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Cantilevered stairs

Cantilevered stairs

Stairs that appear to "float"

Cantilevered stairs, or floating stairs, are a type of staircase.

A metal safety rail has been added to the outside of this cantilevered stone staircase.

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Cantilevered stairs in Qasr Azraq

A cantilever is a beam, which is anchored at only one end. Thus cantilevered stairs have a "floating" appearance, and they may be composed of different materials, such as wood, glass, stone, or stainless steel.[1]

References

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    "A cantilever is a beam,the impression of floating stairs".
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