Slit grating
Staircase with treads of concrete covered with ceramic tiles
Staircase in public baths. Treads of plate with non-slip carpet
Staircase in residential house. Treads of concrete with top face
of terrazzo
Checker plate
Wood
Riser tread
Concrete with top
face of terrazzo
Plate with carpet
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Typ 6: Handrail and balu-
sters from tube 42, 4 mm,
intermediate balusters from
tube 16 mm, daylight
between balusters maxi-
mum 100 mm.
STANDARD
BALUSTRADE
Straight flight staircases can be provided with balu-
strades on one side, on both sides or balustrade on
one side and hand-rail fixed to the wall on the other.
The height of balustrade is as standard 900 mm in
the stair flights and 1100 mm on the
landings. I n case of danger of fal-
ling the height of balustrade
in the flights can also be
1100 mm.Se BBR99
chapter 8:232.
PLATFORM
BALUSTRADE
Platform balustrades are manufactured on customer re-
quirement and always with height 1100 mm. The fixing
is done following alternatives A or B. I f people are likely
to be expected underneath the platform or its edge, the
balustrade has to be provided with a kick strip to prevent
objects from unintentionally getting kicked down. Weland
also stocks standard railings manufactured in modules.
These modules can be combined to the required length,
see brochure Weland Universal Railings.
FOOTBRIDGES
Footbridges manufactured from grating with complete
railings, module build-up for easy and quick erection. The
footbridge consists of grating and stringers welded to
the gangway. The stringers also serve as kick strip. The
modules are connected by bolts. The railing is supplied
in loose parts for bolting together on site.
Typ 4: Handrail and
balusters from tube
42 mm.
Typ 2: Handrail and balu-
sters from tube 42 mm,
intermediate rails from tube
27 mm.
A B
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Balustrade
Joint
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Protective cage preventing trespassing.
Staircase with balustrade type 6.
Special design balustrade with fill-ins of grating.
Balustrade with handrail of wood, square profile posts
and board cladding.
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SURFACE TREATMENT
I ndustrial staircases and staircases for outdoor use are as standard hot dip galvanized in accordance with
EN 1461. Staircases for internal use, other than industrial, can be supplied primer painted, varnished or treated
to customer requirement.
FIXING DEVICES
1-flight stair, fixing angles
With landing, supporting leg
With landing, fixing angles
M ulti-flight stair with supporting legs
With landing, bracket
Separate platform
20
10
20
30
40
50
0
40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Life span
in years Country
EN 1461
Smaller
towns
Coastal
areas
Hard river water
I nner city
centres
I ndustries
Rainwater
Ph4
Sea water
Soft river
water
Zinc penetration in m
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LADDERS
Weland stocks a standard ladder
with measurements as shown in
the figure. The ladder is manu-
factured without railing and hot
dip galvanized. Ladders with
other measurements and
different design on requi-
rement, see ordering
straight flight staircase.
FOLDING
GANGWAY STEPS
A somewhat odd product, the Weland balance bridge,
is used mainly within the petrol and
chemical industries. It is easily moun-
ted and easy to handle. It is stoc-
ked in different sizes, always
hot dip galvanized.
HELICAL STAIRCASES
Weland helical staircases are manufactured with stringers in the same way as straight flight staircases. The
staircases can be freestanding or follow the inside or outside of a silo.
SPECIAL DESIGN STAIRCASES
We also manufacture staircases differing from our standard design. This applies for instance to the stringers, material
used in treads, railing and special surface treatment. Treads of concrete, marble and other stone material according
to standard of our subcontractors.
500
225 56
9
7
8
1
5
7
5
9
0
0
70
30
R
R= 720-
1440 mm
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Trappor
Trappor, ramper, balkonger o.d. i utrymmen dr barn kan
vistas, skall utformas s att risken fr barnolycksfall begrnsas.
ppningar mellan plansteg i trappor br vara hgst
100 mm. Inom bostder br trappor vara utformade s att
grindar kan monteras i trappans vre och nedre del.
Rcken p balkonger, trapplan och trapplopp br, upp till
en hjd av 0, 8 meter, utformas s att de inte medger
klttring. Vertikala ppningar br vara hgst 100 mm
breda.
