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VERTICAL CIRCULATION. Those which furnish means for progress from one level to another. The position control the plans of the various floors. Types. Stairs. Elevator. The ramp. Es calator.
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VERTICAL CIRCULATION Those which furnish means for progress from one level to another. The position control the plans of the various floors Types Stairs Elevator Theramp Escalator A slopping surface that produces interesting views. They require a great deal of space, so they become practical only where great numbers of persons are to be handled. Stairs are used for steeper slopes. Types of stairs may vary from curving, spiral or ladder staircase. Three main points to remember when designing interior stairs. It determines the distribution of the circulation pattern on all the floors. The design is a real challenge to the architect. A moving stairway useful when large numbers of people have to be carried from level to level in a continuous stream. PlacingDirectionEffect