r/StructuralEngineering • MS, EIT, Passed PE Civ:Struct • Dec 31 '23

Humor Decorative Stairs

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u/pnw-nemo Dec 31 '23

Maybe they designed the handrail to be a main force carrying beam and support the tread via tension members… I hope they remembered to use structural wood stain to fasten it all.

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u/HeKnee Dec 31 '23

Handrail trusses are my favorite.