2.1 - Slope
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Practice Questions
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What is the maximum running slope ratio for ramps?
💡 Hint: Think of how many units go up compared to how many units go across.
What is the preferable slope range for easier ramp navigation?
💡 Hint: It’s less steep than 1:12.
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What is the maximum running slope for ramps?
💡 Hint: Think of how steep a slope should be.
True or false: A slope of 1:20 is considered too steep.
💡 Hint: Remember the recommended range.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a wheelchair ramp for a community center with a 30-foot entrance. Determine the height needed for a maximum slope.
💡 Hint: Use the slope ratio to find the rise.
Propose a solution for a ramp that needs to be built in a heavy rainfall area, focusing on both slope and cross slope designs.
💡 Hint: Combine both slope types to enhance safety.
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