Practice Ramps, Pathways, and Access Routes to Facilities - 13.6 | 13. Wheelchair-Friendly Toilets & Public Facilities | Disability, Accessibility and Universal Design
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13.6 - Ramps, Pathways, and Access Routes to Facilities

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the preferred gradient for ramps?

💡 Hint: Think about the slope that is easiest for wheelchair users.

Question 2

Easy

Why are handrails necessary on ramps?

💡 Hint: Consider the support they provide during movement.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable gradient for wheelchair ramps?

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💡 Hint: Remember the ratio that represents the steepness of a ramp.

Question 2

True or False: Pathways should only be slightly sloped.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what makes navigation easy for wheelchair users.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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