Design of Staircase Waist Slab
A waist slab is the inclined structural element of a staircase that supports steps and transfers the loads to supporting beams or walls. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide for designing a waist slab as per IS 456:2000:
Given Parameters:
- Span (L): The clear span between supports (horizontal projection or inclined length).
- Width of Stairs (b): The width of the staircase (typically 1.0 m to 1.5 m).
- Rise (r) and Tread (t): Dimensions of individual steps.
- Grade of Concrete (f′c): M25 (or as specified).
- Grade of Steel (fy): Fe 500.
- Live Load (L): As per IS 875, typically 3 kN/m² for residential buildings and 5 kN/m² for public buildings.
- Thickness of Waist Slab (D): Usually assumed to be 150 mm to 200 mm initially.
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