Physical Specifications Of Wheelchair Ramps
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During a competitive basketball game, you twist your ankle right after hitting the game-winning shot. Your teammates invite you to the after-game celebration, which has always been fun. You try to walk off your bad ankle but it hurts everytime you put too much pressure or step on a higher surface. Disappointed, you think about turning them down because your ankle injury might get aggravated. Good thing that there are wheelchair ramps installed on the streets near the venue of the celebration. You can very much walk with your bad ankle en route to a fun-filled night.
There are three basic types of wheelchair ramps: the permanent ramp, the semi-permanent ramp and the portable ramp. The permanent ramp is an installed fixture that is usually bolted or cemented in place. The semi-permanent ramp is also installed but is generally movable since it is used for only a limited time. The portable ramp can be moved to any place at any time. This type of ramp has a wheel on each corner, making it very easy to move around.
The installation of ramps should be carefully designed for easy and optimum use. Depending on the place or region, there are specific standards for the dimensions of such ramps. However, most wheelchair ramps are 36 inches wide. Their slope should not be steeper than one inch of rise for each 12 inches of length. Generally, rise with less steep are much easier for wheelchairs to go to and fro. Also, they are safer during snowy weathers.
Examples of wheelchair ramps available are van ramps, aluminum ramps, portable ramps, galvanized steel ramps, quick mount, threshold ramps, concrete deck ramps, suitcase ramps, boat ramps, track ramps and those permanent and portable lifts. Take note that the proper length of the ramp should be determined. It should be based on the inclination that the wheelchair, power wheelchair, scooter can go up. Such information is always found in the manual. Also, there is a difference with wheelchair ramps installed in residences and in business buildings. Of course, the measurements entirely vary on the region's standards. For instance, Americans ramp specifications are different from those of the United Kingdom.
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