Question

In the case of ________ the arrangement is made to show rectangular steps which contain Rebated joint.

(a) Spandril steps

(b) Tread and Riser steps

(c) Cantilever steps

(d) Rectangular steps

The question was posed to me during an interview.

The above asked question is from Stairs of Different Materials in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Spandril steps

To elaborate: In rectangular steps, the overlap is about 25 mm to 40 mm. This arrangement results in considerable saving in labour of cutting and dressing stones.