A combination of tread and riser is known as ___________(a) Soffit(b) String(c) Waist(d) StepI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question is based upon Stairs Technical Terms topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

A combination of tread and riser is known as ___________(a) Soffit(b)

1.	A combination of tread and riser is known as ___________(a) Soffit(b) String(c) Waist(d) StepI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question is based upon Stairs Technical Terms topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right option is (d) Step Easiest EXPLANATION: Whereas, the under surface of a STAIR is known as the SOFFIT. It is generally covered with CEILING or finished with plaster.

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