Table of ContentsContents: IntroductionChapter 1 Domestic StairsChapter 2 Commercial StairsChapter 3 Detailed construction: Chapter 4 TimberChapter 5 Detailed construction: iron, steel and other metalsChapter 6 Concrete stairsChapter 7 Stonework and composite constructionChapter 8 Design codes and proceduresChapter 9 Elevators and mechanical circulationChapter 10 International case Studies. Appendix: Building regulations for US and UK.Complimentary web site content: Historical Review (Chapter 2 of original book)Historical introduction to domestic stairs, commercial stairs, external stairs, elevators and mechanical circulation. Journal'Alan Blanc, without methodological nervousness, plunges in. The book is well served by numerous clear diagrams and plans... filled with practical realism and down-to-earth detail... a marvellous primer for every student.'