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S.C. Kerr and N.W.M. Bishop

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of London, London, United Kingdom

doi:10.4203/ccp.48.10.1

S.C. Kerr, N.W.M. Bishop, "Human Induced Loading of Flexible Staircases", in B.H.V. Topping, M.B. Leeming, (Editors), "Innovation in Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 311-317, 1997. doi:10.4203/ccp.48.10.1

Abstract

This paper investigates the differences between human induced loading observed on a floor with that observed whilst ascending or descending a staircase. In the past these differences have not been clearly defined and for that reason, have become an obstacle tor designers of modern flexible staircases. A number of structures have been found to be dynamically responsive only after construction resulting in costly repairs. The results obtained from numerous force plate experiments have been compared to existing experimental data and conclusions have been drawn as to what differences should warrant concern by the staircase designers.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 48 INNOVATION IN CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping and M.B. Leeming Paper X.1 Human Induced Loading of Flexible Staircases S.C. Kerr and N.W.M. Bishop Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of London, London, United Kingdom doi:10.4203/ccp.48.10.1 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper S.C. Kerr, N.W.M. Bishop, "Human Induced Loading of Flexible Staircases", in B.H.V. Topping, M.B. Leeming, (Editors), "Innovation in Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 311-317, 1997. doi:10.4203/ccp.48.10.1 Abstract This paper investigates the differences between human induced loading observed on a floor with that observed whilst ascending or descending a staircase. In the past these differences have not been clearly defined and for that reason, have become an obstacle tor designers of modern flexible staircases. A number of structures have been found to be dynamically responsive only after construction resulting in costly repairs. The results obtained from numerous force plate experiments have been compared to existing experimental data and conclusions have been drawn as to what differences should warrant concern by the staircase designers. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £85 +P&P)
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