Of or relating to the third stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory, from about ages three to six, during which gratification is focused on sensations associated with the genital organs. The phallic stage is preceded by the anal stage and followed by the latency period. phalâ²liÂ·calÂ·ly adv.
Treads and Risers. The tread size (min 10ins / 25.4cm) is dictated by the average adult foot size, although it is not necessary to be able to fit your entire foot on a tread in order for walking up the stairs to be both comfortable and safe. The riser height (max 7Â¾ins / 19.7cm) is limited by the way in which we come down the stairs.
For the safety reasons and for the comfort of usage, stair measurements are recommended to follow some guidelines: 1  The run length should be 9 inches (23 cm) or longer for enough foot space. 2  The riser height should be 8.25 inches (21cm) or lower. The comfortable size of handrail diameter is between 1.25 and 2.68 inches (3.2 to 6.8 cm). 2  Doors are normally not allowed to swing over steps. 3  The arc of doors should be on the landing or floor completely.