ASSIGNMENT

You will encounter slope calculations across multiple exams and content areas.

1. In your own words, define slope.
2. What are some site/building design components that deal with slope?
3. What three pieces of information do you need to fully calculate/understand a slope?
4. List the preferred/required slope for the following site components:
   1. Sewers
   2. Site Drainage
   3. Parking surfaces
   4. ADA Ramps
   5. IBC Ramps

EXERCISE

Solve for the question mark in the diagrams below. Pay attention to the units!

REFERENCE

FREE

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Chapter 4 Sections 401-406

2018 International Building Code
Chapter 10 Means of Egress Section 1012 Ramps

YouTube | apprenticemath
Grade Calculations: Calculate drop given grade % and run (metric & ft-in)

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Building Construction Illustrated
Chapter 1

AIA East Bay: Kevin Griendling
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