Practice General Design Standards - 19.4.1 | 19. Elevators, Lifts, Escalators (IS 3696, IS 14665) | Disability, Accessibility and Universal Design
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19.4.1 - General Design Standards

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Question 1 Easy

What is the minimum step width for escalators?

💡 Hint: Look for the minimum measurements in design standards.

Question 2 Easy

What is the maximum inclination angle for escalators?

💡 Hint: Consider how steep angles could affect user safety.

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Question 1

What is the minimum recommended step width for escalators?

800 mm
1000 mm
1200 mm

💡 Hint: Consider what is safely required in public areas.

Question 2

True or False: The inclination of an escalator can be more than 35 degrees.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the going up or down experience for users.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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