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Are functional handrails within our grasp?

Building Standards

Author: Pauls, J.
Year: 1991
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

This article discusses how a designer's mental grasp of handrail function and form should be influenced by simple, readily understood concepts of hand reach and grasp. Looks at the definition and mechanics of functional handrails.

Further Details

Pages 6-12
Volume 60
Issue 1
Accession Number 21.12.05
Keywords rail, stair, regulation compliance

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