19.4.1 - General Design Standards
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What is the minimum step width for escalators?
💡 Hint: Look for the minimum measurements in design standards.
What is the maximum inclination angle for escalators?
💡 Hint: Consider how steep angles could affect user safety.
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What is the minimum recommended step width for escalators?
💡 Hint: Consider what is safely required in public areas.
True or False: The inclination of an escalator can be more than 35 degrees.
💡 Hint: Consider the going up or down experience for users.
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Design an escalator system for a public library that caters to elderly users. What key dimensions and safety features would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about how to make the experience comfortable for everyone.
Evaluate a scenario where step riser heights are uneven. What potential hazards arise, and how would you redesign the escalator?
💡 Hint: Consider user mobility while redesigning.
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