cwailes Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Ok, so a client of mine that brings me a drawing that someone else did for him. Anyway it has a staircase in it that I have no idea how to even begin drawing it. On top of that looking at it, it appears the person didn't do a good job to begin with. Can someone tell me the best approach in recreating this staircase correctly using VW2011? Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I have done a couple similar to this one. I would begin by using the Stair Tool to model the evenly curved section, then build on to it with Floors, Extrusions, or whatever is needed to complete the thing. Obviously you'll need to be very aware of total rise and rise per tread, as well as the code requirements for winders and curved stairs. For what it's worth, I sort of like the idea, except for the radical direction change at the lower landing. It could be a little tricky to maneuver. Also, figuring out how to actually build it is another story entirely. Quote Link to comment
mac@stairworks Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 A little late but... It would help to know: stair radius, inside or out or both stair width min tread run (by code) I would make the face of the lower landing tangent with the curved section of stair, otherwise that landing is very awkward. Not hard to build once is is drawn correctly. Quote Link to comment
taoist Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 If in Texas they are using IRC. Max rise is 7-3/4" and minimum tread depth is 10" (nose to nose). 2009 IRC same as 2006 IRC when it comes to stair rise and treads Winders, 6" minimum depth at narrowest point. Quote Link to comment
VincentCuclair Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) Probably fastest to create a hybrid symbol for this one!? (If 3D is wished for of course). Edited September 12, 2011 by Vincent C Quote Link to comment
beanus Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 model it in sketchup & import as an object! Quote Link to comment
mike m oz Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Beanus, why use Sketchup? You could model it more easily in Vectorworks. Quote Link to comment
mac@stairworks Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) If you know one of the radii and the rough width of the stair I can show you how to lay it out in VW in a few steps(no pun intended...) Imac, VW Arch w/ RW 2011 Steve Mac www.NewEnglandStairWorks.com Edited September 12, 2011 by mac@stairworks Quote Link to comment
digitalcarbon Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 1. verify existing walls, floors and model (get this right) 2. layout guide lines in plan (get this right) 3. establish treads with guide lines 4. extrude treads and set at correct height 5. make some vp sections to verify that treads work 6. establish hand rails make 3d extrude along path 7. connect rails to tread and make any corrections 8. do risers and any fancy trim etc 9. fine tune make as many section vp as needed to see every corner of this stair system do not use the stair tool Quote Link to comment
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