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