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Loading Docks

Loading Docks

Loading Docks

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I am working on a loading dock that needs to be renovated due to trucks getting stuck.  The profile of the dock is as follows:

Ramp from street to level section 1' rise in 5 feet.  Level section for approximately 12'.  Ramp down at approx 5% to dock.  Want to remove level section to prevent trucks from getting stuck.  Is there a maximum grade change that will prevent the trucks from getting stuck.  I was looking at ramping from street approximately 16' at 6%.  Then tie into existing ramp which is slope 5% down to the dock.  That is a change of grade of 11% is this too much?

RE: Loading Docks

Draw the profile on CADD and overlay the truck. That's the quickest way to get an "empirical" answer to your question.

Robert Weber, EI
Maurer-Stutz, Inc
www.maurerstutzinc.com
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