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What materials should be used to build a ramp?
Any material that is strong and sturdy should be good to use. Http://www.a1-wheelchair-ramps.com/info/building-a-wheelchair-ramp recommends using wood to build a ramp. You may want to visit their website for further instructions and tips.
What is the sturdiest kind of wood to use when building a wheelchair ramp?
To build a really strong ramp you should look at following types: oak is the strongest wood for its weight followed by black locust and woods from the hickory family.
Where do people use inclined planes?
the typical wheelchair accessible ramp is an inclined plane
Do wheelchair ramps have to be colored?
No, there is no reason for a ramp to be painted. The only good reason to have a painted ramp is so people who need to use them can see them easily.
What is some inclined planes you use everyday?
Some inclined planes would be a wheelchair ramp, or a binder.
What are barriers to access?
Someone in a wheelchair wanting to get into a building that has no accessible ramp is facing a barrier to access since they cannot use stairs.
Who makes the easiest to use portable wheelchair ramps?
Handi-Ramp, www.handiramp.com makes the easiest to use portable wheelchair ramps available today. The company offers a variety of ramps to satisfy a wide range of coast and space requirements.
Can I use a piece of thick plywood as a wheelchair ramp to push my dad's wheelchair up two steps?
As long as it is at least 2 inches thick and your father is not very heavy, and the steps are not higher than 8 inches.
How To Save Money By Building A Wheelchair Ramp?
In most places of business and on every sidewalk corner, there are wheelchair ramps or the entrance is wheelchair accessible by being flat. There are still several places that are privately owned that do not have a ramp. In these cases, a portable wheelchair ramp is helpful to have in the back of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Wheelchair ramps are also a beneficial addition to a home. Building a cement ramp is ideal if entering and exiting the home frequently is a factor. Cement ramps can be a costly investment, whether done professionally or independently. Building a ramp at home is the best way to save money. Contractors may charge thousands for this procedure, but the supplies are much less costly; the only investment required is time.There are many different things to consider in building a wheelchair ramp. The angle at which the structure sits is critical. Building it too steep may be dangerous, especially in some conditions. For outdoor ramps, the consideration of weather is also important. Some climates see more snow and ice in the winter. When a ramp becomes covered with ice and snow, even with salt or sand, it can create a hazard. Railings for the ramp are also important, especially for people who use power chairs and younger children learning to use a wheelchair. Skipping a railing on a house ramp can contribute to dangerous accidents. For smaller ramps, there is the consideration of what type to use. A split ramp is two thin ramps, designed similar to a railroad track. Miscalculating the wheel placement can be dangerous and result in an accident, so it is best to use a solid ramp.Building a ramp at home take plenty of time and effort, but supplies are usually easy to find. Most major home improvement stores and lumber yards carry the necessary equipment. An organization online centered specifically around wheelchair ramps has published a free online guide to building a ramp. This manual is very detailed, providing full instructions and considerations. To view the free manual, visit http://www.wheelchairramp.org/rampman/manual/rampindx.htm. Instructions for this manual are provided by the courtesy of The Metropolitan Center For Independent Living of Minnesota.
Wheelchair Ramps?
If one is disabled and forced to use a wheelchair, that person knows all the troubles of a wheelchair. A wheelchair is a life saver though. If wheelchairs were never invited, disabled people would be stuck at home with no mode of transportation. The wheelchair allows the disabled to move around freely. Moving around does pose its own problems. If one has ever been in a wheelchair or seen someone in a wheelchair, it is easy to imagine many difficulties the wheelchair user would experience. If a door frame was too narrow, it would be impossible for the user to get through. They would be stuck outside. Wheelchairs are also very difficult to maneuver on surfaces other than concrete or carpet. The wheels will get stuck in ruts in the grass and make it impossible to move. The wheels also will get full of grass and mud. The user will probably not have the strength to maneuver out of it. The greatest problem facing a wheelchair user is the stairs. Stairs are omnipresent in society today. Wherever one goes, stairs are seen and used. They are an easy way to get to another level. In a building setting, many buildings have elevators installed. With these elevators, wheelchair users have a way to change levels. If a building has stairs up to it though, the user has very few options. If it is an adult, it would likely be impossible to just pick up the wheelchair and person and carry them. A wonderful invention has been invented to solve this tricky conundrum, the wheelchair ramp. The wheelchair ramp is based on a very simple machine, the inclined plane. The inclined plane is a flat surface on an angle. After much protest from wheelchair users, places became required to include wheelchair ramps next to stairs. The wheelchair ramps are at a very slight angle, allowing the user to get up to the next level. They often have turns to help reach a higher level with a smaller angle of elevation. These wonderful inventions are celebrated by wheelchair users all over the world.
Are there examples of wedges at your school?
There should be. Most teachers have a wedge they use a door stopper. Also if you have a wheelchair ramp that is technically a wedge. Also stapler openers are often found in teacher's desks and they are wedges.
Why are wooden support beams rarely used in new buildings?
Safety reasons, they not the strongest material to use, are they?
