{"Page SDG":"SDG10 Reduced inequalities","Page URL":"https://www.appropedia.org/Portable_Wheelchair_Ramp_Design","Page affiliations":"Category:Queens University, Kingston","Page authors":"User:CBaechler","Page description":"A complete force analysis of a simple plank ramp was conducted in order to determine the forces, stresses and moments acting on it. From these, a minimum thickness can be determined based on the strength properties of the material used in construction. Included with this page is an Excel sheet which may be modified and used to calculate the forces on a custom ramp (please see disclaimer, below), as well as a Word document outlining step-by-step the force analysis procedure. Note that some calculations are incomplete. Ultimately, it is hoped that by determining the stresses on a plank ramp, a functional, low cost, portable wheelchair ramp can be constructed using locally available, economical materials and a simple construction process. Some potential design ideas are offered below as starting points. In addition as set of design criteria are outlined, which, if realized, should make the ramp very user friendly and widely available. Current portable ramp technologies are quite expensive, with short (3ft), baseline ramps priced at over $100. In order to make ramps accessible to people at all incomes, this price must be reduced. Finally, further design and analysis guidelines have been outlined. As part of this project, a separate page has been established to discuss wheelchair ramp technology, as well as other tools for greater accessibility and mobility which might benefit people with physical disabilities.","Page is part of":"MECH425 Engineering for Sustainable Development","Page keywords":"Wheelchairs, Mobility, rehabilitation, safety, wheelchair, ramp, portable ramp, plywood, lumber, Health and safety, Mobility and rehabilitation","Page language":"en","Page license":"CC-BY-SA-3.0","Page title":"Portable Wheelchair Ramp Design","Page views":"1408","Page year":"Friday, 01-Jan-10 00:00:00 UTC","Project authors":"User:CBaechler","Project coordinates":"44.305413888889, -76.428377777778","Project cost":"40.322580645161","Project location":"Kingston, Canada","Project status":"Designed","Project type":"wheelchairs","Modification date":"Friday, 28-Nov-25 14:37:48 UTC"}