Access and Loading Stairway

SECTOR

Structures and Access

ATLUS designed a 12m steel stairway providing the principal access to the control tower at a recycling facility. Alongside the main access route, enlarged landings were incorporated as dedicated loading and staging areas.

Structures & Access

An aerial view of an industrial or warehouse area with a staircase, conveyor belts, and workers. The conveyor belt carries parcels, some wrapped in shiny black material. There are fenced sections, storage stacks, and equipment scattered on the ground.

SERVICE

Design
Engineering

HEIGHT

12m

YEAR

2026

Project at a glance

Permanent Access
- The facility required permanent access from ground level to the elevated control tower for operators and maintenance teams.
- The structure also needed to accommodate large items that could not be carried safely along the standard stair flights.
Load Cases
- ATLUS developed the platform from the manufacturer’s machine geometry, support points and required service clearances.
- Finite element analysis and structural calculations were completed to assess the design loads and confirm the structure’s suitability.
Everyday Use
- The installed stairway provides a comfortable access route to the control tower, with intermediate landings across the 12-metre rise.
- Steelwork was designed for ease of manufacture to minimise cost and complexity.

Key Outcomes

2 dedicated staging areas, each rated for 5t
Dedicated staging landings eliminate the need for manual handling on stair flights
Minimum 15-year design life under the specified operating environment
Steelwork designed for easy fabrication and installation