12.1.1. Exercise: 12.1

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the typical tread measurement for stairs?

   Hint

   Look back at the staircase dimensions provided.

2. 2.

   What does the term 'riser' refer to?

   Hint

   It's the height of the step.

3. 3.

   What is the designated tread measurement for the RCC dog legged staircase?

   • 200mm
   • 300mm
   • 400mm

   Hint

   Look at the staircase specifications.

4. 4.

   True or False: The rise of the stair step in this exercise is 150mm.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Check the measurements!

5. 5.

   Create a scaled drawing of a dog legged staircase based on the measurements provided. What additional information might you want to include?

   Hint

   Refer to the guidelines provided in the exercise to ensure accuracy.

6. 6.

   Analyze the implications of incorrect tread or riser measurements on user safety.

   Hint

   Think about user experience in real scenarios.