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  2. Handrail - Wikipedia

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    Handrails are located at a height between 34 and 38 inches (864 and 965 mm). In areas where children are the principal users of a building or facility, the 2010 ADASAD recommends that a second set of handrails at a maximum height of 28 inches (711 mm) measured to the top of the gripping surface from the ramp surface or stair nosing can assist ...

  3. Stairs - Wikipedia

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    Height of the handrail. This is typically between 34 and 38 inches (864 and 965 mm), measured to the nose of the tread. The minimum height of the handrail for landings may be different and is typically 36 inches (914 mm). Handrail diameter. The size has to be comfortable for grasping and is typically between 1.25 and 2.675 inches (31.8 and 67.9 ...

  4. Rail profile - Wikipedia

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    Height of rail equaled width of foot for each ASCE tee-rail weight; and the profiles specified fixed proportion of weight in head, web and foot of 42%, 21% and 37%, respectively. ASCE 90 lb/yd (44.6 kg/m) profile was adequate; but heavier weights were less satisfactory.

  5. Baluster - Wikipedia

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    The term banister (also bannister) refers to a baluster or to the system of balusters and handrail of a stairway. [3] It may be used to include its supporting structures, such as a supporting newel post. [4] In the UK, there are different height requirements for domestic and commercial balustrades, as outlined in Approved Document K. [5]

  6. Track geometry - Wikipedia

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    Crosslevel (or 'cross level') is the measurement of the difference in elevation (height) between the top surface of the two rails at any point of railroad track. The two points (each at the head of each rail) are measured at by the right angles to the reference rail. Since the rail can slightly move up and down, the measurement should be done ...

  7. Railway platform height - Wikipedia

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    Taiwan high-speed rail platforms are 1,250 mm (49.2 in) above rail. Example of a platform whose height was raised. In Taiwan, Taiwan Railways Administration's platforms were 760 mm (29.9 in) tall and passengers must take two stair steps to enter the train. In 2001, however, the platforms were raised to 960 mm (37.8 in), cutting the steps needed ...