ATIF FURQAAN
Mechanical Design Engineer
Access Platform
Company: Access SystemsStair Access Platform

Raised Stair Access Platform

A public-safe case study for an elevated access platform developed around measured site conditions. The assembly combines stair access, intermediate landings, grating panels, support towers, handrails, spreader plates, and connection details into a coordinated fabrication-ready model.

3D Modelling
Fabrication Ready
UK Compliant

Project Overview

The raised stair access platform package was produced to convert access requirements into a controlled SolidWorks assembly and fabrication reference set. The model coordinates stair geometry, upper platform levels, handrail continuity, grating panels, support towers, base plates, spreader plates, and interface clearances before release to manufacture.

Project Category

Industrial stair access platform

Platform Type

Raised access platform with stair run and upper landing

Drawing Type

GA, fabrication, and assembly drawings

Main Components

Stair stringers, grating panels, handrails, braced towers, spreader plates, base plates, bolted connections

Material

Mild steel structural members and fabricated steel components

Finish

Hot Dip Galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461

Software

SolidWorks

Output

3D assembly summary, GLB web model, public render, redacted assembly PDF slot

Status

Public-safe case study prepared

Engineering Challenge

The main engineering challenge was coordinating a raised access route between existing building interfaces while keeping the system practical for fabrication, delivery, and installation. The public website version avoids internal drawing references and only exposes approved visual and redacted resources.

Design Solution

The final solution uses a modular stair and platform assembly with grating floors, handrail guarding, braced support towers, spreader plates, bolted interface details, and fabrication-ready structure. The public-facing package follows the 01/02 pattern with a render, GLB model, and redacted assembly PDF once supplied.

Key Features

  • Elevated stair and access platform coordinated around existing building interfaces
  • Grating panel layout with continuous handrails and protected landing zones
  • Braced support towers and spreader plates for load distribution
  • Fabrication-ready steel structure prepared for shop-floor interpretation
  • Website-ready GLB model for public visual inspection
  • Public-safe redacted assembly PDF slot prepared for approved documentation

Project Deliverables

  • SolidWorks assembly model and web-ready GLB export
  • Clean platform render for the raised stair access platform
  • Redacted assembly drawing pack placeholder ready for approved public PDF
  • BOM-sensitive data excluded from public-facing website resources
  • Confidential manufacturing identifiers removed from website copy

CAD Model & Drawing References

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atifurqaan@gmail.com
+44 7865 386159
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LOC: BLACKBURN, UK