27/09/2026
Stairs: Not just steps!
Have you ever wondered what actually goes on beneath the stairs you walk up every day? From tread and risers to the waist slab and landing beam, every part of a staircase is carefully crafted for strength, safety and ease of movement.
In this reel, we decode the engineering behind HIT’s staircase—how the load from each step travels through the waist slab and landing beams to the columns and foundation.
You see, a staircase is more than just a means to get from one level to another; it’s a whole structural system working behind the scenes!
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