13.6 - Ramps, Pathways, and Access Routes to Facilities
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Practice Questions
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What is the preferred gradient for ramps?
💡 Hint: Think about the slope that is easiest for wheelchair users.
Why are handrails necessary on ramps?
💡 Hint: Consider the support they provide during movement.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum allowable gradient for wheelchair ramps?
💡 Hint: Remember the ratio that represents the steepness of a ramp.
True or False: Pathways should only be slightly sloped.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes navigation easy for wheelchair users.
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Challenge Problems
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A public institution requires a ramp serving its main entrance. The drop from the entrance to the ground is 2400 mm. Design the ramp considering appropriate regulations.
💡 Hint: Calculate the ramp length using the height and maximum gradient.
Evaluate a pathway leading to a community center found to be poorly designed. What features do you suggest to improve it for wheelchair access?
💡 Hint: Consider what features are lacking and how they can enhance safety and usability.
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