Long before humans developed written records, they were building ramps. Some were used for military purposes, others were temporary ramps used during construction, and still others were designed to facilitate access. In today’s world, ramps have become common fixtures in both interior and exterior settings.
Because it requires less effort to move heavy weights along a ramp than to lift them, ramps are popular for moving loads that must travel from a lower elevation to a higher one or vice versa. The distance traveled may be longer, but the energy required is significantly less. Ramps are also ideal for connecting areas of different heights, including the levels in a parking garage, transitions between warehouses and production floors, and transitions between adjacent pavements. One important use of ramps is to comply with the regulations contained in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ramps at curbs help people with mobility issues avoid having to step up to cross the curb, building ramps allow safer and easier access, and interior ramps can replace steps or supplement stairs.
The desired slope is an important consideration. The slope of a ramp is determined by finding the difference in the vertical heights of the ramp’s starting and ending points, then dividing that result by the ramp’s length. The greater the slope, the greater the energy expenditure to travel it or move loads along it will be. However, the steeper the slope, the shorter the length of the ramp can be. Slope is especially important when designing ramps that must be ADA-compliant. The ADA specifies the maximum slopes permitted for ramps, but it also specifies how long an uninterrupted ramp or ramp section can be.
The weight that the ramp must support must also be considered. Ramps that must support forklifts, for example, need to be stronger than ramps that support only pedestrian traffic.
The texture on the ramp’s surface should also be considered. Rough textures can help improve traction for pedestrians, but smooth ramps are better for moving loads with forklifts or hand trucks. If the ramp must be ADA-compliant, it will be necessary to precisely follow the rules for ramp textures.
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