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    Ramp Calculation PDF

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    This document discusses how to calculate the appropriate slope for a ramp, which depends on factors like who will use the ramp (self or with assistance), their strength, and the weight they need to move. It provides guidelines for maximum inclines ranging from 6% for self-use to 20% for electric wheelchairs. Any incline over 20% risks tipping over or objects touching the ground. The document also provides formulas for calculating ramp length from incline percentage and height to be overcome, or for calculating incline given length and height. Public ramps must meet standards in DIN norms for safety and accessibility.

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    This document discusses how to calculate the appropriate slope for a ramp, which depends on factors like who will use the ramp (self or with assistance), their strength, and the weight they need to move. It provides guidelines for maximum inclines ranging from 6% for self-use to 20% for electric wheelchairs. Any incline over 20% risks tipping over or objects touching the ground. The document also provides formulas for calculating ramp length from incline percentage and height to be overcome, or for calculating incline given length and height. Public ramps must meet standards in DIN norms for safety and accessibility.

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    This document discusses how to calculate the appropriate slope for a ramp, which depends on factors like who will use the ramp (self or with assistance), their strength, and the weight they need to move. It provides guidelines for maximum inclines ranging from 6% for self-use to 20% for electric wheelchairs. Any incline over 20% risks tipping over or objects touching the ground. The document also provides formulas for calculating ramp length from incline percentage and height to be overcome, or for calculating incline given length and height. Public ramps must meet standards in DIN norms for safety and accessibility.

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    Ramp Calculation PDF

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    This document discusses how to calculate the appropriate slope for a ramp, which depends on factors like who will use the ramp (self or with assistance), their strength, and the weight they need to move. It provides guidelines for maximum inclines ranging from 6% for self-use to 20% for electric wheelchairs. Any incline over 20% risks tipping over or objects touching the ground. The document also provides formulas for calculating ramp length from incline percentage and height to be overcome, or for calculating incline given length and height. Public ramps must meet standards in DIN norms for safety and accessibility.

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    Ramp calculation

    HOW STEEP CAN A RAMP BE? %


    Determining the inclination is a Problem:
    very special factor. Because the This naturally presupposes a
    inclination of a ramp and the corresponding ramp length.
    required ramp length are based A ramp length which however, When exceeding an incline of
    on different factors: is frequently not available in 20%, safe movement can no lon-
    the required form. ger be guaranteed. There is a risk
    Does the person operate the that the wheelchair may tip over,
    wheelchair on his own or is it or that the footrests touch the
    pushed by a companion? ground. Ramps in public areas
    must always be implemented in
    How strong are the persons?
    Approach: accordance with DIN norms.
    What is the load the ramp Assuming that the wheelchair is
    must support? pushed by a companion, or an Therefore, please check your
    electric drive is available, the requirements thoroughly in ad-
    How high is the step or sill?
    length of the ramp can also be vance. Only a properly chosen
    How much space is available ? shorter. incline guarantees proper daily
    functioning of the ramp later.
    In this connection, the
    The requirements of a ramp are following inclination values
    described in detail in DIN 18040. have proved to be meaningful
    The most important factor in in practice:
    this regard is the inclination of
    a ramp, which should normally
    not exceed 6%.
    Self-operated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
    A strong
    heavy self-operator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 % - 10 %
    A person pushes a rollator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . max. 12 %
    A strong
    weak person pushes the wheelchair: . . . . . . . max. 12 %
    A strong
    heavy person pushes the wheel chair: . . . . . . 13 % - 19 %
    Electrical drive: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ca. 20 %
    Ramp calculation
    Rampenberechnung

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    die bentigte Steigung aus.
    Length
    Length

    Length calculation Inclination calculation Height calculation

    Height x 100 Height x 100 Inclination x Length


    Length = Inclination = Height =
    Inclination Length 100

    Example: Example: Example:


    The staircase has 2 steps of 18 The step is 8 cm high. The The Ramp is 150 cm long.
    cm each = 36 cm total height. ramp should be 70 cm long. The inclination should
    The inclination should be 12 %. be 12%.

    36 cm x 100 8 cm x 100 12% x 150 cm


    = 300 cm = 11,4 % = 18 cm
    12 % 70 cm 100

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