Building the structural model of a reinforced concrete staircase by using Sap2000 V16 software

There are more and more beautiful architectural works which have new structures. The staircase is an indispensable part contributing to the unique and different features of these structures. The staircase provides an access from one floor to another and also make the building more beautiful. Depending on the function and the use, the designer arranges a straight or curved staircase for the building. The development of staircase model today has many complicated methods that require accurate data and inter-linking between software, causing difficulties for users. This paper presents the use of Sap2000 V16 software to easily build the model of bearing slopes and bearing beams (herringbone shape) staircase in the structural design process.