Fritt mtt i hjdled mellan ett balkongrckes underkant
och balkonggolvet eller mellan ett trapprckes underkant
och trappstegens stegnos br vara hgst 50 mm. Fritt
mtt i hjdled mellan ett trapprckes underkant och ett
trapplan eller golv br vara hgst 100 mm.
Fr att barn inte skall kunna fastna med huvudet br
det ovanfr en balkongfront inte finnas horisontella
ppningar i intervallet mellan 110 och 230 mm.
Rc ken oc h ledstnger (8:2321)
Fri hjd (8:312)
Trappor oc h balkonger (8:232, 2321)
Trappschakt fr trappor som utgr huvudkommunikationer
br utfras med en minsta bredd enligt fljande tabell.
Trappor i olika byggnader Trappschaktets
och lokaler minsta bredd i m
Trappor i bostadshus
I nom och till en bostad 0,90
Till flera bostder i en byggnad
som inte har hissar fr brtransporter 1,20
Till flera bostder i en byggnad
som har hissar fr brtransporter 0,90
Till kllare och vindar i flerbostadshus 0,90
Till kllare och inredda vindar i smhus 0,80
Passagemtt i utrymningsvg
Utrymningsvgar skall utformas med sdan rymlighet och
framkomlighet att de kan betjna det antal personer de r
avsedda fr.
Bredden i utrymningsvgar br inte understiga
0, 9 m. I utrymningsvgar frn brandceller som
r avsedda fr fler n 150 personer br bredden
inte understiga 1,20
Trapplopp, trapplan, ramper och balkonger som inte av-
grnsas av vggar, skall ha rcken som begrnsar risken
fr personskador. Trappor och ramper som r hgre n
0, 50 meter skall ha ledstnger eller motsvarande p bda
sidor.
Ledstnger eller motsvarande skall vara ltta att gripa om.
Trappor som r bredare n 2, 5 meter br delas med
rcken eller ledstnger i tv eller flera lopp.
Rcken i trapplopp br vara minst 0, 9 meter hga. O m
en ppning vid sidan av ett trapplopp r s stor att
strtningsrisk freligger och fallhjden r mer n ett
normalt vningsplan, br rcket vara minst 1, 1 meter hgt.
Rcken p trapplan inom en bostad br vara minst 0, 9
meter hga. Rcken p andra trapplan, balkonger och
loftgngar br vara minst 1, 1 meter hga.
Den fria hjden i en trappa skall vara minst 2, 0 m.
M ed fri hjd avses det vertikala mttet mellan tv
tnkta parallella linjer, varav den ena tangerar stegnosarna
och den andra underkanterna av ovanfrliggande bygg-
nadsdelar eller inredningsdetaljer.
Barnskerhet
FRESKRIFTER OCH ALLMNNA RD
ENLIGT BBR99
Brandklassning enl. R30
Weland raka trappor med standardkomponenter som
WUC-vangprofiler, kan dimensioneras enligt brandklass
R30, utan brandskyddsmlning eller
brandisolering.
Testat och godknt enligt I SO 834 och NT FI RE 005.
Trappschaktets bredd
Trappschakt
Handledare
Steglngd
max 100 max 100
max 50 max 50
Trapplanet skall ha minst samma bredd som trappan.
Drrar p trapplan skall placeras s att passage inte
frsvras. I flerbostadshus skall trapplan med drrar vara
minst 1, 30 m breda.
Stegdjup i en rak trappa skall vara minst 0, 25 m, mtt i
gnglinjen.
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3. Treads and landings
K
TH6
K
TH6-S
K
ORDER SPECIFICATIONS
2. Type of stringer
K
WUC
K
U-profile
K
flat bar
4. Stair width
O n each side of the staircase
stringers, bases, balustrades,
handrails etc. must not encroach
more than 100 mm on the stair
shaft. The distance between an
adjacent wall and the flight to be
maximum 50 mm.
6. Railing on landing
K
as per separate sketch
7. Surface treatment treads
K
hot dip galvanized Surface treatment other
K
hot dip galvanized
K
steel components
K
Fill in the form below or send dimensioned sketch or building drawing. We design the staircase for you.
1. Type of stair, height and base line
5. Railing
Right side ( right side when climbing)
K
Railing type
K
No railing
K
Handrail
Left side ( left side when climbing)
K
Raling type
K
No railing
K
Handrail
Stair shaft
tread width
stair width
50
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L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
L
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12.
H
H
L
l
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1
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1
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2
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