11.3.1 - Ramps
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Practice Questions
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What is the ideal gradient for a ramp?
💡 Hint: Think about the slope that is easier for movement.
How wide should a ramp be minimally?
💡 Hint: Consider enough space for wheelchair usage.
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What is the ideal ramp gradient?
💡 Hint: Think ease of movement for wheelchair users.
True or False: Ramps should not have any landings.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would feel after a long distance without stopping.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a ramp for a community center. The entrance has a height of 1200 mm to the street level. Calculate the length of the ramp required to comply with the ideal gradient.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula: Length = Height × Gradient.
Consider a public building with a 9-meter long ramp at a 1:12 slope. What is the vertical rise from the ground to the top of the ramp?
💡 Hint: Think about the rise over run concept.
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