structural design of ramp 2

[pujan73]

I wanted to know the procedure for design of ramp for underground two storey parking

 

[MiketheEngineer]

Pretty much a beam (slab) on a bit of a slope. You will get some lateral loads in the direction of the slab. Also some impact lads for those idiots that drive like maniacs. And watch your head clearances.

 

[pujan73]

Thank you Mike
I have to design a ramp for two storied basement parking.The storey height is 3.6m and width of ramp is 6m.
I am planning to design as straight ramp supported by column of upper floor and lower floor or suggest me other ideas for designing ramp.also i wanted to now about design loads,slope of ramp and other design constraints.Can i design it as one way slab.

 

[dik]

and if your ramp slope is too steep, you will require transitions at the bottom and top to prevent the vehicle from 'bottoming' out.

Dik

 

[pujan73]

Thank you Dik but i don't have any idea for designing transitions for ramp.

 

[MiketheEngineer]

Most transportation books have it as well as AASHTO I think. A good architectural book will have it.