Match the following lists of various terminologies of Staircase with their description:
| List-I (Terminologies) | List-II (Description) |
|---|---|
| A.Wreath | 1.The inclined member or board supporting risers and treads. |
| B.Nosing | 2.A plane continuous curve formed in hand-rails at junctions where the flight changes direction. |
| C.String | 3.The projected edge of a tread, usually moulded. |
| D.Newel | 4.A post placed at the junction between a flight of stairs with a landing or floor. |
- AA-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii
- BA-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
- CA-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
- DA-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-ivCorrect
Solution
Concept
Staircase terms
Step-by-step solution
1. Wreath = continuous curved piece of handrail at a change of direction (ii). 2. Nosing = projecting edge of a tread (iii). 3. String = inclined member supporting risers and treads (i). 4. Newel = post at the junction of flight with landing or floor (iv).
Shortcut
Wreath-curve, nosing-projection, string-inclined, newel-post.
Correct answer: D) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv