Cantilevered Concrete Wheel Chair Ramp Landing
Cantilevered Concrete Wheel Chair Ramp Landing
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See attached. I haven't looked at a ramp in this manner before, but the architect is bound and determined to create a cantilevered landing for some stairs. It isn't shown in the detail, but the ramp would turn 180deg and continue up the opposite direction.
Anyone see any issues with this? Other than the potential for a nice crack above the CMU wall? The loads all calc out when I run the numbers.
Anyone see any issues with this? Other than the potential for a nice crack above the CMU wall? The loads all calc out when I run the numbers.






RE: Cantilevered Concrete Wheel Chair Ramp Landing
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Cantilevered Concrete Wheel Chair Ramp Landing
RE: Cantilevered Concrete Wheel Chair Ramp Landing
I actually wouldn't worry about positive connection between the wall and ramp; assuming both are laterally supported elsewhere it might even be beneficial if thrust from the ramp and any thermal growth/shrinkage don't fully transfer to the wall.
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BA
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Since you're using inches instead of mm, I'm assuming this is in the US and subject to ADA.
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